Bolton Early Years Integrated Physical Development Pathway
Getting Help (Additional Targeted Support)
This page covers the information and services available for children needing sustained, tailored support and multi-agency input due to persistent or complex needs.
Support and Contacts
Bolton Families Information Service (FIS) and Local Service Directory
Impartial information on parenting, health, education, childcare, wellbeing.
Tel: 01204 332170
Email: families@bolton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.localdirectory.bolton.gov.uk/
Bolton Toy Library
Therapeutic play and toy loan services for children aged 0–19 years and up to 25 years with SEND.
Tel: 01204 395079
Email: boltontoylibrary@yahoo.co.uk
Website: Bolton Toy Library
Early help and working together
Advice and training on Early Help processes and Lead Professional role.
Website: Early help and working together – Bolton Safeguarding Children
Referral to Occupational Therapy (OT), Physiotherapy, Community Development Unit (CDU)
Tel: 01204 462670
Email: childrensOT@boltonft.nhs.uk
Address: Children’s Therapy Department, Breightmet Health Centre, Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, BL2 6NT.
Referral Pathway: via Health Visitor, GP, SENCO, or Lead Professional.
Team Around the Early Years (TAEY)
Multi-agency family support coordination.
General Practitioner (GP) or Paediatrician
GP practices are available for routine and urgent appointments and have access to patient medical records. Under 12s will be assessed on the same day, either over the phone or in person. If someone with a medical problem is unsure where to go, visit www.111.nhs.uk or call 111.
Special Medical Professionals
If there is a known need e.g., epilepsy nurse, dietician, community nursing team etc.