Children's Occupational Therapy

Frequently asked questions
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Frequently asked questions

Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked about the Children’s Occupational Therapy Service

Has my child been referred to the Children's Occupational Therapy Service and how long is the waiting list?

For information regarding referrals, please contact 01482 692929 (Option 4).

I need to cancel or rearrange my appointment

To cancel/ rearrange your appointment, please contact your team via the contact information provided on our page. Or contact your therapist directly if you have their contact details.

I need some advice around housing or adaptations – What do I do?

If you need support relating to housing and/or adaptations, this is provided by the Hull Council.

Telephone: (01482) 612528

What do I do when my child has outgrown their equipment or looks uncomfortable?

If the equipment was provided by your occupational therapist, please discuss this with them. For equipment provided by other services, you will need to contact those teams directly.

How do I return equipment we no longer need?

If you have already benefited from equipment loaned to you that you no longer need, you can request a free collection so we can recycle and help others in need. Contact us on 01482 249057 or email ERY-HullCommunityEquipment@medequip-uk.com.

I think my child needs a wheelchair or specialist buggy/My child has outgrown their wheelchair/buggy

You can discuss this with your child’s occupational therapist, if you have one involved in your care. Alternatively, GP’s can also make a referral to wheelchair services.

If you already have a wheelchair/buggy and this needs adjustment, please contact AJM Healthcare directly 0808 1753969. Families that live in Pocklington/Vale of York, please see NHS Vale or York Clinical Commissioning Group - Wheelchair Services.

My child has sensory processing difficulties, how can I get help?

The Sensory Processing Service provides support for children with sensory processing difficulties. You can find more information via the below link:

Sensory Processing Service

Contact information

Address and locations

Hull 

The Walker Street Centre
70 Walker Street, Hull
HU3 2HE

Beverley

East Riding Community Hospital
Swinemoor Lane, Beverley
HU17 8BU

Goole

Bartholomew House
Boothferry Road, Goole
DN14 6AL

Clinical sessions do not take place at Goole.

Please see our ‘Locations’ page for more information.

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“ Fantastic team of people who have helped my family greatly. My daughter has a great relationship with her OT. I couldn't ask for a better support! ”

“ Having an occupational therapist has helped loads with my child; they support her in her every need from getting the right equipment she needs to showing me the right steps to take. ”

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