Resourses for parents

Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP) is a specialist body of Children’s Physiotherapist that can offer various resources for healthcare professionals and parents/carers of children who may be needing access to physiotherapy.

The links below can be downloaded and be used for free and are provided by the APCP.

Babies and Toddler leaflets (Under 5 years old)

Equipment leaflets

Some common specific conditions

Groups and activities

  • Para Sport - Havering Active – Sessions for children with disabilities including athletics, free jump, cricket, swimming, boccia.
  • Sapphire leisure centre – free ice skating for home schooled children.
  • Sapphire leisure centre – swimming for special needs children. 
  • https://www.everyoneactive.com – referrals for over 16 free gym access. 
  • Sports | CP Sport | Cerebral Palsy Sport - CP sports. 
  • Bike hire at Thames Chase  
  • EPCP Romford FC – football for CP children 6+ years - £2 a session. 
  • www.lighthavencare.com - 16+ transition help for vulnerable chidren/adults with LD, neurodivergence, mental health + sports groups and school holiday respite. 
  • Adaptive Fitness | Alt Movement | England based in Grays ‘At Alternative Movement we work with adaptive athletes to help them achieve their full potential, rather than looking at those with impairments and disabilities and what they can’t do, we explore the things they can.
  • Wave Girls 13-17 Youth Club — WAVE Girls 13-17 Youth Club