* Trafford Children’s Therapy Service (Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy)

 Children and young people will be accepted to the service if they are:

• aged 0 – 18 (or 19 if in special school)

• registered with a Trafford GP

• a Trafford resident (only for home equipment and adaptations referrals)

• have one of the following
  • a specific functional difficulty which is significantly limiting their ability to engage in occupations that may include self-care activities; play / leisure activities; participation in education and where their level of performance is not in line with their cognitive ability
  • a newly acquired/ condition; being discharged from hospital with acute need or specialised ongoing functional needs 

Physiotherapy Referrals - the child needs to have a Trafford GP

For further information regarding physiotherapy referrals please follow this link for the physiotherapy webpage and go to the referrals section: https://traffordlco.org/services/childrens-community-services/childrens-therapy-service-physiotherapy/#1629049152424-8a60faa3-4508

Occupational Therapy Referrals

For further information regarding occupational therapy referrals please follow this link for the occupational therapy webpage and go to the useful resources section: https://traffordlco.org/services/childrens-community-services/childrens-therapy-service-occupational-therapy/

Occupational therapy referrals for home adaptation assessment:

Parents can call the Equipment and Adaptations Advice Line (EAAL) on 0345 2990798 to make an initial self-referral for minor / major adaptation assessment. The line is open Monday to Friday 09.00-12.00 and Monday and Friday only 13.00-16.00.

Please see the Home Adaptations page for more details.

NB. Please note we are in the process of updating our webpages and information, however if you are usure about any process or want to check if a referral would be accepted, please contact us directly via telephone or email and we can advise accordingly.