Hi,
Please can anyone advise me. I am Chair of Governors at a school for children with complex learning
difficulties. Physio provision is very limited in my area and due to this, the NHS area physio team have been
instructed to provide more of an advisory/consultative role, rather than hands-on support. As a result, school
staff and parents will no doubt be called upon to actually do the practical work of routine therapy.
I am very worried about the prospect of untrained or briefly trained individuals however well meaning and
dedicated, conducting manipulations on children with all sorts of problems including brittle bones. It is also
very unfair to expect school staff to get involved in physio when they have more than enough to do already.
When I asked about additional provision, the area senior therapist told me that she is only able to provide a
service in accordance with the Children Act.
I am at a loss as to what to do for the best. Can anyone offer any help or advice please?
Best Regards
Ian Penfold
Chair of Governors
Henry Tyndale School
Farnborough
Hants
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