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Birmingham Community Healthcare - specialist and community health services

NameDescriptionDivision
Medical Needs in Schools and Early YearsThe Medical Needs in Schools and Early Years Service is a city wide service providing training and support for all 500 Schools and 410 Early Years Settings in Birmingham.Children and Families
Multiple Sclerosis ClinicProvides assessment and advice to increase independence and quality of life of adults with multiple sclerosis. Rehabilitation Service
Neurological PhysiotherapyA community based Neurological Physiotherapy Service for adults aged 18 and over who are registered with a Birmingham GP and require a Neurological Physiotherapy Assessment and then treatment. Adults and Community
Neuro-muscular Specialist ClinicAssesses the needs of people with neuromuscular conditions to help maintain independence or adapt to changes affecting social and domestic life. Rehabilitation Service
Non-Traumatic Spinal injuries Specialist ClinicProvides assessment and advice and onward referrals as necessary to assist service users in managing ther condition. Rehabilitation Service
NURSING AND THERAPIESSupports the wider organisation to deliver on key areas of patient experience, patient safety and clinical effectiveness.Nursing and Therapies Directorate
NutritionBirmingham Community Nutrition provides nutrition services for children and adults across the city. 
Occupational Therapy (Learning Disability Service)Works with adults who have a learning disability and additional complex needs. Learning Disability Service
Orthopaedic TriageCommunity-based orthopaeadic triage service for the management of musculoskeletal conditions giving rise to spinal, knee and shoulder symptoms. Adults and Communities
Paediatric DieteticsThe Paediatric team are Registered Dietitians and Assistants who provide dietary advice to children with nutritional problems and their families across Birmingham. Children and Families
Paediatric Eye ServicesService providing eye tests for reception year children in primary schools, special schools and child development centres. Children and Families Division
Paediatric Liaison Nursing ServiceA nurse-led service to liaise with and collect information from hospital accident and emergency departments and inpatient paediatric wards. Children and Families Division
Paediatric Occupational TherapyThis service works in partnership with other professionals to help children maximise their ability to live more independent lives. Children and Families Division
Paediatric Physiotherapy ServicesOffers treatment, by physical means, of conditions that affect or compromise normal childhood development. Children and Families Division
Paediatric Short Break Training ServiceThe aim of our service is to enable children and young people with additional healthcare needs access to a wider range of respite and short break services through the training of care staff. Children and Families
Pain Management (East & North locality only)The pain management service is currently available in East and North locality and aims to provide rapid pain assessment, early advice and treatment and avoid unnecessary referral to hospital.Adults & Community
Palliative CareThe service aims to give choice and dignity to patients in the final stages of life, providing care that enables individuals to die in an environment that is supportive to them and their carers. Adults and Community Division
Parkinson's Specialist Nursing ServiceThe Parkinson's nurse offers support and education for those affected by Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's syndromes. The nurse liaises with community and hospital services to ensure continuity of care and offer help in aspects of living with Parkinson's disease and managing the medication involved.Adults and Communities Division
Patient ExperienceGives service users, patients, carers, and the wider public a voice and active involvement in service delivery. Nursing and Therapies Directorate
Periodontal Department The periodontal department is the main provider of specialist periodontal care in the West Midlands, offering diagnostic, advisory and, if necessary, treatment service for patients referred by dental practitioners, medical practitioners (secondary care) and medical, surgical or dental consultants within the region (tertiary care). Dental Hospital
PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapy services are provided in various settings for a range of clinical needs. Click the 'physiotherapy' link on the left and then choose the service most appropriate to your need. All divisions
PodiatryProvides assessment, diagnosis, advice, treatment and referral for a wide range of foot conditions in health centres, community hospitals and in housebound patients' homes.Adult and Communities Division
Posture and Mobility ServicesA collection of services whose primary function is to work in conjunction with local wheelchair services, rehabilitation units and regional specialist services. Rehabilitation Service
Prison Health Service (HMP Birmingham)Working in partnership withBirmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, this service provides all primary healthcare services for prisoners at HMP Birmingham.http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/about-us/divisions-and-directorates/adults-and-communities/
Prosthetics/ Amputee ServiceA dedicated service for the people who have undergone an upper or lower limb amputation arising from trauma, disease or congenital problems. Rehabilitation Service
PsychiatryTo provide a comprehensive range of psychiatric services to adults with learning disabilities who have additional complex mental health care needs.Learning Disability Service
PsychologyThe city-wide community based service provides specialist clinical psychology services to adults with learning disabilities who have additional complex health/mental health needs. Learning Disability Service
Quit SmokingThe Stop Smoking service provides smokers with everything they need to quit smoking. If you live in Birmingham and would like to quit smoking then get in touch with the team using this webpage.Adults and Community services
Rapid Response ServiceProvides rapid assessment and treatment of acutely unwell patients in community settings. It offers a commitment to providing an initial assessment by the most appropriate clinician within a two-hour response time.Adults and Community Division
Rehabilitation Includes West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and inpatient units at Moseley Hall and West Heath hospitals.
