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
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Clinical support group
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Paediatrics
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Clinical support area
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Service type
- Children's Specialist Services
- Disabilities
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ProviderSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Physical Health
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Telephone01226 644396
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