Aids, adaptations and equipment for children and young people with SEND

About the service

We help children and young people with disabilities to:

• increase their safety and independence
• improve their participation in daily activities and fulfil their potential.

We can visit children and young people with permanent disabilities in their home and do a functional assessment of their daily activities.

After the assessment, we:

• recommend specialist equipment and minor or major adaptations
• advise on safe manual handling techniques.

What support you can get

We can:

• give you equipment to help increase independence with activities such as getting in and out of the bath
• give you equipment to help your child move from one position to another if they can’t do so on their own
• give you specialist seating to increase independence and support postural management
• make recommendations for minor adaptations, such as grab rails on stairs and window restrictors
• make recommendations for major adaptations, such as a level access shower, through-floor lift or ramp at the front of your property.

Eligibility criteria

To access this service, you must:

• have a permanent disability (including physical and learning disabilities and mental health problems)
• live in the Lewisham borough
• be aged 0–18 years old.

How to make a referral

You can refer yourself or you can be referred by:

• your parent or carer
• health and social care professionals

You can make a referral by email or phone by contacting the Lewisham Paediatric Community Therapy Team.