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Carer centres and services Brainwave South West

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About

Brainwave works with families to deliver individual home-based therapy and exercise programmes that help children with disabilities and developmental delay to achieve their potential.

Opening times

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Access

Disabled access, ramp access to hydrotherapy pool, disabled friendly accommodation available on site

Catchment area

South West

Target group

Any family with a neurologically impaired child.

Further information

Hydrotherapy Pool Allowing children to experience active movement to help them develop, and for some children with particular disabilities it is an effective method of pain relief. FAMILY ROOMThis relaxing and comfortable room allows families to take their breaks and enjoy drinks and refreshments from the fully equipped kitchen. Baby-changing and toilet facilities are provided for families’ private use.SENSORY GARDENThe sensory garden allows children and parents the fun of exploring a range of different smells and sights whilst also providing opportunities to challenge the older, more physically able child, with obstacles to stimulate co-ordination and confidence. SENSORY INTEGRATION ROOMSet up with a variety of swings, where our therapists can assess a child’s ability to process different types of sensory in put.THERAPY ROOMFully equipped to support a range of developmental programmes depending on the needs of each child. Programmes provide children with a set of exercises to improve co-ordination, balance, posture and self awareness, as well as providing physiological benefits. Each Programme aims to achieve developmental milestones and task-specific functional activities through handling and active exercises.COMMUNICATION AND PLAY ROOMWe observe children playing and our speech and language therapists can assess how each child communicates and interacts with toys and people.

Referral method

Families usually self-refer through website, e-mail or phone.

This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.