The service offers assessment and interventions for a range of conditions, including:

• neurodisabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida or congenital disorders
• neuromuscular disorders
• gross motor delay
• developmental disorders relating to prematurity
• baby orthopaedic conditions such as positional talipes, torticollis, plagiocephally
• syndromes affecting a child's movement and motor function
• evolving motor disorders or gait abnormalities which are interfering with mobility and function
• children aged five and under with an MSK complaint.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• children and young people aged up to 18 years
• registered with a GP in Haringey

Exclusions

• respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis or acute chest infections in children with motor disorders
• flat feet or foot pain in typically developing children. Please refer these children to podiatry via haringey.adult-referrals@nhs.net
• assessment or intervention for knock knees, bow legs or in-toeing walking patterns. These are normal variants. If bow legs are excessive, worsening or occurring in a child over three then further investigations may be needed.
• MSK referrals for young people aged 5 -18 should be sent to whh-tr.haringeymskreferrals@nhs.net.

How to Refer

Locations

Tynemouth Road Health Centre (main service)