Paediatric Physiotherapy Service - NHS Lanarkshire
Paediatric Physiotherapy Service - NHS Lanarkshire
Paediatric Physiotherapy Service - NHS Lanarkshire
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<strong>Paediatric</strong><strong>Physiotherapy</strong><strong>Service</strong>Information for families
<strong>Paediatric</strong> <strong>Physiotherapy</strong> <strong>Service</strong>We have a team of paediatric physiotherapists and assistantscovering the whole of the <strong>Lanarkshire</strong> area.We see children from birthto 19 years who live orattend school in this area.We will see children intheir own homes, schools,nurseries and clinics whichever is most convenient.A child can be referred byanyone including parents.What do we do?First we carry out an assessment then offer a plan to suitthe needs of your child.This may include regular input or advice on exercises,play activities and handling your child.We may offer to provide equipment or splints.We work very closely with the family, other health professionals,educational staff and any others who may be involved.Our aim is to find ways to help your child to make the most ofhis/her abilities.2 <strong>Paediatric</strong> <strong>Physiotherapy</strong> <strong>Service</strong>
Some conditions we can help with include:vvvvvvvvvWalking ProblemsCoordination ProblemsDevelopmental DelayCerebral PalsySpina BifidaMuscular DystrophyCystic FibrosisJuvenile ArthritisErbs PalsyWhere are we based?Douglas StreetCommunity Health ClinicRed Deer Centre19 Douglas Street Alberta AvenueHamilton ML3 0BPEast Kilbride01698 368732 01355 593466Coathill HospitalKildrum Health CentreHospital StreetAfton RoadCoatbridgeCumbernauld01236 707743 01236 794118Each office has an answer machine. Please leave a message,with your name and number if we are out, and we will returnyour call as soon as possible.<strong>Paediatric</strong> <strong>Physiotherapy</strong> <strong>Service</strong> 3
Useful Websiteswww.capability-scotland.org.ukwww.scope.org.ukwww.downs-syndrome.org.ukwww.cftrust.org.ukwww.muscular-dystrophy.orgwww.canchild.ca/Any suggestions?If you have any suggestions or comments about our service,please tell your physiotherapist or write to:Maureen CochraneTeam LeaderDouglas Street Community Health Clinic19 Douglas StreetHamilton ML3 0BPThis information leaflet has been adapted from informationoriginally developed by <strong>NHS</strong> Lothian.Pub. date: October 2011Review date: October 2013Issue No: 02Author: Sheila MulliganMay DempsterTelephone: 01236 794118PIL.PAEDPS.37843.PDesign - Medical Illustration, <strong>NHS</strong> <strong>Lanarkshire</strong>
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