Occupational Therapy for Children and Young People

Telephone: 01387 244470

Contact email:  dg.ot-child-health@nhs.scot

Website:  https://www.facebook.com/OccupationalTherapyDumfriesandGalloway

Address: The Willows, Glencaple Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TG

Who the service is aimed at:  Available for all children and young people with occupational performance difficulties

Support provided: Occupational Therapy is a person centred profession which promotes health and wellbeing, through enabling, engagement and participation in the occupations of everyday living.

Age range: UNDER SCHOOL AGE;PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE;SECONDARY SCHOOL AGE;16-18;

Area covered: All Dumfries and Galloway

Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service – like a school, social worker, health practitioner for example?

Families can contact the service directly, or another service can make a referral.

How to make a referral: Families should contact the service using the enquiry line 01387 241882 / DG.OT-enquiryline@nhs.scot.  Services should use a Request For Assistance (RfA) form.

Top tips for making a ‘good’ referral (if applicable): Our service works with children and young people between the ages of 0-18 years who have specific difficulties in participating in or completing daily activities.

We do ask that if a professional is referring on behalf of a parent, parental consent is obtained before the request for assistance is sent to us. 

What needs to be in place before a referral is accepted (for example a Child’s Plan)?  Nothing

Is there a charge/fee for this service?  NoIf there is a charge/fee, is there funding available for this? N/A