Children in Need donations fund osteopathy for families in London

The Osteopathic Centre for Children in London provides healthcare to families on a pay what you can basis.

Stuart Korth, the co-founder of the clinic, states that the facility relies on Children in Need funding to remain open. The center provides osteopathic treatments that are generally unavailable through the National Health Service for children. The organization aims to offer these services to families who cannot afford private care.

The clinic treats a variety of conditions, including helping children with cerebral palsy or those experiencing chronic symptoms from birth. One patient, 14-year-old Hendrix, receives treatment for lissencephaly, a rare brain malformation. His mother, Kehinde, says the treatments help him relax and manage the discomfort caused by his condition. Other parents bring infants to the center to address issues like sleep difficulties or physical tension.

For example, a mother named Xiamara brought her baby, Xaia, to the clinic to help her sleep on her back. The center has operated for 35 years and uses the donated funds to cover a large number of therapy sessions.