Barnet Childrens Integrated Therapies Information for Parents and Carers

Barnet CIT provides an integrated approach to support babies and children with additional needs.
Your baby may have a complex medical background and may have difficulties feeding or achieving developmental milestones. These include:
- such as sitting and/or using their hands for exploration and play
- and/or have difficulties with communication.
Our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) includes Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
We are also supported by Integrated Therapy Assistants.
We can offer you support with the following:
- Advice with implementing safe ways of feeding and developing feeding skills.
- Advice to help your baby with their development.
- Advice about how to help your baby develop their posture and movement.
Depending on your baby’s needs the MDT may offer you:
- Appointments at home, or at a clinic setting.
- Advice regarding aids and equipment
- Education for you and other carers around your baby’s needs and recommendations on interventions.
We can signpost to other services within Barnet:
- Barnet CIT Advice and Support: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=43512
- Children’s Centers in Barnet:
  www.barnet.gov.uk/directories/childrens-centres-in-barnet
- Early Help team:
  www.barnet.gov.uk/children-and-families/early-help-children-young-people-and-families
- Health visiting service: www.healthychildprogramme4barnet.co.uk
- Barnet local offer:
  www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk

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A referral from a doctor / health care professional or the parents is needed.
Your baby must be registered with a Barnet GP.
If you need to change the appointment you must give at least 24 hours’ notice so that the appointment time can be offered to another family.
Please note, if you do not attend the appointment, your baby may be discharged.
At your appointment, the therapist will ask you questions about your baby’s needs.
Treatment options can vary depending on your baby’s individual needs.
It often includes a specific home programme and advice.
It is important to follow this advice to see changes in your baby’s development and management of their needs.
During the therapy assessment and treatment process we may need to contact relevant doctors / health professionals involved in your baby’s care.

Barnet Children’s Integrated Therapies
3rd Floor, Westgate House,
Edgware Community Hospital,
Burnt Oak Broadway,
HA8 0AD

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Published:

14 Apr 2023

Review:

14 Apr 2025

Reference:

CYP/BarnetCIT/IfP&C/01