Physiotherapy
Who is the service for?
We work with children and young people from birth to age 19 who need help to improve their functional ability and mobility. We also work with parents and carers to support this improvement.
What we do
We support the physical development and abilities of babies, children and young people and aim to help children develop their functional ability and mobility within their own physical limits.
We aim to enable children and young people to achieve their movement potential; identifying their needs as prioritised by them and their family.
Waiting times
Information on waiting times for the service can be found on the waiting times page.
Resources
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Organisations providing support
Click on a link below:
Nova Sports and Coaching
A not-for-profit organisation who deliver high-quality, inclusive sport to people with disabilities in Bath, Bristol and Somerset.
Goals Beyond Grass
Providing inclusive physical and social activities throughout Gloucestershire.
Ignite Bristol
Disability Inclusive Sport.
Gympanzees
The mission at Gympanzees is to enable every child and young person with a disability to access regular play, exercise and friendship.
Case Studies
Related services
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Related Information Pages
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Information and signposting
You can find information about the physiotherapy service in the resources section, as well as more help via external links.
The Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists has produced a range of information leaflets on a range of conditions and topics commonly referred to children’s Physiotherapists for advice and support. This includes physical development and postural variations such as flat feet or in-toeing, walking patterns or general concerns.
An advice line is available for two hours every Thursday for parents or other professionals to ring for any advice or referral information. Dial 07917 393196 on Thursdays between 9 – 11am. Please note this advice line is for specific Physiotherapy enquires such as concerns regarding motor development, posture, walking and balance.
Therapists also attend some community early years groups to answer questions and give advice.
Getting help
For children and young people open to our service, we offer groups to support motor development. We also offer child specific training to parents and professionals on use of postural management specialist equipment. Parental workshops are available following an assessment.
Please complete our Single Point of Entry (SPE) form to refer to the team.
Getting more help (more extensive goal-based help)
Specialist assessment is available to children who have on-going physiotherapy needs when they can be supported by their caregivers or education staff.
Please complete our Single Point of Entry (SPE) form to refer to the team.
I am a professional...
See the Community Physiotherapy REMEDY page for more information about making a referral to our service.
Physiotherapy advice line open to young people, parents/carers and professionals; 07917 393196 every Thursday between 9 – 11am. Please note this advice line is for specific Physiotherapy enquires such as concerns regarding motor development, posture, walking and balance.
Please complete our Single Point of Entry (SPE) form to refer to the team.
