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Durham was last inspected in June 2024. As part of the inspection process, inspectors received feedback and views from 1,500 children, young people, families and partners. You can read more about the feedback from the inspectors on our Strategies, plans, policies and inspections page.

Children's Occupational Therapy


Some children and young people often experience difficulties in carrying out everyday tasks or establishing daily routines such as sleeping, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, or participating in mealtimes. This could be due to several reasons including developmental delay, medical needs, behavioural issues, learning difficulties or physical disabilities.

As the young person grows older, and if the difficulties continue, they might need focused intervention or support, so they can participate in school, college, or leisure activities. Traditionally, the intervention to meet these specific needs has been referred to as Occupational Therapy. However, every child is different and various levels of support may be required at different times depending upon the changing needs of the child/young person.

A guide to the occupational therapy offer for children and young people

This guide is intended for use by parents, carers, education staff and practitioners supporting children or young people living in County Durham. It outlines the complete offer of Occupational Therapy services and support across the county, irrespective of provider. If you have any doubt about where your provision comes from this can be checked with the local GP in the first instance.

A guide to the occupational therapy offer for children and young people living in County Durham (PDF) [286KB]

More information

Find out more about occupational therapy on Local Offer directory - Children's Occupational Therapy.



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