The team covers a specific set of GP practices, this includes Burton, Stretton, Rolleston, Tutbury, Hatton, Uttoxeter, Handsacre, Armitage, Yoxall, Barton, Alrewas, Fradley, Tamworth, Burntwood, Lichfield, Swadlincote, Newhall, Church Gresley, Castle Gresley and Overseal. If you are unsure if we cover your area, please get in touch.
Referrals
We accept referrals for children registered with GP practices within the areas we cover (please see the section above).
In addition, we also take referrals for children just across the county border, registered with GP practices in South Derbyshire.
About our team
Work effectively to become a cohesive and efficient team
Marketing of the CCN service further to team and geographical expansion, to increase the quantity and quality of referrals to the service
Staff development is planned and implemented to ensure the team is skilled to deliver the service.
Heather Parr, Team Leader
Qualifications
Registered General Nurse
Registered Sick Children's Nurse
ENB 998 – Teaching and Assessing
BSc (HONS) Community Health Nursing – Children's Route
Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing
Physical Assessment of the Ill and Injured Child and Young Person
General Certificate in Leadership and Management
I worked in general paediatrics at Burton Hospital for seven years before joining the team in September 1999. I took over the role of Team Leader in 2008, and continue to enjoy the challenge of meeting both clinical and managerial duties. My special interests surround benchmarking and standards, and service development.
Carol Allsopp, Community Children's Nurse
Qualifications
Registered Nurse Dip HE – Child Branch
Practical Oncology Course
Physical Assessment of the Ill and Injured Child and Young Person
Pain Management Module
Infection Control Module
The Principles and Practice of Palliative and End of Life Care
I joined the team in May 2006, after working on a general paediatric ward, followed by a short period in Paediatric Intensive Care at Leicester. I have a special interest in palliative and bereavement care and act as the link within the team for this aspect of our work. I am also interested in management of acute illness and phlebotomy.
Joanna Beard, Community Children's Nurse
Qualifications
Children’s Nursing – Alderhey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool
Mentorship
Diploma in tropical nursing, self-funded at Liverpool school of tropical medicine
Breast Feeding Advocate - Unicef
I took a gap year to India on a medical/nursing placement, working in a leprosy hospital and various community projects. My roles since qualifying as a nurse include the Neonatal unit at Wolverhampton New Cross, acting as breast feeding advocate; Paediatric Intensive Care at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, during which I did a one year secondment doing some research into Rapid, a form of wireless monitoring in partnership with McClaren; a six month secondment to Malawi and finally working as a staff nurse with the health visiting team. I joined the CCN team in July of 2018, and currently act as a link nurse for Student placements, and have an interest in education and promoting staff wellbeing.
Jodi Jones, Community Children's Nurse
Qualifications
Registered Children’s Nurse – Wolverhampton University
I am new to the Community nursing team, joining in March 2022. My previous experience is from Nottingham QMC where I worked 1 year on a high dependency surgical ward and almost 5 years on a general medical ward where I looked after patients with a variety of medical conditions including, diabetes, asthma, IBD, cystic fibrosis and other complex medical conditions.
Yvonne Malone, Community Children's Nurse
Trudy Purshouse, Community Children's Nurse
Qualifications
Registered Children’s Nurse – University of Wolverhampton
Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing
Physical Assessment of the Ill and Injured Child and Young Person
SLAIP Mentorship Course
I joined the team in July 2021 after working in a CCN team in a different area for 10 years.
I enjoy Children’s Community Nursing providing clinical care to children and supporting families within their home environment enabling them to stay at home as much as possible.
I completed my Nurse prescribing in February 2021 and I have recently completed my Venepuncture training within the CCN team which is a new skill for me.
Zara Solloway, Community Children's Nurse
Qualifications
RN Child Branch - St Bartholomew School of Nursing, City University.
ENB 998 Teaching Qualification.
High Dependency of acutely unwell child course.
Palliative Care Course.
Paediatric Acute Assessment.
Qualified in 1999.
I worked at Royal London Hospital before moving to The Midlands where I then worked at Birmingham Children's Hospital. I was a junior sister on the ward for several years, before moving into community nursing in 2010.
Emilia Simpson, Community Children's Nurse
Qualifications
Registered Nurse Dip HE – Child Branch
Mentorship in Practice
Paediatric Practical Oncology – Supportive Care Module
I joined the CCN team in 2014 after working on a general paediatric ward for 8 years. Children with healthcare problems can spend so much time in a hospital setting, but this role alleviates that and promotes care in the home. I enjoy the clinical nature, whilst being able to develop good working relationships with families and other professionals involved in their care. I especially find supporting families through difficult and challenging times, a rewarding aspect of our role. I am also the Cystic Fibrosis link nurse for the team and liaise with the CF team at UHNM in Stoke to coordinate care for these children in the community.
Lucy Grant, Community Children's Nurse
Qualifications
Registered Children’s Nurse – Cardiff University
Paediatric Assessment Skills Course
Mentorship Course
I joined the CCN team in May 2016, having previously worked on a burns unit and also in a medical and surgical day unit. In addition to my role, I also act as Safeguarding link within the team.
Danielle Williams, Community Children's Nurse
Qualifications
Diploma Health Education Children Nursing
Preparation for mentors at Birmingham City University
High Dependency Course at Birmingham City University
Paediatric Assessment Course at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
I became a Community Children’s Nurse in October 2016, having previously working on a Neurosurgical ward at Birmingham Children’s Hospital for 4 years. My special area of interest is Paediatric Oncology, and I am currently the link worker for Oncology patients within the team.
Yvonne Woolley, Family Support Worker
I joined the CCN team in 2020 after working with children for most of my career within schools and social work.
I am very passionate about my role within the team, and strive to give the best care, support and advice to our patients and their families. I always aim to make a difference in our children's lives.
Zoe Haywood, Admin and Clerical Support
I joined the CCN team in January 2022, after previously working as an On-Call Firefighter. My duties vary from data management, sorting and dealing with post, formatting and typing letters, ordering supplies for patients and the CCN team plus many more administrative duties.
