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Children's Therapy Service - Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Children's Therapy provides occupational therapy and physiotherapy for children from birth to school leaving age within the local authority areas of Weymouth and Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and Purbeck.

We are an integrated team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Dietitians. Children's Therapy is largely a community-based service providing direct therapy, advice and/or training.

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Venue/Contact Details
Children's Therapy Department
Damers Road
Dorchester
Dorset
Postcode
DT1 2LB
Area coverage
Pan Dorset
Directions
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Facilities
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Disabled Car Parking
  • Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Monday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm;Wednesday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm;Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm;Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Further opening details:
  • Afternoon
  • Morning
  • Daily
Availability
  • All Year Round
Costs:
This service is free
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 0 years to 18 years
Referral process:
  • The Children's Therapy Service accepts referrals from:? Paediatricians, GPs, Health visitors and other healthcare professionals, Teachers (if a child has been through the 'Learn to Move, Move to Learn' programme in school.
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