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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides life changing mental health and substance misuse recovery services across Greater Manchester and beyond. The Trust operates from its headquarters in Prestwich.

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Courses on improving emotional health and wellbeing across all ages.

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Home > Learn Learn Find your pathway to better emotional health Follow a step-by-step learning journey to build emotional health, resilience and confidence. The evidence-based Solihull Approach model that underpins the bitesize topics has been tested by researchers as well as hundreds of thousands of parents to give you confidence it will make a positive […]

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Offers online programmes for 16+ to help ease your levels of stress, sleep better or to build resilience. Free to Greater Manchester Residents

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SilverCloud offers online programmes for adults (aged 16 years+) to help ease your levels of stress, sleep better or to…

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42nd Street’s vision is for inclusive, accessible mental health and wellbeing support and opportunities for all young people.

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If you've come to this page, it's likely that you are looking for ways to support a child or young person after a very difficult or distressing event.  Whether you are a parent, carer or trusted adult, the fact that you're here, thinking about how to support the child, already shows how much you care. Just being present, calm and thoughtful can make a big difference in helping a child feel safe again.

You may also be directly impacted by the event yourself or may be affected by knowing that something awful has happened to the child. Take care of yourself and use the information towards the end of this page for more ideas about self-care.

Below are practical, evidence-informed suggestions to support school-aged children and young people in the first days and weeks following a frightening and distressing event, this might have happened to an individual child or family, a whole group or even a whole community.

We hope the information here will reassure you about what you are already doing and provide clear guidance on other ways to support recovery, based on current evidence*.

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REACT Children's Charity - Giving Depth to Short Lives

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React - Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with potentially Terminal illness is a dynamic charity working to improve the quality of life for children with life-limiting illnesses living in financially disadvantaged households throughout the UK.

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CRACKERJACKS Children’s Trust Helping disabled children United Kingdom

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Activity Alliance | Disability Inclusion Sport

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Previously known as the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS). Our charity is working to make active lives possible. Find out more now.

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Find a wheelchair sport or wheelchair activity. Have a look at the different sports and activities you can take part in and to get involved.

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Disabled Swimming Near Me For Adults and Children | Better UK

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Our SEND and SEN swim lessons help create confident swimmers, with 1:1 and group lessons available. Find your nearest class at your local leisure centre.

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Disabled Swimming Sessions | CADS Swim School

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Here at TfGM, we want to make cycling and walking as accessible as possible.

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Wheels for All — The UK inclusive cycling charity

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Wheels for All embraces disabled people and people who would otherwise not be able to cycle, through providing fun and friendly activity in locations across the country. Adapted cycles and helmets are provided.

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Cycle Training for Everyone - Deliver Safer Training | Bikeability

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Bikeability is today’s cycle training programme. It’s about gaining practical skills and understanding how to cycle safely on today’s roads.

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Being a teen is stressful! Whether it's school, friends, or dating, the teen years are full of difficult changes-both mentally and physically. If you're like many teens, you may have difficulty dealing with stress in effective ways. You aren't alone, and there are things you can do to stay calm, no matter how stressful life becomes. All you need to do is stop, breathe, and be mindful and aware in the present moment.

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Being a teen is stressful! Whether it's school, friends, or dating, the teen years are full of difficult changes-both mentally and physically. If you're like many teens, you may have difficulty dealing with stress in effective ways. You aren't alone, and there are things you can do to stay calm, no matter how stressful life becomes.

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Our aim is to improve your child's movement and function in daily activities, including play, learning and socialising, so they can achieve their full potential and stay healthy.

We work closely with partner agencies to provide safe, coordinated care, which focuses on your child's needs.

We're based at Sale Waterside but also work in a variety of settings including schools, nurseries, clinics and the child's home.

Click on the tabs below to find out more about our team and the different parts of our service.

We support babies and young children, 0 to reception age (usually 4 years), who are referred to our preschool physiotherapist with a variety of physical difficulties. We provide physiotherapy to children, aged four (reception) to 18 years, who have a long term medical, neurological or oncological condition. We also support children who have had an orthopaedic operation in hospital.

