Children's therapy
Fine motor skills, handwriting, dressing, eating and play, worked on at home or in school through a block of sessions with clear goals.
Paediatric occupational therapyPrivate occupational therapy in Newcastle upon Tyne
Based in Newcastle, we see children, adults and older people at home, in school and at work across the city, with regular therapy blocks, assessments and written reports arranged around your week.
- Based in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Weekly therapy blocks possible
- Home, school and work visits
- Reports for schools and solicitors
Request a quote
Tell us a little about what you need and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Our service
Private Occupational Therapy services across Newcastle
Private Occupational Therapy provides occupational therapy for children, adults and older people in Newcastle upon Tyne, including children's therapy, rehabilitation after stroke or brain injury, mental health OT, home assessments and medico-legal reports.
An occupational therapist carries out every piece of work, seeing you at home, at school, at work or by video. As the service is based in the city, visits involve only short trips across town. Each referral follows the same order: an initial conversation, an assessment, a written report with recommendations, then therapy sessions or follow-up where they are needed.
What you can expect
- A conversation about your goals first
- A quote before any work goes ahead
- A clear written report
- Recommendations you can put into practice
- Progress reviewed against agreed goals
- Liaison with schools or clinicians, with consent
An occupational therapist on your doorstep
Living close to the therapist matters most for work that runs little and often, such as weekly visits for a child who struggles with handwriting or dressing, or an adult rebuilding routines after an illness. It also means one person can be seen in more than one place, at home one week and in the classroom or office the next.
Visits cover every part of Newcastle, from the Tyneside flats and terraces of Heaton, Fenham and Benwell to Jesmond and Gosforth, the western estates of Kenton and Westerhope, and the newer homes around Kingston Park and the Great Park. If you live just beyond the city boundary, the areas served page lists the rest of the region, including Gateshead and North Shields.
- Gosforth
- Jesmond
- Heaton
- Byker
- Walker
- Fenham
- Benwell
- Kenton
- Westerhope
- Newburn
- Kingston Park
- Great Park
Services in the city
What can a private OT help with in Newcastle?
Many people come to us with a practical problem that is getting in the way of ordinary life. These are the areas city families and adults ask about most.
Rehab after stroke or brain injury
Hands-on rehabilitation at home once a hospital stay ends, focused on personal care, cooking, fatigue and getting out again.
Neurological rehabilitation
Mental health OT
Rebuilding structure, motivation and confidence for adults whose routines have slipped because of anxiety, low mood or burnout.
Mental health occupational therapyYoung adults and students
Help with organisation, sensory needs and independent living skills for young people leaving home or starting at one of the city's universities.
Home assessments
Advice on stairs, bathrooms and access, written up so you can share it with a landlord, a builder or the council.
Reports
Assessments for EHCP evidence, injury claims and care planning, written clearly for the people who have to act on them.
Medico-legal and care needs reportsSupport after a stay at the RVI or Freeman Hospital
Many people in Newcastle are treated by the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, whose main sites are the Royal Victoria Infirmary and the Freeman Hospital, with the Great North Children's Hospital on the RVI site. Hospital therapy teams concentrate on getting someone home safely. The longer work of relearning everyday tasks usually happens afterwards, in the person's own kitchen, bathroom and street.
A private occupational therapist can pick up from that point alongside any NHS care already in place. Typical goals include washing and dressing with less help, cooking a simple meal again, managing the stairs in a two-storey house or an upstairs flat, and planning a gradual return to work or study. Private Occupational Therapy is independent of the trust, so you can get in touch directly without a referral.
Who usually makes the first contact
Often it is a husband, wife or adult son or daughter who has noticed that coming home has been harder than expected. Case managers and solicitors also contact us after a serious injury, when a detailed picture of daily needs is required for a rehabilitation plan or a claim.
How it works
How a block of therapy is set up across the city
Tell us what is happening
Use the quote form or email a short description of the difficulty, who it affects and which part of Newcastle you live in.
An initial conversation
We talk through goals and settings, then send a quote covering the assessment, any report and the number of sessions suggested.
Assessment where it matters
The first visit happens wherever the problem shows up, which might be the family home, a nursery in Gosforth or an office in the city centre.
Regular sessions and reviews
Short travel times make weekly or fortnightly sessions realistic, with progress checked against agreed goals and some reviews held by video.
For professionals
Work for city solicitors, schools and case managers
Professionals across Newcastle use private OT when they need evidence they can rely on: clear findings, realistic recommendations and a therapist who will attend the setting in person.
A SENCO may want an assessment of a pupil's motor or sensory needs to support an EHCP request to Newcastle City Council. A solicitor or deputy may need a care needs report after an injury, and an employer may want advice on adjustments for someone returning after illness. Every piece of work is quoted and its scope agreed before any visit. There is more detail in our information for professionals.
Common requests
- Care needs and medico-legal reports
- EHCP and school-based assessments
- Return to work and workplace visits
- Home adaptation recommendations
- Equipment and seating advice
- Case-managed rehabilitation
FAQs
Questions people ask before booking
Is there a clinic I can come to?
Sessions take place in your home, school or workplace rather than a clinic, because that is where the tasks you want help with actually happen. Some reviews and parent sessions can be held by video if that suits you better.
Can my child be seen at school as well as at home?
Yes, with the school's agreement. Classroom observations are common for children with handwriting, attention or sensory difficulties, and what is seen in school often shapes the strategies used at home.
Can private OT run alongside NHS treatment?
It can. Many clients are still under a hospital consultant or a community team, and private sessions simply add more practical time at home. With your permission, reports can be shared with the professionals already involved.
Start with a short enquiry
Let us know who needs support, what is getting in the way and roughly where you are in Newcastle. Private Occupational Therapy will reply by email to arrange a first conversation and a written quote.