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Medical technology users are children or young people who rely on medical devices to support their health, breathing, feeding, or mobility.
This can include both temporary and long-term use of equipment.
These pupils may have complex health needs that require trained staff, care plans and close coordination between families, schools, and healthcare teams.
Examples include:
Support for medical technology users must ensure:
These students are often supported by multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, physiotherapists, and SEN staff.
Every pupil using medical technology should have:
Where needs are complex, an EHCP can coordinate medical and educational support.
Schools and providers should:
