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Physiotherapy-led serial casting provides more care closer to home for Powys children
Team of smiling kids embracing together in a circle.
Team of smiling kids embracing together in a circle.

A new initiative to provide physiotherapy-led serial casting at home and in community settings is significantly reducing the need for children from Powys to make regular long and disruptive journeys to district general hospital for this life-changing treatment.

06/09/2019
"Be Hear Be Clear" is transforming speech, language and communication for young people in Powys
Pretty little girl blowing bubbles in the park
Pretty little girl blowing bubbles in the park

A new co-designed preventative programme addressing speech, language and communication (SLC) in the early years is helping to transform young lives in Powys in ways that can last a lifetime. Through the establishment of “Be Here Be Clear”, local partners have worked together to coach families in Adult-Child Interaction strategies that support early language development and positive behaviour management.

01/09/2019