Occupational therapy for children (CYPOT) NHS service
The CYPOT is the children and young people's occupational therapy NHS service.
It supports children and young people (ages 0 to 19) in enhancing engagement, performance and independence. The CYPOT team works closely with nurseries and schools.
The team provide online programmes to support your child with various daily routines, including:
- dressing
- toothbrushing
- toilet training
- handwriting
- and sleep routines
Visit the CLHC NHS website to find out more about CYPOT (Occupational Therapy for Children).
If difficulties persist, parents and caregivers can seek referrals via clcht.referrals.cypot@nhs.net
The referral process
The school teacher or the SENCO who is a designated staff member in a school to oversee and coordinate support for SEND children and young people can assist parents with a CYPOT referral.
In H&F the occupational therapy provision for children with an education, health and care (EHC) plan is provided by special education needs occupational therapy (SEN OT) services.