The Honeylands Physiotherapy Team
Our 0–3 year-old service is run from the Honeyland's building based on the Vranch House site. The Honeylands Team comprises of three Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapists; Charlotte Mearing, Louisa Soar and Kirsty Scales. Supported by Helen Hicks, Physiotherapy technician.
As part of our role, we also provide the Physiotherapy service to babies on the Neonatal unit at RDUH. Once those babies are discharged from the unit, those that meet our neurodevelopmental criteria, will then be followed up by our specialist Physiotherapists at Honeylands for as long as clinically indicated. Some babies will also have a specific Neurodevelopmental assessment called a Bayley's assessment at 6 and 24 months old. You will be informed by your Physiotherapist or Paediatrician if your child requires this.
We accept referrals from GP's, Health visitors, Paediatricians and parents for any physical difficulty that a baby, toddler or pre- schooler is experiencing which can range from flat feet/toe walking, gross motor delay to Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy etc.
We work closely with the wider Multidisciplinary team at both the RDUH hospital and CFHD Honeyland's team to ensure optimum communication and holistic care for your child. Once your child starts nursery/school we will also liaise closely with education to help promote any support needed to encourage your child's independence and participation.