We are a specialist multi-disciplinary team who provide community medical, nursing and emotional support to children with life-limiting/threatening conditions and their families throughout Somerset.

The team comprises Paediatricians, Children’s Community Nurses, Clinical Psychologists and Healthcare Assistants and as such we can offer support to the whole family.

We work closely with other professionals to ensure holistic provision of care, providing teaching and consultation to health and social care teams, schools and carers. In consultation with parents, referrals are made by Paediatricians. Our team also link with specialist networks, use local guidelines and national frameworks to guide our specialist service provision.

Type of provision

Universal - This is for everyone, including people with special educational needs and disabilities