Our team is made up of paediatric physiotherapists and therapy assistants.
Paediatric physiotherapists have specialist knowledge in normal child development, and the wide range of childhood conditions that can affect development as well as the different treatments available.
Every therapist is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. We work within and follow the codes of practice set out by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Many of our physiotherapists are also registered with the Association of Paediatric Physiotherapists.

With your consent, we provide bespoke, specialist assessment for children who are referred to us.

The type of treatment, how often your child is seen and any aids or equipment we can offer will depend on their needs. You can find out more about this and our service offer in the other tabs below.

Some children may only need therapy in the short term while others need support for longer.

We can also offer advice and training for you, carers and educational staff to help you contribute to the delivery of your child's care.

We can also contribute to specific reports about your child's health, such as reports for medical professionals, education healthcare (EHC) plans and written programmes for schools and families.

Service Information

Trafford Children's Therapy is a combined physiotherapy and occupational therapy team. We provide high quality holistic therapy assessments, treatments, advice and care to babies, children and young people with complex and additional needs.
How to refer
We accept referrals for all children and young people, aged 0 to 18 years (19 if in a special school), registered with a Trafford GP.
For our musculoskeletal (MSK) service our age range is up to 17 years 9 months.

Information last reviewed: September 2022

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Children's Therapy Service - Physiotherapy - Trafford LCO

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Resources

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Teaching materials for schools based on the UK National Curriculum and a Whole School Approach to mental health.

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Free resources for practitioners delivering CBT based interventions with children, young people and families.

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Useful resources for children, young people and families struggling with feelings of low mood and//or anxiety.

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Free cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) resources to support children and young people struggling with low mood/depression and/or anxiety.

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Pete Moore, Pain Toolkit - info@paintoolkit.org

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Pain Self Management by Pete Moore | Pain Toolkit

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Is pain self management your first choice, or last resort? The Pain Toolkit by author Pete Moore, helps people all over the world self manage persistent pain.

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Strategies for children

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Dyspraxia support videos - Watch Me Do It Project

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Dyspraxia support videos | Manchester Metropolitan University movement support videos for dyspraxia/developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

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As a member of the Shine family, you'll receive:

FREE access to national and regional support groups

Invitations to national and regional events

A network of friends and peers to help you.

FREE help and advice from our trained specialists

A FREE copy of our twice yearly magazine Together

Option to join our FREE home delivery service

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As a member of the Shine family, you'll receive: FREE access to national and regional support groups Invitations to national and regional events A network of friends and peers to help you.

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Caudwell Children | Children's Charity | Changing Children's Lives

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Caudwell Children is a children's charity that is transforming the lives of disabled children and their families.

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Read more about toy safety from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

Human interaction is the most valuable ingredient to supporting childhood movement. However, toys can be used to positively shape childhood movement in many ways.

Unless advised by a healthcare professional, avoid baby walkers and baby bouncers (see below)

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In early stages, DMD affects the limb muscles, with the legs affected before the arms. Children with DMD are often late walkers. Muscle weakness is most noticeable when children run or get up from the floor.

Early symptoms can also include:

Delay in the ability to sit and stand independently

Large calf muscles (known as pseudohypertrophy)

Trouble running and jumping

Unusual gait when walking

Using the Gower's Manouevre to get off the floor (using their hands and arms to "walk" up their own body from a squatting position).

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About DMD - Duchenne UK - Stages, symptoms, diagnosis, and genetics

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In early stages, DMD affects the limb muscles, with the legs affected before the arms. Children with DMD are often late walkers. Muscle weakness is most noticeable when children run or get up from the floor.

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For babies with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) making a fast diagnosis is vital. Think 3 for SMA

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For babies with SMA making a fast diagnosis is vital. Refer babies by 3 months old to a paediatric neurologist if you see Head Lag, Hypotonia, Inability to reach - Think 3 for SMA

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth UK is the United Kingdom's only charity dedicated to supporting people affected by Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

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Playtime

Newborns love it when you tickle their face or count their fingers and toes. Most babies love playing peek-a-boo over and over again. When they are really little, they love just wriggling around on the floor - it's like baby exercise for them and good for their muscle development.

