AQW 1573/08 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to make a statement on the general availability of paediatric occupational therapy across Northern Ireland.

Asked by Naomi Long MLA on 9 November 2007

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Tabled
9 November 2007
Answer due by
23 November 2007
Answered
23 November 200714 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

Paediatric Occupational Therapy provision is available in schools and in a wide range of settings in the community for those children assessed as requiring occupational therapy. In addition, nine early intervention multidisciplinary teams, which include paediatric Occupational Therapists, have been established across Northern Ireland.

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