About the Child Development and Therapy Centre
The Child Development and Therapy Centre offers assessment, treatment and diagnostic services to children and young people with a variety of needs, from birth up to 18 years of age.
The services we offer
The following therapy services can be accessed at the Child Development and Therapy Centre:
- children’s Speech and Language Therapy
- children’s Occupational Therapy
- children’s Physiotherapy
- children’s Dietetics
We also work jointly across our services to provide children and their families with high-quality, inclusive therapy that enables them to meet their full potential.
Children’s Speech and Language Therapy
The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team, work with children and young people who have difficulties with:
- communication
- eating
- drinking
- swallowing
Children’s Occupational Therapy
We support children and young people with a range of conditions and difficulties and help them develop their skills to reach their potential.
We use a family and child-centred approach to provide:
- assessment
- advice
- intervention
We work alongside other healthcare professionals to provide specialist support where needed. Some of the services we offer include:
- developmental assessments
- motor skills assessments
- sensory processing assessments
- environmental adaptations
- equipment assessments
Occupational Therapists support children and young people to access activities and routines that are meaningful and give purpose to their lives.
These include:
- self care activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, sleeping
- productive occupations such as learning, handwriting, joining in school activities
- play and leisure such as playing with friends, accessing sports and hobbies
Our Children’s Occupational Therapists are all Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.
How to access the Children's Occupational Therapy service
Anyone can refer a child to Occupational Therapy by completing our referral form.
We must have consent from the child's parents or guardian to accept a referral.
Children’s Occupational Therapy Referral Form
Our appointments are at our central base which is the Child Development and Therapy Centre. There may be a need to see you child at an alternative location based on their Occupational Therapy needs such as at home, school or care environment.
Wait times
Once we accept your referral we will allocate your child to the appropriate clinic waiting list.
We'll write to you to let know that we have received your referral. We prioritise our referrals according to need and therefore waiting times can vary.
Initial assessment
Your child will see an Occupational Therapist at either the Child Development and Therapy Centre or in the community including home, nursery or school.
We'll observe them engaging in a range of activities which may include standardised assessments, and observe their natural responses. We will also ask you questions to help us gain a true reflection of your child.
Appointments generally last between 45 minutes and an hour. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at their appointments at the Child Development and Therapy Centre.
The outcome of the initial assessment will determine the ongoing Occupational Therapy input.
Find more information on occupational therapy.
Children’s Physiotherapy
The Children’s Physiotherapy Team provide assessment, advice, and physiotherapy management of the following conditions:
- broken bones, sprained muscles, or ligaments
- developmental needs such as rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking
- chest problems such as cystic fibrosis
- joint problems such as arthritis
- neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy
Physiotherapy service for children and young people
Children’s Dietitians
The children's dietetics service gives advice on conditions needing dietary, and behavioural change.
Find more information on the Hospital Dietetic Service.
Our location
The Child Development and Therapy Centreare located at the Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre.
The Children and Families Hub
For safeguarding concerns or if you feel that your family could benefit from additional support, contact the Children and Families Hub.
If a child is at immediate risk call the Police on 999.
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