Children’s Community Physical Therapy Services
The children’s community therapy services team provides highly specialised physiotherapy and occupational therapy to children who have long-term disabilities and complex health needs. They work to support the child and their family to reach their greatest physical potential. This includes giving support to schools, respite agencies, and other local community services that children and their families may use. The aim is to help your child be included and have equal opportunities in their daily life. The service will see children aged 0 to 19 years who live within the boundaries of Newcastle city. We work closely with other professionals from health, education and social services.
Services include:
- providing specialist assessments and treatment programmes for mobility and functional problems.
- programmes that may include respiratory, postural and orthotic (devices to aid movement) management.
- specialist equipment and housing assessments.
- specialist advice to other professionals involved with your child.
Expert support and advice:
The team provides help and support in a variety of places in the community, including home, school, sports centres, clinics, and other local facilities. For children with significant long-term disabilities, they also provide an occupational therapy assessment for equipment and adaptations. This helps the local council to provide housing adaptations and equipment within a child’s home.
How to access our service
Children are referred to our services through a health professional involved in your child’s care, such as a GP, nurse, or hospital doctor. Referrals can be made by the Early Education Additional Support Team for pre-school children, or by a social worker from the Children with Disabilities Team for housing assessments.
Contact us:
Joanne Marshall, Principal Physiotherapist
0191 282 3452
Speech and Language Therapy for Children and Young People
The Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) for Children and Young People’s service provides expert guidance and support around children and young people's speech, language and communication.
The aim is to minimise any negative impact of speech, language or communication difficulties for children and young people and their family, as well as in their education and social lives. The team of highly trained speech and language therapists and dedicated support staff aim to provide children and young people with centred, integrated support.
SaLT have an open referral system. This means anyone, including parents, can refer into the service. You can read the SaLT referral guidelines on their website.
Contact us:
Gavin Stockman-Brown, Office Manager
0191 282 3085