Children's speech and language services

If you or someone you know needs support or information, you can look at the advice section on this website. You can also talk to the team who is supporting you.

• Urgent help and support in an emergency
• Support for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND)
• Support available in Herefordshire while waiting for your appointment — Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System
• Support available in Worcestershire while waiting for your appointment — Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System

Children's occupational therapy webinars

Our Children’s Occupational Therapy team offers free online webinars for parents and carers, providing practical advice and strategies to support children and young people at home.

Choose the webinar that best matches your child’s needs:

• Making sense – for children with sensory sensitivities or difficulties affecting daily life. Book now.
• Skills for independence – practical ways to help children with additional needs develop everyday skills. Book here: Book now. 
  Moving and doing – for children who experience difficulties with coordination or everyday tasks such as dressing and using cutlery. Book now.

What to expect:

• Parent/carer-only sessions (children and young people should not attend)
• Approximately 1 hour long delivered via Microsoft Teams
• Opportunity to ask questions with an occupational therapist
• Presentation slides shared after the session

If you feel your child may need additional support after attending a webinar, contact our OT Advice Line on 0300 247 0017 Wednesday, 9am–12pm and Thursday, 1pm–4pm. For help with booking or joining a webinar, call 01562 514520.