How to Refer

Referrals are accepted from: 

Directly from the ward when an inpatient on Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) or have been an inpatient on the Neonatal intensive care unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd (YGC). 

Community referrals will be considered for acceptance to the service on receipt of a completed referral form.   To refer to the Children’s Occupational Therapy Service please complete the single point of access referral form below. Alternatively you can request a referral form from BCU.ChildrensOTEast@wales.nhs.uk

Referrals are accepted from Paediatricians and their team members, GP’s, Allied Health Professionals, Educational Psychologists, Nursing services, Head teachers/ALNCO’s and parents if re-referring to the service, if previously known within 6 months.

All referrals need to have gained parental/guardian consent and any language preferences.
If you would like to discuss a referral to our service and would like to speak directly to one of our Occupational Therapists, we can provide advice on a Monday 10:00-12:00 or Wednesday 15:00-16:00. If you would like to speak to us outside of these times please contact us via email to arrange an appointment. 

This referral form can be used for referrals to Neonatal, Community and Neurodevelopmental Occupational Therapy Services. It can also be used for referrals for our DCD Service. 

If you have any queries regarding a referral or require further information, please contact the service on 03000 848288