Our Liverpool Clinic – Accessible and Purpose-Built for Your Child's Care
Located just five minutes from Liverpool in the peaceful suburb of Prestons, our clinic offers easy access without the stress of navigating the busy city centre.
With ample onsite parking, including dedicated disability parking right at our doorstep, we ensure a smooth and convenient experience for you and your child.
Our clinic also features accessible amenities designed to accommodate children and carers using mobility aids, ensuring comfort and ease during your visit.
A Space Designed for Comprehensive Care
Our purpose-built Liverpool clinic spans over 1000 sqm and has been designed to provide the highest level of care for children with a variety of needs. Key features include:
- 23 Individual Treatment Rooms: Designed for different types of therapy to suit your child’s needs.
- State-of-the-Art Indoor Rehab Gym: Equipped with the latest therapy equipment like spider cages, treadmills, climbing structures, and a mobility track to support all levels of physical therapy.
- Advanced AAC Equipment: Access to complex assistive communication devices, including eye gaze technology and switch-adapted toys.
- Specialised Casting and Splinting Room: A dedicated space for splinting and casting to support your child’s physical development.
- Therapy Kitchen: Our kitchen, designed with lower bench heights, allows children using wheelchairs to fully participate in therapy sessions.
- Scales and height measuring equipment
- Accessible and Modern Facilities: From bathroom amenities to our child-friendly atmosphere, we ensure a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment.
Our Liverpool clinic is designed to make therapy accessible, effective, and supportive for every child and their family.
At South West Kids Clinic, we provide a variety of therapy services personalised to address the developmental requirements of children in the Liverpool area. Below is a detailed overview of each of our primary services:
Occupational Therapy
At South West Kids Clinic, our Occupational Therapists are committed to improving your child’s independence in everyday activities. They utilise the latest treatment techniques and therapy tools to help your child enhance their motor skills, participate more fully in play, simplify tasks, and select the appropriate equipment and assistive tools. Our team works hard to ensure your child can engage more effectively in daily life with increased independence.
Speech Therapy
Our Speech Pathologists in Liverpool focus on enhancing your child’s communication, eating, and drinking abilities. We are dedicated to empowering your child to communicate their thoughts and feelings clearly and confidently. Our goal is to create safe and enjoyable mealtime experiences by promoting your child’s independent eating and drinking abilities.
Physiotherapy
Physical activity is essential for a child’s active engagement in life. Our Paediatric Physiotherapists are dedicated to advancing your child’s physical capabilities using innovative techniques and advanced therapeutic equipment. We aim to improve mobility, strength, and coordination to help your child participate more actively in physical activities and enhance their overall quality of life.
Dietetics
Nutrition is critical for all children, particularly those with physical challenges. Our Dietitians create personalised nutritional plans that meet the specific needs of children with physical disabilities. We ensure each child receives the necessary dietary support to promote optimal growth, development, and learning.
What facilities are available at the Prestons clinic?
The clinic spans over 1,000 square metres and includes a large rehab gym, individual therapy rooms, a teaching kitchen, accessible bathrooms, and a wide range of specialised rehab equipment to support children with complex needs.
What ages do you see at the Prestons clinic?
We provide therapy for children from infancy through to adolescence, tailoring supports to each stage of development.
Can multiple therapies happen during the same visit?
Yes. If your child is accessing more than one type of therapy, we can often coordinate appointments to happen close together, or even deliver sessions collaboratively if clinically appropriate.
Do you have equipment available to trial during sessions?
Yes. Our Prestons clinic is equipped with a wide range of specialised rehab and mobility equipment. We often use these within sessions to trial strategies and help inform recommendations.
Do you offer intensive therapy blocks at Prestons?
Yes. Our intensive therapy programs are run from the Prestons clinic and are tailored to meet individual goals. These can include multiple sessions per week and access to equipment such as the Spider Cage and treadmill.
