Occupational therapy services for children and young people

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.

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