GPs and Other Professionals
When and how to make a referral to the School Nursing Service?
GP’s and other professionals can refer children and young people to the service for a range of support including:
- Behavioural problems
- Emotional health problems such as low levels of anxiety or low mood (excludes self harm and suicidal idealisation, please contact CAMHS for advice)
- Enuresis
- Toilet Training
- Support with weight management
- medical problems that are impacting on school attendance
The GP will need to complete our Referral Form for School Nursing Services (GP) and other professionals complete this Referral Form for School Nursing Services.
All referrals will need to be sent to the service via secure email address bcicb.walsallhcp0-19.spa@nhs.net. The professional who has made the referral will be kept informed about the progress of the referral.
Parents/carers and young people can use the single point of contact details and either telephone 01922 423349, send a text 07520634909 or email bcicb.walsallhcp0-19.spa@nhs.net.
Young person aged 11 plus can drop a School Nurse a text on 07480 635363 (confidential and anonymous support and advice).