Ways to play and interact with your baby

Singing to your baby: they love the sound of your voice (no matter how you sound), so sing a song, nursery rhyme or just freestyle and make your own songs up.

Talking to your baby: describe the things around you, recite a nursery rhyme or read a book. It doesn't really matter what you talk about - it all helps with their communication skills.

Clapping: take turns clapping your hands and their hands together. Clapping is actually a pretty big milestone once they can do it themselves. It requires a fair amount of muscle control, fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Dancing: put some music on and dance with your baby in your arms. Most babies love the gentle rocking motion and being so close to you. This is great for bonding with your baby and their emotional development.

Play with toys: encourage your baby to reach for, push and pull their toys. This is a simple way to stimulate your baby and improve their coordination.

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Your all ability cycling community
Have fun, make friends, get fit!
Come and join us - use the link here to find us - Everyone is welcome!

Weekend and School Holiday bookings must be made ONLINE .

Or use the QR code:
THE FINAL SESSION STARTS 1 HOUR BEFORE CLOSING
Please use the online booking system. Arrival without booking may result in disappointment if we are full. Price £3.00 per person for a 45 minute session. Card payments are preferable. SESSIONS START ON THE HOUR AND ARE FOR 45MINUTES.
THE FINAL SESSION STARTS 1 HOUR BEFORE CLOSING.

* Please see below for changes due to sports events

Monday: Longford 9am - 12pm
Friday : Longford 9am - 12pm
Sunday: Longford 1pm - 3pm

Note: Session changes in June and July at Longford Park:

Sports day and events cancellations:

* sessions cancelled on Mondays and Fridays in June and July until Friday 22 July due to school sports days.
* Some Sundays are also limited so please use the App for booking as this will be updated accordingly. Thank you.

Tuesday : Wythenshawe 9am - 3pm
Wednesday : Wythenshawe 9am - 12pm
Friday: Wythenshawe 9am - 3pm
Saturday : Wythenshawe 1pm - 4pm

Monday: Boggart 11am - 2pm
Saturday: Boggart 9am - 10.45am

Do You Want to Develop Your Cycling Skills?

We also offer group and 1-to-1 rides out from £20 per person- please message Sue or Helen for further info or to book. These have proved to be extremely successful and have meant cyclists have grown in confidence, developed bike handling skills and been able to explore the local area.
To book call Sue 07753 428 937 or Helen 07871 621 778
Covid 19
* We cannot clean down helmets in between sessions so if you want to wear a helmet please provide your own.
* Refreshments (cold drinks) are only available at the Wythenshawe track.
We will publish any future changes on this page and on our Facebook page to keep you up to date so please keep checking!

We look forward to seeing you soon! ☺

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Ever considered Volunteering with Us?

Simply Cycling welcomes new volunteers - From kitchen staff to mechanics, signing customers in to assisting cyclists on the track - we need you! If you have some time and are able to volunteer at any of the 3 tracks then please speak to Sue or Helen. Their details are on the 'join us' page!

Registered Charity no.1143362

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Simply Cycling - Have Fun - Make Friends - Get Fit

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Have fun, make friends, get fit! Come and join us - use the link here to find us - Everyone is welcome! THE FINAL SESSION STARTS 1 HOUR BEFORE CLOSING Please use the online booking system. Arrival without booking may result in disappointment if we are full.

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We have a wide selection of adult lessons for every ability, whether you are a complete beginner or would like to improve your stroke, we have lessons ranging from:

Beginners - In shallow water , water confidence, basic stoke and skills.

Improvers - Building distances , stroke development of front, back and breast stokes.

Advance- 50m + and stroke development of all 4 stokes including fly

Our Adult Lessons are currently available at:

Stretford Sports Village

Sale Leisure Centre

The cost of our Adult Lessons are:

Cost £25 per month or £275.00 per year

We also have fitness sessions in the pool from HIIT to Aqua Aerobics. For more details on our adult lessons or our fitness sessions please contact us using the enquiry form.

