What is the Service?
The Children’s Physiotherapy Department provides a range of evidence based physiotherapy interventions for all children in Stockport aged from 0 to 16 who have a physical impairment or disability or are in need of rehabilitation following an acute period of illness or orthopaedic surgery for neurological conditions. |
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- We work in Partnership with other professionals and agencies to ensure a fully co-ordinated approach which aims to reduce the impact of physical difficulties on all aspects of growth, development and social interaction.
- As well as providing physiotherapy treatment we train those around the child/young person to carry out physiotherapy programmes and postural management throughout the day.
- The service oversees the provision of specialist footwear, splints, postural and mobility equipment and supports families on provision of wheelchairs or specialist buggies.
- The majority of our work is carried out in the community setting, either in children’s homes, nurseries or schools. We also visit leisure facilities, extended family, child minders and any other settings that would benefit the child. We have clinic rooms in Stepping Hill and Beckwith House, and provide hydrotherapy from a number of locations.
Who can make a referral?
Anyone who is in close contact with the child, who feels there may be a problem with their development or motor skills. This can be Parents/Carers, GP, Health Visitor, Paediatrician, Teacher etc.
- To refer to the Physiotherapy service professionals must use a form called a Common Assessment Framework (CAF).
- Referrals can only be accepted on a CAF form and those not on a CAF will be returned to the referrer with instruction to complete a CAF
- Referrals are accepted from parents, GPs, Health Visitors, Schools and other professionals providing parent has given permission.
- For professionals completing a CAF as a referral to request services from the partnership please send to: Children and Young People’s Disability Partnership, c/o 8th Floor, Regent House, Heaton Lane, Stockport SK4 1BS
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