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Children's Occupational Therapy in Social Care Children with Disabilities Team (CWDT OT)

Children's Occupational Therapy in Social Care Children with Disabilities Team (CWDT OT)

Who the service is for:   

We see children and young people from 0-18 years with a disability which affects their activities of daily living in the home who live within the boundary of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.   

The children and young people may have difficulty with things like:  

  • getting into or around the home to access essential facilities/areas  
  • moving on or off the bed, toilet, bath or a chair as part of everyday living activities  
  • staying safe at home   

What we do:  

We focus on the home and environment through assessing the child or young person's abilities with daily activities. We provide support, equipment or adaptations to increase their independence, reduce risk and maximise their developmental potential.  For example:  

  • providing advice and information  
  • loans of specialist equipment to assist daily activities such as beds, toileting equipment, shower seats, bathing seats.  
  • a moving and handling assessment, including provision of suitable equipment such as a hoist and slings supported with a moving and handling plan  
  • minor adaptations such as grab rails, stair rails   
  • adaptations and equipment to support staying safe at home where standard options have not worked.  
  • Major adaptations through a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) such as permanent ramping, stairlifts, through floor lifts, accessible bathrooms and altering existing rooms Disabled facilities grant  
  • Supporting re-housing if your home is not suitable to adapt Apply for social housing. 

Home safety advice:

Challenging behaviour can put the safety of a child or other people at risk and reduce quality of life. Ensuring a safe home environment is one of a parent or caregiver's main goals, especially for children with challenging behaviours. For information and advice on low-cost products for improving safety in your home visit: Safety Advice for Children and Young People with challenging behaviours

How to make a referral:  

How to contact us for advice  

CWDT service offer a duty service Monday to Friday 9- 1.00pm to offer advice, information and discuss if a referral to our service is appropriate. Telephone 020 7364 2724. You can also email the duty OT on [email protected]