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Swimming Lessons at Trafford Leisure in Trafford Greater Manchester

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Swim England qualified swimming teachers. Group swimming lessons for children available in Altrincham, Partington, Sale, Stretford, & Urmston. Manchester

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Hello everyone please see below training and fixtures dates: DATE VENUE COMMENTS Sat 17th June Partington Training - Adults THERE WILL NO SESSIONS 11.30 -2pm Mon 19th June Liverpool Blackpool Training Tues 20th June Kendal Training Wed 21st June Cheshire Training Sat 24th June Partington Training - All Groups Mon 26th June Blackpool Liverpool Training

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Activities run by the Hub team of staff & volunteers...

ABC Toddler Group

Play, singing, craft & refreshments for toddlers and carers. 0-3 years.
For full details please see the Toddler's page

Wednesdays & Thursdays between 10am-12pm

£30 per term.

Little Stars

A group for children and babies (under 3s) with additional needs, alongside their parents & carers. Drop in to the Hub to meet other families whilst the children enjoy developmental & sensory motor activities.

Each Tuesday 10am-12pm (term time)

No charge- free tea & coffee

For more information, contact Rachel on racheldowney@altrinchambaptist.org or sign up using the form here

Activities run by independent organisations @ the Hub...

Little Groovers

Fun pre-school music and rhythm class.

Thursdays 9.30am and 10.20am

£6 per child (£3 for additional siblings)

For more information click here

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We are a church in TBC. Our church is made up of people from all walks of life and from many different nations. We love diversity and we love to see new people.

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Family Fund deliver grants for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young people on a low income across the UK

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Every day, Newlife is changing the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK.

We offer a lifeline for families, providing life-changing and life-saving specialist equipment when and where it's needed. Childhood cancers, birth defects, accidents, diseases and infections can all cause disability. They are affecting children and their families every day.

With your support, we can ensure more children get the best possible start in life and fulfil their potential.

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Newlife the Charity - Changing the lives of disabled children

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Every day, Newlife is changing the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK. We provide thousands of items of equipment.

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Children's Wheelchair Charity | Wheelchair Charity

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We provide disabled children with the essential wheelchairs and other mobility equipment they need to lead fun and active childhoods.

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And what an extraordinary legacy he leaves behind! In 1983, he was working as a driving instructor when he was approached by a disabled client who wanted to learn to drive. At the time, there were very limited services for disabled people to learn to drive, and...

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We are a charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence by creating products that they want to use.

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Sensory doesn't have to be something that you need to think too much about. For young babies, everything they do is a new sensory experience and really enriches their early learning.

But it's always good to try and stimulate more than one sense at a time, as this can help babies and toddlers make sense of the world around them.

There are loads of activities that count as sensory play. In the video above we highlight a couple of examples, but here is some more inspiration for you:

A lot of the activities on our website stimulate loads of the senses, which is why they're so great for language development. If you're looking for any other ideas to try with your child, check out our activity selector page . This is also a great opportunity to find an activity that fits your child's age and stage.

Want to find out more about sensory play and why it's so great for language learning? .

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What is sensory play? Some parents use noises and touches to engage their babies and help them to learn. Try talking them through the things they feel, see and hear. Watch our baby sensory play video for some ideas.

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This page is under construction. If you have any comments or suggestions for new content, please let us know via the contact form.

To improve the lives of Children/Young People with Cerebral Palsy by offering a high quality, standardised programme of regular physical and radiological examination, enabling early detection and treatment of secondary musculoskeletal conditions and facilitating multidisciplinary management.

How does the Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway Work?

When you/your child are diagnosed with cerebral palsy you will be referred in to the Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway.

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From age 2, you/your child will be seen by specially trained paediatric physiotherapists who will ask questions about your condition and care. They will then perform a physical assessment which currently focusses on the spine, hips and legs.

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Children with cerebral palsy have a risk of their hip joints gradually moving out of place. This is hard to pick up so, in addition to the examination, a hip x-ray may be needed. This depends on how old you/your child is and how severely you/your child is affected by cerebral palsy.

Following you/your child's CPIP assessment, the information will be entered on to a specially designed computer system. Only specialists involved in you/your child's care will be able to access your personal information. It will also be instantly available so for example, if you/your child needs to see their orthopaedic surgeon (s)he will be able to access their CPIP assessment and enter information about future plans of care (e.g. surgery).

