Our clients and parents often have questions about our children’s physiotherapy services. These are the ones we are asked most — if yours is not answered here, just get in touch.
No GP referral required. Families, case managers and solicitors are welcome to contact us directly.
Real feedback from the families we support with paediatric physiotherapy across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
The questions families and professionals ask us most often, answered plainly.
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No. If you are concerned about your child’s development you can contact our team directly, without a GP referral. If we need more information we would first ask for your consent to contact the relevant professional, such as consultants or case managers.
Call us on 07557 537203 or email hello@ptkids.co.uk and we will talk through what your child needs. You can also read more on our children’s physiotherapy page, or see fees and what to expect before you book.
We have an experienced team who have worked in the NHS and private sectors, and we recognise that communication about a shared patient is essential. If you are already seeing an NHS physiotherapist then, with your consent, we will contact them so our approaches are consistent and you are not given conflicting information.
We observe your child at home or at nursery or school and carry out a full, regular holistic assessment of their needs. We look not only at their movements and activities but at how they manage them, and we examine their joints and muscles to understand the extent of their condition.
Every child develops at their own pace, so the frequency of sessions depends on the child and their condition. Although it is difficult without assessing your child in person, we can usually tell you whether physiotherapy is likely to help, or advise whether your child needs to see an occupational therapist or speak to a GP.
We assess your child, agree goals with you, and give you a clear plan — which may be advice only, a short block of therapy, or ongoing support. You are involved throughout, and you will leave with a home programme that fits into your family’s routine.
Our fees are charged at an hourly rate. Some staff are recognised by private health insurance providers, so patients covered by BUPA, Aviva or other private schemes may be able to claim their fees or a proportion of them. We do not accept AXA PPP cover.
We advise contacting your health insurance company to confirm they will cover the cost of treatment. Please contact us and we can provide a specific quotation for your requirements.
Ask us anything — we would rather answer a question than have you wondering.
No GP letter required. Families, case managers and solicitors all welcome — we respond within 48 hours.
Call 07557 537203 · Email hello@ptkids.co.uk
