Children's Therapy Services - Occupational Therapy

We help children and young people obtain and maintain the skills to achieve their full potential, supporting them in being as independent as possible at home and at school. Our specialised therapists work within the patients’ home, school and in the wider community.

Type

Children's Therapy Services - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapists (OTs) support children and young people to understand and recognise barriers and enable them to overcome these to engage in everyday activities.

OTs work in a variety of settings including homes, schools and clinics. 

Through the use of a range of assessments and interventions we are able to offer recommendations, advice and strategies to enrich a child’s functional development. We strive to empower families and schools to include strategies within a young person’s daily routine.

OT's work alongside young people and families as well as a number of professionals across health, social care and education. 

Who is this service for? Children’s OT works with children and young people aged 0-19 who have significant difficulties with everyday functional skills due to a physical, motor or sensory based need that impacts on their independence and ability to participate in everyday activities.

How do I register for this service?

Referrals can be made via the Referral Management Centre by health, social care and educational professionals.

Contacting us and opening hours

Email: ChildrensOT@nhft.nhs.uk

North of the county
St Mary’s Hospital
Phone 03000 273 737

South of the county
Manfield Court
Phone 03000 271350

OT’s work between the hours of 8:30am to 5pm.  In the event of staff being unable to answer your call, answer phone facilities are available at the main bases. These are checked and responded to regularly.

We also run satellite clinics at Isebrook Hospital, Willowbrook Hospital, and Danetre Hospital.

Parking is available at all locations, without cost to service user. Spaces are limited and it is advised that additional time is allowed to secure parking. Please click the available locations tab for more information including directions.

Meet the team

Qualified Occupational Therapists (OT’s) and Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors (OTTI’s) work within the department

Initial assessments are usually carried out by Qualified OT.  Further assessment and intervention may be offered by an OT or an OTTI depending on the type of need.  All qualified OT’s are registered with the Health Professions Council.

Community healthcare services - children and young people

  1. Children's services map
  2. Children's resources, tips and advice hub
  3. Children and young people mental health services
  4. CAMHS in the Community
  5. CAMHS Live
  6. CAMHS Inpatients
  7. Children’s 0-19 Services
  8. Children and Young People ADHD & ASD Service
  9. Children and Young People Community Eating Disorder Service
  10. Children’s CTPLD (Learning disabilities)
  11. Children’s Therapy Services - Speech & Language Therapy Team
  12. Children’s Therapy Services - Occupational Therapy
  13. Children’s Therapy Services - Physiotherapy
  14. Community Children’s Nursing
  15. Community Paediatrics
  16. Complex Feeding Difficulties Service
  17. Looked After Children
  18. Paediatric Psychology Service
  19. Referral Management Centre
  20. Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People
  21. Specialist Dental Services - Children
  22. Special School Nursing Team