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Services

Occupational Therapy (Paediatric)

What We Do

The Walsall Children’s (Paediatric) Occupational Therapy service, based at The Child Development Centre, is here to help children and young people aged up to 19 become more independent. We support n children who have specific difficulties with their everyday activities, also known as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Our team works with families, nurseries, schools, and colleges across the Walsall area. We provide a range of services, including:

  • Assessments: We use up-to-date, evidence-based assessments to understand a child’s needs.
  • Interventions: We offer hands-on support and advice to help children improve their functional abilities.
  • Advice and Support: We help children and young people who have conditions that impact their ability to perform daily activities. This includes issues with:
    • Co-ordination
    • Visual perception
    • Seating
    • Handwriting
    • Sensory processing
    • Physical disabilities

We analyse skills such as using both hands together (bilateral integration), manual dexterity, and fine and gross motor skills (like handwriting, balance, and ball skills). All of these are crucial for a child’s performance at school, home, and during play.

We are a multi-agency team that collaborates with other professionals like paediatricians, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists to provide comprehensive support. We also work closely with other services, including Walsall Wheelchair Services and Social Care Occupational Therapy.

Where We Are Based

Our service is located at The Child Development Centre in Shelfield.

Walsall Paediatric Community Occupational Therapy service The Child Development Centre Coalheath Lane Shelfield Walsall WS4 1PL

Our team is available from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

How to Access the Service

Children can be referred to our service by a variety of professionals, including:

  • Paediatricians
  • GPs
  • School SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators)
  • The Team Around the Child (TAC) service
  • Other health professionals, such as physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, school nurses, podiatrists, or health visitors.

Once a referral is received, it will be reviewed to make sure your child is put on the most suitable pathway. If a child is discharged from the service, a new referral is required if more than 12 months have passed.

You can download the necessary referral forms here:

Please note: If you are a school, you must complete both the Generic Form and the School/Parent Questionnaire Form.

Contact Us

If you need to get in touch with our team, you can use the details below.

Telephone: 01922 605820

Email: You can also contact our service leads, Michelle Shore, Lynsey Evans, and Zahra Moti, at wht.cdc.therapies@nhs.net.

Useful Resources

Here are some helpful resources for parents and schools, including information and strategies for supporting children.