The Movement Centre, based near Oswestry is delighted to announce an exciting new collaboration with the NICE Centre for Movement Disorders. This partnership marks a significant step forward in expanding access to Targeted Training Therapy sessions for children and families who can benefit from this specialised approach.
As part of this development, The Movement Centre’s clinical team—Lead Physiotherapist Claire Keers and Physiotherapist Lara Whitton—now attends the NICE Centre in Birmingham every two weeks to deliver sessions from a new satellite centre. This provides families in the region with improved local access to specialist services, reducing travel demands while maintaining the high standards of care families expect from the The Movement Centre based near Oswestry.
The collaboration was driven by a shared understanding between both organisations of the growing need to make specialised therapy more accessible to families. By working together, new pathways are being created for children to access evidence-based, intensive therapy that supports meaningful functional gains and long-term development.
Therapy delivery at the NICE Centre is already proving highly successful, with early feedback from families and clinicians being extremely positive. The partnership represents an important opportunity to extend impact, support more children, and reach families who may not otherwise have been able to access the Targeted Training Therapy programme.
The Movement Centre is pleased to be working alongside the NICE Centre team, whose commitment to improving outcomes for individuals with movement disorders closely aligns with its mission to unlock potential and transform lives. The partnership also enables the sharing of knowledge, expertise, and best practice across both organisations, with the intention of continuing to develop and expand the collaboration in the future.
Claire Keers, Lead Physiotherapist at The Movement Centre, commented that the collaboration enables services to be offered to more children while making access to Targeted Training Therapy easier. She highlighted the shared goals and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children across both teams.
Helen Knight, Chief Executive of The Movement Centre, described the collaboration as a hugely positive step, particularly for families in the West Midlands. She noted that delivering Targeted Training Therapy closer to home would be highly beneficial, while working alongside the NICE Centre allows the organisation to extend its reach without compromising on quality or specialist care.
Marie McCann, Chief Executive of NICE – Centre for Movement Disorders, welcomed the partnership, stating that NICE is delighted to work with The Movement Centre to strengthen access to vital services for families. With a satellite service now operating on the NICE site, local families can more easily access specialist support. She emphasised the value of collaborative working, professional discussion, and shared expertise in enhancing services and improving outcomes for the families both organisations support.
