Paediatric Therapy

The paediatric therapy service aims to enable the child to maximise their potential, in all aspects of daily life. The service works in close partnership with families, carers, schools, nurseries, and other professionals.

Paediatric therapists see children in clinics, children’s centres, nurseries, schools and in their homes.

Following assessment of your child’s needs, the following may be offered:

Occupational therapy

  • Intervention and/or advice to promote fine motor skills and coordination
  • Intervention and/or advice to promote visual perceptual skills
  • Intervention and/or advice to promote self-care skills
  • Intervention and/or advice to promote sensory processing
  • Assessment and advice regarding equipment and adaptations to aid activities of daily living

Physiotherapy

  • Intervention and/or advice to promote gross motor skills and coordination
  • Intervention and/or advice for physical difficulties (eg weak muscles, painful joints, postural problems)
  • Assessment and advice for specialist equipment for standing and walking

Interventions can be carried out individually or within group sessions as is appropriate. Intervention by more than one therapist may be prescribed.

Accessing the service

  • Tel: 01226 644396

Base:  Ground Floor Oaks Building, Kendray hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 3RD

Hours:  Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Who should be referred

Referral criteria:

  • Functional deformity
  • Exclusions – adults

Updated:  February 2025

  • Clinical support group
    • Paediatrics
  • Clinical support area
  • Service type
    • Children's Specialist Services
    • Disabilities
  • Provider
    South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Physical Health
  • Telephone
    01226 644396

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