Children's Health: Integrated Teams in Harrow

Hundreds of families with young children across Harrow, Brent and Ealing are receiving support through a new local approach, after more families were attending A&E with needs that could be helped outside of hospital.  

This new case-study highlights how integrated local teams can help support families and address health needs at the earliest point possible.

The project began last year after data showed 4,500 infants under 12 months old attended the emergency department from central areas of Harrow, an increasing trend both locally and nationally.

It builds on our NW London Child Health Hubs, where a multi-disciplinary team links the current services for children across the neighbourhood and discusses cases, this new programme provides supplementary service and support to those in need. 

Read more in the full article.