Menu

Health and wellbeing support for children and young people with SEND

Every child and young person deserves the support they need to stay healthy, happy and well. Here you'll find information about the health and wellbeing services available for children and young people with SEND, from physical health support to emotional wellbeing and mental health services.

Whether you're looking for help now or planning ahead, you'll find guidance to support your child and family.

A young girl with special needs holding a gymnastics ring with rope.

In this section

  • Mental health support for children and young people

    Find out who to talk to if your child or young person is looking for mental health support.

  • Therapy and health services

    Support for those with a permanent and substantial disability which impacts the ability to do daily activities. Including podiatry and continence issues.

  • Types of special educational needs

    Understanding the different types of SEND needs, including mental health, autism, adhd, speech, learning difficulties, physical and sensory.

  • Health services for all

    Information about everyday health services and support for your child including GPs, hospitals, dentists, health navigators and school nurses

  • For young people (16 to 25)

    Health support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

  • Physical health

    Support and advice for keeping your physical health in a good condition for children and young people with special educational needs and/ or disabilities.

  • Healthcare plans

    Find out how annual health checks and health care plans can support your child or young person.

  • Your health rights

    Learn about you child or young person's health rights, and find out who to ask if you need support and advice.

  • Changing Places toilets

    Accessible toilets for people with all kinds of disabilities.

  • Annual health checks

    Annual health checks are for people aged 14 and over with a learning disability, who are on the Learning Disability Register at their doctors.

Subscribe to the SEND newsletter

Sign up to our SEND newsletter and we'll send the latest updates and improvements, support and guidance, and events happening in Kent.

You'll also get SEND related news from the NHS, Kent PACT, IASK, and local charities.

Subscribe to the SEND newsletter