Herts CYPT

Supporting children, young people and their families living in Hertfordshire as part of the Integrated Therapy Service provided by HCT.

20/03/2026

It’s SIGN LANGUAGE WEEK!
16th – 22nd March 2026

Here are some FUN FACTS about BSL!
Which ones had you not heard of before?

Stay till the end to find the answers from our post on Monday!

18/03/2026

It’s SIGN LANGUAGE WEEK!
16th – 22nd March 2026

1. Bring BSL to the classroom – registar here for a FREE lesson! www.signlanguageweek.org.uk
2. Registar now for FREE BSL lessons for companies! www.signlanguageweek.org.uk
3. Want to learn BSL? Find a credited course near you: www.signature.org.uk
4. Visit the National Deaf Childrens Society (NDCS) webiste for more videos and resources to learn BSL: www.ndcs.org.uk (British Sign Language videos and resources)
5. “We demand a world where every deaf child has the language to share their hopes, dreams, fears and ideas. We want British Sign Language in the hands of those who need it most.” – learn more about the campaign here: bda.org.uk/bsl-in-our-hands/
6. Learn more about what BSL is and guidelines for communicating with d/Deaf people here: bda.org.uk/help-resources/

16/03/2026

It’s SIGN LANGUAGE WEEK!
16th – 22nd March 2026
Guess which signs the Speech and Language Therapy team are signing – comment below what you think they are!
We’ll post the answers at the end of the week
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13/03/2026

Are you unsure how to dress your baby for sleep?
The Lullaby Trust has a simple guide for different room temperatures.
Helping families reduce SIDS risk with clear, evidence‑based advice. 💛
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/safer-sleep-week/

12/03/2026

Not all baby products are safe for sleep.
The Lullaby Trust’s Safer Sleep Essentials posters make it simple for families to see what their baby truly needs — and what’s best avoided.
Clear, evidence‑based guidance helps reduce the risk of SIDS and supports safer sleep routines.
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/safer-sleep-week/

11/03/2026

It’s Safer Sleep Week!
This year’s theme is Baby Necessities — helping families understand what their baby really needs for safe sleep. Keeping it simple keeps babies safe.
Find out more on the Lullaby Trust's Website:
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/safer-sleep-week/

05/03/2026

World Book Day is a celebration of books, stories, and the joy of reading. It’s all about inspiring children to discover new adventures through books and encouraging a lifelong love of reading! Let your children join in with resources from our friends at World Book Day! Children can design their own personalised bookmark- drawing characters, adding features, and making something they’ll love using every day. It’s a low-cost, imaginative way to spark creativity and build positive connections with reading at home, in school, or in the community.

04/03/2026

Our Patient experience Team recently carried out two clinic visits, hearing directly from parents and young people about their experiences with our Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy service. Here’s what they shared:

“My child’s experience with the occupational therapy intervention has been good. The sessions have helped him in his day-to-day life. Overall, the service and the therapist are doing well!”

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

03/03/2026

The National Deaf Children’s Society and Family Fund have launched a new UK‑wide programme to support families with deaf children aged 0–11 (or still in primary school).
This new initiative offers grants for:

💬 British Sign Language (BSL) courses
🎧 Assistive technology and specialist equipment
💻 Computers and tablets to support communication and learning
The programme is designed to help deaf children communicate more confidently and take part fully in everyday life, education and play. Applications are open now — but funding is limited, so families are encouraged to apply soon!

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/national-deaf-childrens-society-family-fund

20/02/2026

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak from HCT CYP Therapies ✨
This week saw the start of Ramadan and we extend our warmest wishes to our Muslim colleagues, patients, families and communities.
To everyone taking part in fasting or prayer, and to those supporting others during this time — we wish you a peaceful, healthy and blessed Ramadan.

19/02/2026

Our Patient experience Team recently carried out two clinic visits, hearing directly from parents and young people about their experiences with our Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy service. Here’s what they shared:

“The sessions have been great overall, providing us with support and assistance. The therapist has been helpful, for example, she assisted my child with the splint by readjusting it during the session, which made it more comfortable for him.”

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!
From HCT CYP Therapies

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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, Howard Court
Welwyn Garden City
AL71BW

Telephone

+441923470680

Website

https://www.hct.nhs.uk/our-services/children-young-peoples-therapies-service/

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