Hywel Dda University Health Board Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service
Disabled Access: Yes
Website: http://hduhb.nhs.wales/healthcare/services-and-teams/paediatric-occupational-therapy/
Summary
Occupational therapy is a health care profession that helps individuals with difficulties achieve their maximum level of independence and potential in all areas if daily living, including work, play, self-care, and school. The service works with other key people involved with children and young people’s lives such as families, other health professionals, education and social care to ensure the best support is available.
The service helps children and young people who have significant difficulties carrying out their everyday activities, are aged 0 - 18 years and live in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire or Ceredigion.
How to access the service:
1. Referral by GP / Health Professional
You can be referred to the service by health professionals that know the child.
2. Self Referral via Form
You can complete a children’s occupational therapy request for help form: Paediatric occupational therapy - electronic referral form
Usually the first assessment is carried out over the telephone so please ensure all the numbers are correct and that you have stated any communication or language needs. Please also include an email address. Requests may be returned if more information is needed.
You can either send this in by post to your local team or via email to: Childrens.OTService.hdd@wales.nhs.uk
Who can I contact for help if I have difficulty completing the form?
If you have difficulty completing the form please call your local team listed below and there will be someone to assist you:
Carmarthen Children’s Occupational Therapy Service, St Anne’s Building, St David’s Park, Job Well Rd, Carmarthen, SA31 3BB
Telephone: 01267 246424
Llanelli Children’s Occupational Therapy Service, Elizabeth Williams Clinic, Mill Lane, Llanelli, SA15 3SE
Telephone: 01554 784738
Ceredigion Children’s Occupational Therapy Service, Cardigan Integrated Care Centre, Rhodfa’r Felin, Cardigan, Ceredigion
Telephone: 01239 801564
Pembrokeshire Children’s Occupational Therapy Service, Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Rd, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ
Telephone: 01437 773052
Last Updated: 05 March 2024 08:48 by NHS 111 Wales