Children's Therapy Services

Children are referred to the service through health, education or directly by parents. A system is in place to ensure early intervention wherever possible, which means that some of our children are seen within a few months of their birth up until the age of five years.

The therapy services aim to allow each child to learn to be as independent as possible whilst ensuring that the child is confident and happy in all areas of their life. Parental involvement is crucial to ensure each child fulfils their potential and various courses are run at White Lodge to assist them in their role.

The needs of each child are assessed and the team of professionals at White Lodge, including the parents or carers, work together to devise an individual programme for the child. The therapy services combine elements of various techniques including the Bobath approach and Halliwick hydrotherapy in preparing the child’s programme, which is then incorporated into the child’s daily routine, including play. Progress is reviewed regularly so that we continue to meet the child’s changing needs.

To improve communication between all the professionals involved in the care of a child, a variety of specialist clinics are offered at White Lodge. For example, medical reviews, botox, orthotics, audiology and orthopaedic clinics are all held at the Centre, reducing the necessity for the family to travel to various locations for appointments and at the same time ensuring that all current up-to-date information about the child is shared among the professionals who need to know.

This enables White Lodge to provide a more well-rounded service in the care and well-being of each child as it is effectively hosting a one-stop shop to meet a child’s needs.