About our service
Our Children’s Physiotherapy Service works with children of all ages from 0-16 years old, (and 0-18 if in specialist education). We aim to support our children and young people to achieve their potential and encourage active participation in their daily life.
Our team is made up of Chartered Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistants and we aim to provide quality, child centred care to manage physical conditions. We work independently across the Trust and also complete clinics alongside Paediatricians, Orthopaedic Surgeons and Orthotists.
We provide specialist care for a range of children and young people in Children’s Physiotherapy who may experience:
- Neuromuscular disorders, e.g. muscular dystrophy
- Musculoskeletal Problems, e.g. knee pain, back pain
- Acute injuries e.g. fractures, sports injuries, post-surgery rehabilitation
- Neurological conditions e.g. cerebral palsy, head injury
- Rheumatological conditions e.g. juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Congenital syndromes
- Delayed development
Children and young people who are registered with a GP practice in County Durham and Darlington (excluding Seaham, Murton and South Hetton) requiring support from a Physiotherapy Service.
How to access our services
Our service runs across County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust with clinics in Chester-Le-Street Community Hospital, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Bishop Auckland Hospital, Sedgefield Community Hospital, Easington Family Hub and Stanley Primary Care Centre. We also complete home visits and work in the Special Education Schools around our catchment area.
Our team is available Monday to Friday and there is an answerphone service for all other times. The service operates an open referral system so if you would like to refer your child or a child under your care into the service please use the referral form.