Bradford NHS Children's Physiotherapy service

 Overview 

Physiotherapists aim to improve the quality of life of children and young people. We help to develop independence, physical fitness and well-being wherever possible. 

We are based at St Luke’s Hospital and we also see children in a variety of other places, such as nurseries, children’s centres, mainstream schools, special schools and in the home according to need. We also work closely with other services, for example, orthotics, Occupational Therapy, wheelchair services and the Child Development Service.

Who is our service for?
We see babies, children and young people with physical difficulties and disabilities from the age of 0 up to 19 (if they are still in full time special education). Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants provide assessment, treatment, activities, specialist equipment, and advice, according to need.

We see children with a range of conditions including Physical disabilities and difficulties such as neurological or neuromuscular conditions, motor co-ordination difficulties like Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia), Developmental delay / developmental impairment,  Problems with muscles and joints (MSK), Complex respiratory problems