The named nurse for looked after children and young people (CLA nurse)
The Named CLA Nurse is a qualified registered nurse with a specialised degree in health visiting/public health, midwifery or school nursing. The Named Nurse has further specialised experience with Children and Young People Looked After and they can offer you:
- advice on health promotion services where you live
- help with stopping smoking, drug and alcohol issues, contraception and counselling
- a health appointment at a venue suitable to you or a telephone consultation
If you do have any concerns about your health, you can ask to speak to the Named Nurse for Looked after Children at any time by contacting you Social Worker or Personal Advisor. It can be really useful to be able to ask questions, in confidence that might be worrying you about any health matter. Up to the age of 18 you will have regular health assessments carried out by CLA Nurse.