CHFT Children’s Occupational Therapy

CHFT Children’s Occupational Therapy Calderdale and Huddersfield Children's Occupational Therapy Team within Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Thank you

Welcome to the Calderdale and Huddersfield Children's Occupational Therapy Team's page. This page aims to give you information about our services and general support regarding Occupational Therapy and will not be used for giving specific advice. We are a team of qualified Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants who provide a child centred, family orientated approach. We work with children who have a physical, functional or coordination difficulty that impacts on their activities of daily living at home or at school (for example dressing, writing, playing, eating). We enable the child to reach their maximum developmental potential and gain independence in performing daily living activities by linking closely with families and other professionals. If you have any questions or would like to make a referral, please contact the admin team on 01422 261 340. If you are not within our area, your GP will be able to signpost you to your local service.

Wizzybugs are a great way of toddlers developing independence and joystick control
29/08/2025

Wizzybugs are a great way of toddlers developing independence and joystick control

Who are our Wizzybugs for?🐞

Our fun Wizzybug powered wheelchairs have been designed especially for any young, disabled child who could benefit from the experience of a powered wheelchair.

Over the years, we have given free Wizzybugs to children with a wide range of conditions including cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and lesser-known disabilities which might affect a child’s ability to walk (or to walk for very long without tiring).

But there are no set criteria, and your child does not have to have a confirmed diagnosis at the point that you apply.

If a child is aged between 14 months and over (and weighs less than 20kg), a Wizzybug could bring them the opportunity to learn, play and explore like never before.

https://designability.org.uk/assistive-solutions/wizzybug/

This clothing has been recommended by one of our parents. It was created by a young person
29/08/2025

This clothing has been recommended by one of our parents. It was created by a young person

Sensory clothing for kids, designed by kids. Home of the world's first sensory clothing with built-in popits, the Fidget-T. As seen on ITV's This Morning.

New West Yorkshire resources to support Neurodivergent children & their families
12/08/2025

New West Yorkshire resources to support Neurodivergent children & their families

The West Yorkshire Neurodiversity Programme and All Star, have developed high-quality, practical, and accessible resources to support neurodivergent individuals and their families across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield.

We are here at the Calderdale Local offer event. If you have any questions or want to find out more, you’ll find us on t...
19/06/2025

We are here at the Calderdale Local offer event. If you have any questions or want to find out more, you’ll find us on table 21

Today we have been learning lots with CHFT Children's Physiotherapy about supported lying. Thanks to Simple Stuff Works ...
06/11/2024

Today we have been learning lots with CHFT Children's Physiotherapy about supported lying. Thanks to Simple Stuff Works Associates Ltd for the training and to Simply Moving and Sleeping for hosting us

This is a cute idea to get those hands moving
03/11/2024

This is a cute idea to get those hands moving

03/11/2024

Here are some ideas for sensory activities, which might be particularly helpful when supporting a young person with complex learning needs.
Please remember not to introduce too much sensory stimuli at the same time, as this can be overwhelming.

02/11/2024

Using sparklers is a great way to practice prewriting shapes and writing your name!

02/11/2024

🎆 We want everyone to be able to safely enjoy Bonfire Night this year, and avoid coming to our busy A&E departments. 🎆

The safest way is to attend an organised event. But if you do plan to celebrate at home, please follow these safety tips from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue 👉 https://buff.ly/3YGCHjj

16/10/2024

The Active Hands Company makes gripping aids for people with limited hand mobility, giving you independence in all areas of life.

14/10/2024
Happy AHP Day! If you have any questions about how Occupational Therapy can help your child, please comment below 👇🏻
14/10/2024

Happy AHP Day! If you have any questions about how Occupational Therapy can help your child, please comment below 👇🏻

Happy AHP Day to all of our Allied Health Professionals!

We have a talented bunch here at CHFT including:

😷 Operating Department Practitioners
🦶 Podiatrists
💬 Speech and language therapists
🦴 Radiographers
👀 Orthoptists
👟 Physiotherapists
🍉 Dietitians
🦽 Occupational therapists

Our AHPs and AHP Support Workers make up more than 1000 of our workforce. A huge thank you to each of you - enjoy your day!

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Huddersfield
HD33DA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441422261340

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