Children’s Occupational Therapy
The children’s community occupational therapy service is available to all children and young people up to the age of 19, with developmental delay, neurological, or neuromuscular conditions, which affect their independence and other long term conditions such as children’s arthritis. A large number of children referred to the service have developmental coordination disorder which may be known as dyspraxia or be identified on the autistic spectrum or with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The aim of the occupational therapy service is to help the child or young person reach their full potential in activities of daily living by providing therapeutic intervention, special equipment, advice and support.
The occupational therapists work in close partnership with the child, their family and other professionals.
How to access this service
Referrals to this service are received in writing from any health professional, including Health Visitors, GPs, Consultants and therapists or from professionals in education including teachers and educational psychologists.
After being referred, parents are invited to an initial meeting where their needs are identified, advice and support are given and a further meeting is offered which is followed by a series of group sessions for their child. Intervention continues in groups or on a one to one basis until goals are achieved. We prioritise children with certain conditions where a group setting is inappropriate and endeavour to see these children as soon as possible and within eight weeks.
Locations where the service is provided
The team are based at the Gem Centre, Neachells Lane, Wednesfield, WV11 3PG
The service is provided in the setting which is most appropriate for the child and their family, including the child’s own home, school, nursery or the Gem Centre.
Contact details
The Gem Centre
Neachells Lane, Wednesfield WV11 3PG
Telephone: 0845 111 0457
When is the service available?
The service is available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Link: Map showing the Gem Centre (opens in a new window)
Please note that some satellite navigation systems (sat navs) are currently not accurately directing you to the Gem Centre. Please see the map linked above for the exact location. You may need to input the postcode WV11 3QF (which is for the building opposite) in order to be directed correctly to the Gem Centre via your satellite navigation system.
