The Child Health Integrated Learning and Delivery System, or CHILDS model, was introduced in 2024 to bring together general practitioners, paediatricians and community nurses in neighbourhood-based teams to support children and young people with asthma, eczema and constipation. Results have shown reductions in emergency department attendances, hospital admissions, and outpatient appointments for those seen by the service.
The CHILDS offer was expanded in 2025 to strengthen support for children with emotional wellbeing needs, particularly those who may not meet referral thresholds for specialist services. This additional support builds on the mental health input already linked to some teams and reflects the wider ambition to integrate physical and emotional health more closely.
Building on the CHILDS model, Lambeth’s new Children and Young People Integrated Neighbourhood Teams aim to provide better coordinated, earlier, and more joined-up care. This work will help address health inequalities and support better outcomes for children and families across the borough.