10/11/2025
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Neuro Alliance Paediatric Upper Limb (UL) Service!
Our Paediatric UL OT Team Nat, Emma, and El are passionate about supporting children to achieve their best possible hand and arm function, and we’re excited to be expanding further into this specialised space.
When to consider a referral to our Paediatric UL Team:
👋 When a child’s hand or arm function isn’t developing as expected, despite your usual interventions.
💪 When you observe posturing that varies from normal in resting or active positions.
🤝 When a second opinion on upper limb management may be helpful.
What our service can offer:
🔸Comprehensive initial and formalised assessments including the Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) for children with hemiplegic CP (2–18 years).
🔸 Targeted therapy blocks or guidance for ongoing therapy teams.
🔸 Support with spasticity management and custom splinting where indicated.
🔸Collaboration with HNE Health Rehab Team as needed.
🔸Assistance with functional UL goals such as feeding and switching.
We typically see clients with Cerebral Palsy (CP), those at risk of CP, or with rare genetic conditions affecting upper limb function.
If you have clients who may benefit from a review by our UL Service, please reach out to discuss or via our online referral form
