Telehealth is an online service for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy via live video conferencing (think FaceTime or Skype). The therapy sessions are conducted using a video chat platform and are facilitated by a licensed NAPA therapist. The therapist utilises a direct 1:1 interaction with the patient and patient’s family and may use a combination of “coaching” methods. For example, using the parent to implement therapeutic strategies and techniques throughout the session.
What this means for your child
Telehealth sessions remain personalised to your child, with a large focus on parent and family education so therapy strategies carry over into everyday life at home.
Our telehealth sessions run for a duration of 45 minutes. Part of your initial session may be comprised of a quick technical run-through, to make sure parent and therapist devices are synced appropriately. Telehealth visits are structured to:
Sessions focus on your child’s current therapy goals.
Troubleshoot any home exercise programme difficulties.
Get help transferring skill sets from the clinic environment to the home environment.
Any patient with current therapy authorisation with NAPA will be eligible for Telehealth services.
In general, patients must also have a current therapy evaluation on file, as Telehealth does not allow for performing evaluations via video conferencing.
It is also required that the patient has access to a video platform via a home tablet, computer, or phone. NAPA utilises Microsoft Teams to facilitate its sessions.
We only have very limited times allocated for telehealth, as our focus is on face-to-face, in-clinic therapy.
Telehealth sessions may also be a great alternative for parents or carers who are looking for:
Our telehealth sessions cost the same as our regular weekly sessions. This includes your 45-minute consult and the additional preparation time that therapists are required to complete.
Our telehealth sessions run for a duration of 45 minutes. Part of your initial session may be comprised of a quick technical run-through.
Any patient with current therapy authorisation with NAPA will be eligible. In general, patients must also have a current therapy evaluation on file, as Telehealth does not allow for performing evaluations via video conferencing.
You will need access to a video platform via a home tablet, computer, or phone. NAPA utilises Microsoft Teams to facilitate its sessions.
Our telehealth sessions cost the same as our regular weekly sessions. This includes your 45-minute consult and the additional preparation time that therapists are required to complete.
Telehealth is delivered by our team at NAPA London. If you would like more information, please email us at info@napacentre.co.uk or call 020 4515 5441 and one of our friendly team members will be able to answer your questions.
Our team is here to help you understand whether Telehealth is the right fit for your child.
or call 020 4515 5441