Meet the mid Mersey DCO (Designated Clinical Officer) SEND Team

Who are we and what do we do?                                             

‘The mid-Mersey DCO team are banging the SEND drum to the tune of equity, quality and inclusion. We are a single point of contact in our local communities, offering health guidance and support to professionals and parent/carers. We influence the SEND system to enable our children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes.’

We are all NHS clinicians by background, having each worked as practicing clinicians for over 10 years. Between us we have experience in mental health, speech and language therapy and physiotherapy. Our knowledge of the health services provides the foundations for supporting our children and young people trying to navigate the world of SEND whilst managing health conditions.

If you live in St Helens, Halton or Warrington you can contact us if you have any concerns or queries about your health experience of the SEND system.  We make sure that your voice is heard and that you are signposted to the right support.   We are here to help improve the lives of children, young people and their families as they move through the process of ensuring that their health needs are identified with the right help and support for their child.

Please get in touch:

Julie Hoodless

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System

Mobile: 07824 521130

E-mail: julie.hoodless2@sthelensccg.nhs.uk

julie.hoodless@nhs.net

Please note that my working days are Mondays – Thursdays

Julie Hoodless Designated Clinical Officer, Vicki Isherwood Deputy Designated Clinical Officer, Kath Booth Deputy Designated Clinical Officer, Helen Noble Admin Assistant

Vicki Isherwood

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System

Mobile: 07553013456

E-mail: victoria.isherwood2@sthelensccg.nhs.uk

Victoria.isherwood1@nhs.net

Please note that my working days are Wednesdays – Fridays

Kat Booth

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System

E-mail: k.booth2@nhs.net

My working days are Mondays – Fridays

Helen Noble

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System

Mobile : 07553 013455

Email : helen.noble@sthelensccg.nhs.uk

helen.noble10@nhs.net

Please note that my working days are Tuesdays – Thursdays
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The purpose of the Local Offer is to enable parents and young people to see more clearly what services are available for children with special educational needs and disabilities in their area, and how to access them.

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