We continually review the Neurodevelopmental Pathway (also known as Autism and/or ADHD Pathway) for children, young people and families in Somerset.
We know that both families and professionals often have questions about strategies to try whilst waiting for an assessment. In response to this we have extended the opening hours of the Children and Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Partnership Advice Line. This line is open to parent, carers, young people or practitioners from health, education or social care.
Phone the Advice Line on 0303 033 3002 – now open 1 to 4pm every Monday and 9am to 12pm every Wednesday and Thursday.
One of our clinicians will put be on the line to provide a therapeutic space where your voice can be heard (At first you will be put through our admin team and transferred over).
We can give you some advice, including strategies to try and provide brief psychoeducation (where appropriate). We will signpost you to relevant services and sources of support tailored to your young person’s needs.
The advice line will not be able to answer questions about children who have already been seen by CYPNP. These questions need to be directed to the clinicians involved with the young person.
For general enquiries about CYPNP, appointments and whether referrals or documents have been received, please contact the administration team on 01823 346127 – open 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday or email ChildNDS@somersetft.nhs.uk.
