Children's Occupational Therapy Service
The service provides assessment, appropriate therapy, practical advice, strategies and equipment to ensure these children and young people are able to develop and achieve their academic, social and emotional potential. Occupational therapists will work with children and families in the most appropriate setting, whether that is in clinic, home or at school.
We aim to reduce the impact of a child’s health condition, enabling them to participate productively in play, work and leisure through:
- Engaging them in activities that develop the relevant skills
- Helping remove environmental barriers to participation
- Building on a child’s strengths
We discuss realistic options with families, and signpost to sources of ongoing support. We also work closely with other hospital Trusts, GPs, social care and education services to ensure co-ordination of care. We will provide statutory assessment of a child’s needs as part of an Education and Healthcare Plan (EHCP).
Advice and information for professionals
Referral criteria
We will offer a service to children and young people:
- from birth to age 18 (up to 19 years in statutory education) registered to GP practices in Leicester City, Leicestershire or Rutland
- we are unable to visit schools outside of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. with a physical disability or medical condition significantly impacting on functional skills that can be changed through occupational therapy intervention
These could include:
- Complex physical needs
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Cerebral palsy
- DCD / Dyspraxia
Referrals can be made by:
- Parents/carers where their child has been known to the service within the previous six months
- Health professionals including GPs
- Education/teaching staff
- Social services staff
The service is not commissioned to provide a service for:
- Young people with Special needs over the age of 19 years
- Children/young people who have a short-term acute illness who are expected to return to their former level of function and wellness
- Ayres Sensory Integration Assessment or Treatment
- Patients who have had surgical intervention for an acute need and are expected to return to their former level of function and wellness
- This service does not accept children and young people with the following conditions or diagnosis:
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- Mental Health including functional neurological disorder
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME
- Rheumatology
- Children who are functioning at a functional level consistent with their learning skills and overall developmental level
- Children who require home equipment or adaptations, to meet their care needs only.
- Children where equipment is requested for the management of behaviours (including restraint)
Criteria exclusion
The Service is not commissioned to provide a service for: Young people with special needs over the age of 19 Mental Health including functional neurological disorder Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME Rheumatology Ayres Sensory Integration Assessment or Treatment Children who are functioning at a functional level consistent with their learning skills and overall developmental level Children who require home equipment or adaptations, to meet their care needs only. Children where equipment is requested for the management of behaviours (including restraint)
How to access this service
Access is by GP referrals.
What conditions do you cover
Developmental coordination disorder, dyspraxia, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, developmental delay, neuromuscular, genetic syndromes, hypermobility (causing functional issues), spina bifida, physical disability, complex needs.
Contact info
0116 295 2495
fypc.referrals@nhs.net
Referrals
- parent/carer (if child has been discharged from the service within the last 3 months)
- GP
- LPT FYPC healthcare professional
- education/teaching staff
- educational psychologist
- social services staff
- speech and language therapist
- physiotherapist
- children's centres/early years settings
- healthcare professional at University Hospitals of Leicester