Occupational therapy
The children’s occupational therapy service is an
integrated service supported with funding from partner agencies.
The service offers individual or group treatment for children with
difficulties with every day activities such as dressing, bathing,
toileting, handwriting, feeding, manipulating play activities/
toys. Also, children with a range of diagnoses including
extreme prematurity, physical disability, co-ordination disorders,
learning disabilities or an autistic spectrum disorder which may
cause these difficulties will also be seen by the service.
Services
- Provide assessment and treatment of children with physical
disabilities and delay to maximise independence and safety in
everyday activities
- Provide assessment and treatment of children’s fine motor
skills, gross motor skills, visual perception, sensory integration
and other component skills and the analysis of the impact any
difficulties will have on their ability to carry out every day
activities
- Recommend specialist equipment and housing modifications to
ensure independence and safety at home and school for children with
physical disabilities and challenging behaviour
Referrals
Referrals may be made by a GP or other health, education or
social care professionals who are involved with the child and
concerned about their development. Referrals must be accompanied by
supporting information.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 9.00am – 5.00pm. Before and after school
visits can be arranged if necessary.
Response times
The longest wait from referral to first appointment is 4 weeks
at present. Urgent cases such as hospital discharges are typically
seen within 2 weeks, but pre-discharge hospital visits can be made
to ensure smooth transition from hospital to home.
Contact details
Children's therapies – occupational therapy
Hackney Ark
Downs Park Road
(Corner of Cecilia Road)
London
E8 2FP
Phone: 020 7014 7025
Fax: 020 7014 7001