Provision of a Key Worker Service to support children and young people (0–25) with learning disabilities and/or autism, delivering coordinated, person-centred, multi-agency support aligned to NHS England Keyworker Programme requirements.

The service will provide:

Dedicated Key Workers delivering:
Assessment, engagement, care coordination, advocacy and ongoing case management

Multi-agency working across:
NHS services, Local Authorities, education and VCSE partners

Support for:
High-risk and complex cases, including safeguarding-sensitive situations

Participation in:
Dynamic Support Registers and Care, Education and Treatment Reviews

The service aims to:
Prevent hospital admissions and escalation
Improve coordination of care across systems
Enhance outcomes and experience for children, young people and families