New Physiotherapy Clinic Opens in Perivale to Support Adults with Learning Disabilities

A new weekly NHS physiotherapy clinic has opened in Perivale to provide specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, with a focus on posture, mobility and physical wellbeing.

The service, launched by West London NHS Trust on 8 October 2026, operates at the Activity Resource Centre in Perivale.

It aims to make specialist physiotherapy more accessible by delivering care in a familiar community setting.

Specialist Support Closer to Home

Adults with learning disabilities can experience additional challenges when accessing healthcare, including communication difficulties, unfamiliar environments and complex physical health needs.

The new clinic provides personalised assessments and practical support to help address these challenges.

Its work includes identifying postural difficulties, reviewing seating and equipment, and developing individual support plans.

Physiotherapists can also provide guidance to families, carers and support staff to help people maintain comfort, mobility and independence.

The emphasis on early assessment is particularly important because untreated postural difficulties can contribute to pain, reduced mobility and other physical complications.

Why the Community Setting Matters

Holding the clinic at the Activity Resource Centre brings specialist NHS support into a local environment rather than requiring every appointment to take place in a hospital.

For some patients, a familiar setting can make appointments less stressful and help healthcare professionals adapt their approach to individual needs.

The service also provides opportunities for physiotherapists to work alongside other professionals involved in a person's care.

For Perivale and the wider Ealing community, the clinic represents another way of improving access to specialist healthcare for adults who may need additional support.

How to Find Out More

The clinic operates weekly, but residents should not assume it is a walk-in service.

West London NHS Trust's Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities can provide information about referrals and eligibility.

The team accepts professional referrals and self-referrals. Adults accessing its health services must have an Ealing GP.

Telephone: 020 8566 2360.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where is the new physiotherapy clinic?

It is based at the Activity Resource Centre in Perivale, within the London Borough of Ealing.

• Who is the clinic for?

The service supports adults with learning disabilities who require specialist physiotherapy. Eligibility should be confirmed with West London NHS Trust.

• What treatments does the clinic provide?

Support includes postural assessments, seating and equipment reviews, personalised plans and advice on mobility and physical wellbeing.

• Is the clinic open every day?

No. It operates weekly. Contact the NHS team for appointment arrangements.

• How can someone access the service?

Contact the Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities on 020 8566 2360 for referral guidance and information.

Further Information

Sources: West London NHS Trust — Clinic announcement | NHS learning disability services