Physiotherapy

The universal offer to schools and how to access

  • Physiotherapy support line - access on-the-spot advice for specific queries or general signposting (avaiable daily 12.30pm to 2.30pm). Call 01702 372252.

The targeted offer to schools and how to access

  • Postural management workshops: these workshops are for those caring for children with physical disabilities and provide essential information about the 24-hour approach for the protection of a person's body shape. To access, call the support line on 01702 372252 (Monday to Friday 12.30pm to 2.30pm) or email epunft.lighthouse.physiotherapy@nhs.net
  • Bend Kids Workshop for children with hypermobility: help understand hypermobility and how to self-manage any resulting difficulties. To access, call the support line on 01702 372252 or email epunft.lighthouse.physiotherapy@nhs.net

The specialist offer to schools and how to access

  • Please call the support line to discuss potential referrals to physiotherapy. Specialist assessment and interventions will be provided as required either in your school, the child's home or local clinic depending on the nature of the needs of the individual. Please email epunft.childrensphysioandotreferrals@nhs.net or call the support line.
  • Specialist equipment will be recommended as required for individual needs. Call the support line on 01702 372252 (open Monday to Friday 12.30pm to 2.30pm) or email epunft.lighthouse.physiotherapy@nhs.net
  • Postural care pack for children with physical disabilities: these packs contain a daily postural management programme, information about equipment - how and when to use it and how to look after it, and information about pressure care. Training will be given about the implementation of individual postural care advice. To access call 01702 372252 or email epunft.lighthouse.physiotherapy@nhs.net