Child Protection and Safeguarding links
Safeguarding at Mersey Care is about helping people feel safe, supported, and listened to, you can find out more here.
Below is information, signposting to other websites and resources that you may find useful.
If your therapist has recommended equipment to support your child, you may find these on one of the following websites:
- www.taskmasteronline.co.uk
- www.homecraft-rolyan.com
- www.co-opmobility.co.uk
- www.peta-uk.com
- www.backinaction.co.uk
- www.fledglings.org.uk
- www.merseycare.nhs.uk/independent-living
Please note: this is not an exhaustive list. We recommend looking at the equipment on the website and then comparing prices. You can also contact your local disability shop to see if you can try this equipment to see its suitability for your needs before purchasing
The websites below provide a wide range of information, resources and support for the named conditions:
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust - www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk
- Asthma UK - www.asthma.org.uk
- SCOPE - www.scope.org.uk
- Muscular Dystrophy - www.musculardystrophyuk.org
- Dyspraxia Association - dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
- National Autistic Society - www.autism.org.uk
- Downs Syndrome Association - www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
- Cerebral Palsy - www.cerebralpalsy.org
Our staff are members of one or more of the following professional bodies:
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Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists - www.apcp.csp.org.uk
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Royal College of Occupational Therapists - www.rcot.co.uk
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy - www.csp.org.uk
We follow evidence based guidance from the National Institute for Care and Excellence (NICE)
- Wheelchair Service - Knowsley
- Halton and St Helens Wheelchair Service – St Helens
- Social care - St Helens Borough Council
- St Helens Family Information Directory | SEND Information Hub
- Children with Disabilities Service | Knowsley Family Information Service
- Safeguarding children | Knowsley Council
- St Helens Safeguarding Children Partnership
- St Helens Safeguarding Children Partnership
- Children and families - KSCP
