As paediatric community physiotherapists, we see children from birth to 19 years. Children are referred for a wide variety of reasons; delay in physical development; neurological problems; some musculoskeletal issues etc. Community Paediatric Physiotherapy Community Children’s Health Partnership Where do we do it l At home l At nursery/ children’s centre l At school l At special School Who do we see l Children with a movement (motor) disorder or delay l From 0-19 What do we do l Assessment l Individual treatment l Group treatment l Hydrotherapy l Review Improving function for everyday life School age Special school Child / young person who needs physiotherapy Equipment for l Sleeping l Sitting l Standing l Playing l Mobility North Bristol NHS Trust We work within a partnership – including parents, doctors, other therapists , education staff and with the voluntary sector. We aim to improve the child’s function so that , whatever their disability, they are able to reach their potential. Pre-school Hydrotherapy Individual treatment Liaising, advice to education staff Joint goal setting with parents / other professionals involved with the child Multi-professional assessment for children with complex needs Groups l School For Parents l St Pauls ‘Therapy through Play’ group l Therapy group at Withywood Partnership working with l Parents l Other medical professionals l Barnardo’s’ and other charities l CYPS – social services education l Sensory support service l Wheelchair services