Respiratory Services (Central and West Birmingham)For adults in Central and West Birmingham diagnosed with one or more condition that causes breathing difficulties.Adults and Community Division
Respite Care - Edgewood RoadThe Respite Care Unit at Edgewood Road provides respite nursing care for children aged five to 18 with chronic illness or disability. Children and Families Division
Respite/Short Break Services Provides a specialist short break service to adults (aged 19 years and over) with learning disabilities who have additional complex health needs for a non-continuous period of 60 nights annually. Specialist Services Division
Safeguarding AdultsProvides advice and support for staff engaged in caring for adults at risk.Nursing and Therapies Directorate
Safeguarding Children in BirminghamBirmingham Community Healthcare's Safeguarding Children service.Nursing and Therapies
School Health Service The School Health Service aims to help children benefit fully from their education by identifying any condition which may affect their ability to learn.  It also has an important role in promoting the health and safety of school aged children. Children and Families Division
School Nursing (Special Schools)Special School Nurses undertake a range of activities aimed at improving the health of children at school and promoting healthy lifestyles in adulthood. Children and Families Division
Sheldon UnitThe Sheldon Unit provides end of life palliative care for patients in Birmingham.Adults and Community
Sickle Cell & ThalassaemiaProvides a range of information, advice and guidance and clinical services citwide and in Solihull. Adults & Community Division
Spasticity Specialist ClinicAssesses people with complex tone problems and co-ordinates appropriate management on an individual basis. Rehabilitation Service
Special School NursesUndertake a range of activities aimed at improving the health of children at school and promoting healthy lifestyles in adulthood. Children and Families Division
Speech and Language TherapySpeech and language therapy is provided by teams in all clinical divisions for children and adults who have communication and/or eating and drinking difficulties. All divisions
Stop Smoking ServiceThe Stop Smoking Service offers a range of treatment options designed to help South Birmingham people stop smoking.Adults and Community Division
Stroke servicePart of Adults and Community division the Stroke service is delivered in the community across Birmingham and in South Birmingham at Moseley Hall Hospital.Adults and Community
Sub-acute care and rehabilitationWards 5 and 6 at Moseley Hall Hospital and Wards 10, 12 and 14 at West Heath Hospital are generic sub-acute wards providing care and rehabilitation for older adults.Adult and Communities Division
Supported Living Outreach TeamA consultancy service providing 24-hour crisis support to domiciliary care providers caring for clients with complex challenging needs that would otherwise be in long-term inpatient learning disability hospitals or placed out of county. Learning Disability Service
Tissue Viability ServiceProvides diagnosis, prevention and management of patients with complex needs relating to pressure ulcers, lymphoedema and wounds. Adult and Communities Division
Trauma and Orthopaedic UnitFor older adults requiring inpatient rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery or trauma, based in a 27-bedded unit in Ward 11 at West Heath Hospital. Adults and Community
Under 5s programmeThe Under 5’s service is a health promotion service working in Children’s Centres and associated community venues. Aimed at tackling health inequalities such as obesity, infant mortality and oral health. Children and Families
Vascular Services Adults and Community Division