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Children's Therapies main imageWelcome to The Pod! Here you will find films, resources and links that can help your child achieve their therapy goals.

We support children and young people to develop their skills to their full potential, so they can participate in everyday activities. We work in partnership with you, your child and any other important people in their life.

The Pod has been developed by the Children’s Therapies Service, provided by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. Find your nearest team below.

Children's Therapies Care Coordination

This is a service for babies and children who present with an identified developing condition or disability.

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Children's Therapies OT

Supporting children and young people to participate in everyday activities and occupations.

Childrens Therapies Physio

Supporting children and young people with physical difficulties to reach their full potential.

Childrens Therapies SALT

Supporting children and young people with communication, eating and swallowing difficulties to reach their full potential.

Contact us

North Kent

Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley

0300 790 6235
kentchft.ctsnorthteam@nhs.net

East Kent

Thanet and Canterbury

0300 123 8112
kentchft.cteast-admin@nhs.net

West Kent

0300 123 7004
kentchft.ctwestkent@nhs.net

Maidstone base at Heathside Centre

Tunbridge Wells base at Dolphin Centre for Children

East Sussex

School Health One Point (SHOP)

0300 123 4062 
kentchft.esschoolhealthservice@nhs.net

Care Coordination Service

This is a service for babies and children who present with an identified developing condition or disability which is impacting on or has the potential to significantly impact upon their long term development and / or function.

Advice line

Call these numbers to access our Therapy Advice line for parents and professionals – find out more about the advice line below.

Make a referral

Find out referral details and make a referral to the Children's Therapies Service.

 

Re-refer your child

If you would like to refer your child back to the team for more support with an issue your child has previously seen the team for, please use this form

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