​​​​​​​​​​​The Child Development and Therapy Centre
The Child Development and Therapy Centre offers assessment, treatment and diagnosis for children and young people with a variety of needs, from birth up to 18 years of age.
The services we offer ​include:
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy ​
- Nutrition and 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.​
Our location
We are located at the Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre.​
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.
Ap​pointments 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​ occupati​onal 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 dietitian
The children’s dietetic service is for infants and children up to the age of 18 who need dietetic support from a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian. Find more information at
Dietetic and Nutrition Service​.
​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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