You/your child's anonymised information may be used for ethically approved research. One of our goals is to follow in the footsteps of our Swedish colleagues (who's CPUP system is the basis for our CPIP one) and their more than 80 peer reviewed scientific publications! The Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway not only attempts to make your/your child's life better, but also the lives of children in the future.

What happens during a physiotherapy assessment?

The video below was created by What? Why? Children in Hospital. They are a Scottish charitable organisation who have made over 60 extremely helpful and high quality videos and information leaflets encompassing many aspects of the hospital experience for children and their carers. Please have a look at their website here .

Other useful resources and links

Physical activity and sport is so important and everyone should have the opportunity to participate.

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CP Sport is the national disability sports organisation supporting people with cerebral palsy to be able to access and enjoy being physically active throughout their lives​.

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Please visit their website here for more information about their activities, sports, events and opportunities to get involved.

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Postural Management

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Children and young people who have limitations to their movements benefit from interventions to ensure their joints are as mobile as possible. By doing this, muscle shortening is minimised, deformity reduced and function maximised.

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This document is a 'two-pager' developed by specialist physiotherapists in Scotland and is a good summary of postural management principles.

This document , also developed in Scotland by NHS Grampian supported by The Archie Foundation , is an excellent source of patient/carer information, including parent stories, illustrating the importance of postural management.

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The phsyiotherapy team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have made some excellent videos explaining postural management and its various elements - seating, standing, splints, footwear and sleeping.

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Bone Health

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Children with Cerebral Palsy, especially those unable to walk by themselves, are at risk of low bone density and consequently have a higher risk of fractures.

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This evidenced based document was collated by senior physiotherapists and highlights how CPIP should be used to identify children who are at risk of fractures.

Referenced in the above document is this single page pdf developed by specialists in Belfast. It shows exactly how bone health should be assessed in children with Cerebral Palsy, how to minimise the risk of fractures and how to investigate and treat children appropriately.

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General Ideas for Developing Balance, Co-ordination and Core Stability

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Welcome To GoNoodle! GoNoodle gets kids moving to be their strongest, bravest, silliest, smartest, bestest selves. Join the party and get ready for a fun-filled day of dancing, stretching, running, jumping, deep breathing, and wiggling with GoNoodle. We post new videos every Sunday, Monday, and Thursdays!

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Hypermobility Webinar | Welcome to this webinar on Hypermobility brought to you by Trafford Children's Therapy Service. 

Marcus is delighted to talk to you about this topic... | By Trafford Children's Therapy ServiceFacebook

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Our aim is to improve the child's function in daily activities so they can achieve their full potential and stay healthy. We work closely with partner agencies to provide safe, coordinated interventions, which focus on the needs of the child and their family and keep waiting times to a minimum. We're based at Sale Waterside but also work in a variety of settings including schools, nurseries, clinics and the child's home.

Occupational therapists are specially trained to assess and provide advice and intervention, for children with a disability and children who experience difficulties with everyday tasks at home, school and during play.

Occupational therapists assist with:

Specialist equipment

Minor and major home adaptations

Personal care skills

Splinting for chronic conditions

Developing coordination and fine motor skills

Advice for schools to accommodate the child's needs

Sensory assessments

Occupational therapists are specially trained to assess and provide advice and intervention, for children with a disability and children who experience difficulties with everyday tasks at home, school and during play.

Our specialist occupational therapists have developed these documents to cover a range of functional difficulties your child may be having.
By working through these with your child, you can help to improve their skills in things like handwriting, ball skills, doing/undoing buttons, using cutlery etc.
Please read our introduction to advice sheets to help you make the most of these resources.
Early Years Primary Secondary Visual Perceptual Skills General Strategies and Information

We love to get your feedback.

If you have any worries or concerns about the service you are receiving please speak with your child's therapist in the first instance. If your queries aren't resolved then our team leader will be happy to help.

If you're still unsatisfied then our patient advice and liaison service can help to raise this formally as a complaint. Click here to find out more.

If you think we've done a good job of looking after your child, then please let us know by contacting our compliments team. Click here to find out more.

You can also complete the Family and Friends Test here.

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Postural care from cradle to grave - Born at the Right Time

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