BACCH FAQs on CCH services for Commissioners & Health Boards
These frequently asked questions refer specifically to the commissioning of the work undertaken by paediatricians within CCH teams
Consultant paediatricians in community child health (CCH) are almost unique in that they provide a consultant-led service for children and families working outside hospital settings – an idea ahead of its time and fully in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.
A CCH service is generally delivered by a multidisciplinary team working closely with other agencies, for example education, social care and the voluntary sector.
These frequently asked questions refer specifically to the commissioning of the work undertaken by paediatricians within these teams.