Children’s therapy

Who we are and what we do

The Children's Therapy Service, based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, consists of children's physiotherapy, music therapy and the play and youth service.

All therapists are experienced in the assessment and treatment of children with movement difficulties and/or developmental concerns.

Qualified staff are registered with the Health & Care Professionals Council and many are also members of specialist groups including the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists and British Association for Music Therapy.

The Children's Therapy service comprises the following teams:

• Acute Physiotherapy
• Inpatients—children on the ward
• Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Community Physiotherapy (part of Cheyne Child Development Service)
• Long term conditions and disabilities
• Provision orthotics (splints)
• Advanced practice physiotherapists in paediatric orthopaedics (APPs)
• Assessment and treatment of children referred to orthopaedics
• Music Therapy (part of Cheyne Child Development Service)
• Children with communication, social, physical and emotional needs
• Play and Youth Service

Referrals

Please complete the referral form to refer to the Paediatric Physiotherapy Team (MSK and Community/Neuro)

Location

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Ground Floor (between Lift Banks C and D)

T: 020 3315 8667
E: chelwestchildrens.physiotherapy@nhs.net