TRACCS, University College Hospital
Address & Contact
University College Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
020 3447 5240
Website
Email: UCLH.traccs@nhs.net
Description
TRACCCS is part of a teaching hospital providing treatment and care through a team of expert professionals including doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, dieticians and social workers, supported by a dedicated administration team. We are linked in with the hospital school and charity organisations.
The Treatment and Rehabilitation for Adolescents with Complex Conditions Service (TRACCS) is a merger between UCL Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital's specialist services for children and adolescents. The service includes assessment and treatment for adolescents and younger children with CFS/ME. GP enquiries via 020 3447 9489.
This includes children and young people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy) /chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), functional neurological disorder (FND), and other persistent physical and functional symptoms.
Conditions treated by the service:
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
- Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
- Functional Symptoms
TRACCS vision:
“To work collaboratively with children and young people, their families and carers, living with complex symptoms, on a journey to support their future hopes and goals.”
TRACCS offer a range of leaflets with information for people to read.
- Activity Management: for Young People Living with Fatigue Conditions
- Eating Better: for Young People Living with Fatigue Conditions
- Managing Education: for Young People Living with Fatigue Conditions
- Managing Flare-ups and Relapses: for Young People Living with Fatigue Conditions
- Relaxation Techniques: for Young People Living with Fatigue Conditions
- Sleeping Better: for Young People Living with Fatigue Conditions
- Socialising and Managing Friendships: for Young People Living with Fatigue Conditions
- Understanding and Managing Brain Fog: for Young People Living with Fatigue Conditions
We aim to deliver a high quality and responsive service that maximises health and wellbeing for children, young people and families.
