Children’s Occupational Therapy – Warrington

The team provide a service to children and families who live in Warrington, being educated in Warrington, and / or registered with a Warrington GP.

A referral to occupational therapy can be completed by a SENCO or a health professional such as a GP, healthcare professional, health visitor or school nurse.

Referral form

Download our Warrington Children’s Occupational Therapy referral form.

Completed referral forms can be sent by post or by email via the details in the 'Contact us' section. 

Appointment information

An initial assessment may take between 60 and 90 minutes.

Sometimes more than one assessment is needed depending on your child’s needs. Assessments may take place in clinic, at home or in school.

It would be beneficial for your child to wear comfortable clothing and supportive footwear so that your occupational therapist can complete a full assessment.

If your child uses glasses, equipment or splints, please bring these with you.

Children should attend clinic appointments with a parent or carer. To help reduce distractions, we kindly ask that siblings are not brought along where possible.

If you know in advance that you are unable to attend, please contact the Children’s Occupational Therapy Department.

Non‑attendance may result in your child being discharged from the occupational therapy service.

If you have any information that you would like to discuss without your child present, you can contact us on the number provided in the 'Contact us' section and ask to speak to an occupational therapist.

Our service is made up of a team of qualified occupational therapists, therapy assistants and administration officers.

Advice sheets

A comprehensive collection of practical advice sheets offering classroom, fine motor, handwriting and self‑care strategies to support children and young people at home and in school.

Useful websites

Royal College of Occupational Therapists
The professional body for occupational therapists in the UK, offering guidance, resources and advocacy for the profession.

Well Child
Support, information and practical help for families caring for seriously ill children at home.

Scope
A disability equality charity providing advice, support and campaigning for a fairer society for disabled people.

Contact
A charity supporting families with disabled children through expert advice, information and community connection.

National Autistic Society
The UK’s leading autism charity offering support, information and advocacy for autistic people and their families.

Cerebra
A charity helping families of children with brain conditions through research, advice and practical support.

Watch me do it
A video‑based resource helping children learn everyday skills by watching peers demonstrate them step‑by‑step.