Ratification Date: 30/09/2026
Next Review Date: 30/09/2029
Positional Plagiocephaly / Brachycephaly in Children – Helmet Therapy
Not Routinely Funded
Helmet therapy for positional plagiocephaly/brachycephaly in children is not routinely funded by Norfolk and Waveney ICB
This guidance applies to children aged 2 years and under.
Overview | Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral | Guidance | NICE
Cases for Individual Funding Consideration
On a case to case basis, patients might be eligible for surgical intervention, in consideration of their exceptionality. The requesting clinician must provide information to support the case for being considered an exception, by submitting an individual funding request.