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The Physiotherapy Service is part of Children’s Integrated Therapies (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy &amp; Speech and Language Therapy services). Physiotherapists aim to facilitate optimum independence and quality of life in children who have been affected by illness, injury or disability through movement and exercise, education and advice. Physiotherapists enable and encourage development to optimise function.  Our Team:Our team is made up of Specialist Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors and Physiotherapy Assistants who work with children. We have expert knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate care and education and to encourage family involvement. We are based at a specialist Children’s Centre, with services provided within outpatients, community, educational setting (mainstream and specialist schools). Children’s physiotherapists treat babies, children and young people with a wide range of conditions. Physiotherapy input is based upon the assessment of the child’s needs. Physiotherapy would usually be beneficial for the conditions outlined below and, if required, we would advise you to contact your GP or Consultant regarding referral into our service. Conditions seen by the Paediatric Physiotherapy Service could include:Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic ConditionsNeurodevelopmental Conditions &amp; Developmental DelayNeurological ConditionsDevelopmental Coordination DisorderChronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)Neonatal High Risk Babies What to expect from the Physiotherapy service:Following acceptance of the referral, the child will be offered an appointment for an initial assessment. After initial assessment and discussion with the child and family, physiotherapy will be offered according to your child’s needs. Physiotherapists work closely with the other appropriate professionals that are involved in the care of your child depending on the needs of the child and family. This could include professionals from a range of settings including health, education and social care. Who can access our service:Any child aged 0-19 living in our catchment area experiencing a range of physical, functional and / or developmental difficulties can be referred by their GP or Consultant (referral guidelines and referral form are available from the department and all referrals are triaged before being accepted for assessment).  If referred for a musculoskeletal condition we see children aged 0-16 years.