Who provides health services in Cumbria?

Find information and guidance about health services available for children and young people with SEND in Cumbria. Universal services are accessible to everyone, while specialised services support children and young people with SEND who may require more targeted health services.
Hospital passports
Annual health checks
Transitioning out of Children's Services

Who provides services for children?

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - (Community services for children across the County and outpatient services in the North - eg Ophthalmology, Dietician)

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust  - (South Cumbria Children's Community Learning Disability and Behaviour Support Service; Child Adolescent Mental Health Services - CAMHS)

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust  - (Other outpatient services in the South, eg Ophthalmology, Dietician)

Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - (North Cumbria Children's Community Learning Disability and Behaviour Support Service; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - CAMHS)

Health services for those over 18

Your own GP is key to helping you access services.  Health services for those aged over 18 years can be found at:  

  • Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
  • Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
  • North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Child health app - health advice at your fingertips

The free app is designed for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 5 years and is available for download on mobiles phones on Google Play or Apple's App Stores under NHS Child Health.

Why I use the NHS app?

The NHS App is now available to the public on Google Play and Apple app