Fees
Clinic Fees
Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist – Maggie Dawson
Initial Neurological Physiotherapy Assessment
£120 – 60 minutes
Neurological Follow-up Physiotherapy Appointment
£100 – 55 minutes
Associate Paediatric Physiotherapist – Holly “Bea” Whitehead
Initial Neurological Physiotherapy Assessment
£90 – 60 minutes
Neurological Follow-up Physiotherapy Appointment
£70 – 50 minutes
Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
Initial Physiotherapy Assessment
£80 – 45 minutes
Follow-up Physiotherapy Appointment
£50 – 30 minutes
DMI Physiotherapy
DMI Physiotherapy Session with Two Physiotherapists
£120 – 55 minutes
These specialist sessions are delivered by two paediatric physiotherapists and use Dynamic Movement Intervention techniques tailored to your child’s individual abilities and goals.
Hydrotherapy
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Virtual Consultations
Virtual Physiotherapy Consultation
£100 – 60 minutes
Professional Mentoring
Professional Mentoring Session
£100 – 60 minutes
Book an Appointment Online
You can book clinic appointments, virtual consultations, DMI sessions, hydrotherapy appointments and Baby MOTs through our secure online booking system below.
Please book one initial assessment only if your child has not previously been assessed by Children’s Physio Dorset. Your ongoing treatment plan and the most appropriate follow-up appointments will be discussed with you following the initial assessment.
Third-party funded appointments: If your child’s physiotherapy is funded by a solicitor, case management provider, insurance company, charity or another organisation, please only select the third-party funded appointment type where this has been agreed with Children’s Physio Dorset in advance. Appointments booked without prior authorisation will be cancelled.
Home, School and Community Visits
Initial Assessment
£120 – 60 minutes, plus travel
Follow-up Appointment
£110 – 55 minutes, plus travel
Shorter Follow-up Appointment
£75 – 40 minutes, plus travel
Travel time is charged at £50 per hour. Mileage or other reasonable travel expenses may also apply and will be discussed before your appointment.
Baby MOT
Worried about your baby’s development?
A Baby MOT is a focused, 30-minute physiotherapy assessment designed to provide reassurance, early advice and clear practical next steps. It considers your baby’s movement, posture, strength, milestone progression and overall motor development.
- Suitable for babies aged 0–24 months
- £50 per appointment
- Available at our Poole clinic or virtually
- Includes a detailed intake form and professional physiotherapy assessment
- Ideal if you are concerned about your baby’s development or are facing a long wait for NHS assessment
A Baby MOT may be helpful if you have concerns about rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, walking, head shape, posture, movement symmetry or general motor development.
What happens during a Baby MOT?
You will complete a detailed intake form before the appointment. During the session, we will assess your baby’s gross motor skills, posture, strength and milestone progression. You will receive clear advice and practical strategies to use at home.
Where does the Baby MOT take place?
Baby MOT appointments are available at the Children’s Physio Dorset clinic in Poole or as a virtual consultation.
DMO and Second Skin Garments
Assessment, measuring, ordering and fitting appointments are available for DMO and Second Skin garments.
Prices are available on request, as the cost of each garment and the appointment time required will vary according to your child’s individual needs.
Additional Professional Services
Reports, charity applications and supporting letters
£100 per hour, with a minimum charge of one hour
Medico-legal and tribunal work
£120 per hour
Liaison with your child’s multidisciplinary team
Telephone calls, emails and professional liaison are charged at £100 per hour, calculated proportionately where appropriate.
Attendance at meetings
£100 per hour, with a minimum charge of one hour
Further Afield?
We may be able to provide physiotherapy services to children living further afield or in neighbouring counties. Please contact us to discuss your child’s needs, location and the availability of community appointments.
Need Help with Funding?
Please visit our Links page for details of charities and organisations that may be able to help fund therapy or equipment.
We are happy to provide supporting information for appropriate funding applications. Charges may apply where a detailed report or supporting letter is required.
Payment Information
Payment by BACS is preferred. Secure card payments can also be made through our online booking system or MyPOS payment link.
Clinic appointments require a deposit when booked online. Virtual appointments are payable in full in advance. Any remaining appointment balance is due at the time of the appointment.
Third-party funded appointments are invoiced in accordance with the funding arrangements agreed with the relevant solicitor, case management provider, charity, insurance company or other funding organisation.
Cancellation Policy
We kindly ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or rearrange an appointment.
Where at least 48 hours’ notice is provided, your deposit or advance payment can be transferred to a replacement appointment.
Deposits are non-refundable. Appointments cancelled or rearranged with less than 48 hours’ notice, and appointments that are not attended, will be charged at the full appointment fee.
Where an outstanding cancellation or non-attendance fee remains unpaid, future appointments may be cancelled until the balance has been cleared.
If Children’s Physio Dorset needs to cancel or rearrange an appointment, we will contact you as soon as possible.
Prices and service information are reviewed periodically and may be subject to change. Last updated July 2026.
