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Restoring independence and dignity through practical advice and solutions
We aim to restore the skills needed for essential personal care tasks such as washing and dressing after these are impaired by accident, illness or advancing age.
Working collaboratively with clients to identify their goals for each day, we help to break these down into manageable steps and integrate them into a daily routine. We are also experts at adapting bathrooms so that they remain a safe and accessible space designed to accommodate changing needs.
How OT's help
Occupational therapists are highly skilled at assisting people challenged by the everyday tasks involved in washing and dressing, helping them to remain in their own home for as long as possible.
Some of the most common reasons for seeking our help include:
- Reducing the risk of falling or getting stuck when using the bath, shower or toilet
- Ensuring the bathroom can be reached quickly when necessary
- Coping with difficulties in standing or maintaining posture for a sufficient length of time
- Learning new techniques of personal care after brain, spinal or orthopedic injuries
- Managing the effects of progressive neurological conditions
- Adapting bathrooms to ensure they remain accessible despite reduced mobility or coordination
Our assessment process allows a specialist occupational therapist to identify exactly the personal care problems facing a client so that we can provide the best possible practical advice, as well as instruction in new techniques of personal care appropriate to their circumstances. We can also recommend adaptations or equipment that would help them and (if desired) arrange for its installation.
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- Common recommendations
- We can help with
Our approach
Our aim is to provide practical and cost-effective solutions to maximise your independence and reduce any risks. Our OT assessment may involve looking at:
- Your medical history and current prognosis
- Current and future levels of mobility, hand and upper limb function
- Difficulties with fatigue, concentration or memory
- Changes to your daily routine
- Your home environment, especially its layout in key rooms
- The height and location of bathroom furniture
- Accessibility of stairs
- Your own, your family's or carer's goals and wishes for the future
Common recommendations
Some practical solutions that we may recommend to help you move around your home include:
- Small aids to help in day-to-day activities, such as grab rails or dressing aids
- Larger pieces of equipment, such as beds, chairs or hoists
- Mobility or walking aids, including ramps, wheelchairs or frames
- Stair lifts or through-floor lifts
- Other adaptations to your home, especially kitchens, bathrooms and toilets
- Everyday techniques to maximise your independence and reduce risks around the home
We can help with
If required we can also provide assistance with:
- Sourcing alternative suppliers and quotations - we work with companies nationally to ensure we always offer competitively-priced solutions
- Dealing with representatives who may need to visit your home
- Setting up and training you or your carers in the safe use of equipment
- Reviewing plans with architects and builders to ensure any changes are right for you now and in the future
- Supporting you in returning home following a hospital stay
Public sector, charities and businesses
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Common conditions we help with
Find out more about how our OT’s can help by visiting our pages dedicated to specific conditions associated with personal care & dressing difficulties.
- Amputations
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Brain injury
- Burns
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Depression
- Heart attack
- Hip or knee replacements
- Huntington’s Disease
- Learning difficulties
- Motor Neurone Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Orthopaedics (trauma)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Scar management
- Spinal injury
- Stroke
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Why The OT Practice
We recognise the importance of knowing that you are in safe hands. That is why, when you first make contact with us, you will straightaway be able to explain your concerns to a member of our client management team who will be able to provide relevant information about our services, answer any questions you may have and provide guidance on next steps. This dedicated team will then remain in charge of your case through any subsequent assessment and treatment we provide.
Other reasons to rely on The OT Practice include:
- We visit you in your own home and at a time convenient to you and your family, and are happy to offer evening and weekend appointments
- We do not have waiting lists and so can offer appointments within 7 working days of referral or sooner
- Our extensive nationwide network of registered occupational therapists allows us to find you the right local therapist
- We can provide ongoing support for as long as you need it
- Our clear, fixed pricing system will be provided to you in writing for you to consider in your own time
- Your occupational therapist will be a specialist in their field, with over 5 years' clinical experience including time in social services or NHS practice
- Our team are well connected to networks of local and national equipment providers, stair lift and building companies
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Victoria
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Victoria, an experienced OT, is the Clinical Services Manager supervising the team looking after referrals from our case managers, solicitors and other professional clients.
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Services for businesses, organisations and the public sector
Case managers
We help your client's achieve optimum independence through assessment, treatment & advice.
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Healthcare concierge
Assessment and treatment services for clients in their own homes both in the UK and internationally.
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Solicitors
We provide solicitors with professional reports for educational tribunals or rehabilitation needs.
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Next steps
During your initial call to us you can discuss your concerns with a member of our client management team, who will be able to understand what your difficulties are, provide information and advice on our services and identify the right OT from our team.
If therapist input is recommended, we will send you a detailed quote via email or in writing explaining what, after a full assessment, we would propose and how much it would cost, as well as rates for further work that might be recommended in the future.
Once you have had time to consider the options and costs, and if you would like to go ahead, the next step would be to fill in our online referral form. In the meantime, if you have further concerns or questions then our client manager will be happy to discuss them with you.
Our therapist will then contact you within 24 hours to arrange a visit at your home. Normally this first visit will comprise a full assessment, after which you will receive a comprehensive written report.
The report will include a clear record of our findings and recommendations. These may include useful items you can buy or activities you can do independently, but they may also include more complex recommendations such as home adaptations or additional treatment by the occupational therapist. Where additional involvement is required, we will follow up the report with a detailed quotation so that you have all the information needed to make an informed decision.
As Private Occupational Therapists our aim is to provide choices and guidance to help you decide what the best options are for you
A few of our rehabilitation specialists
Meet a selection of our occupational therapists who are experienced in helping maximise independence with personal care and dressing.
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Sharon
London - South, South East of England
With over 30 years’ experience, Sharon is an expert OT specialising in Housing & Equipment and Seating & Postural Management.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London, South East of England, Kent, London - Central, London - South
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Postural management
Julie
Cheshire, North West England
Specialising in Functional and Neurological Rehabilitation, Julie is an Occupational Therapist based in Crewe, just south of Liverpool and Manchester.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, West Midlands, East Midlands, Wales, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Conwy, Isle of Anglesey, Wrexham, Liverpool, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, PIPs, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Behaviour management, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health
Helena
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Helena, a highly skilled occupational therapist based in the Northwest of England, specifically Manchester, Salford, and Greater Manchester
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Salford
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation
Sarah
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Based in Nottingham, Sarah is an expert OT focusing on Neurological Rehabilitation for adults with progressive conditions and brain injury.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
East Midlands, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, Derby
Specialisms
Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
BOBATH
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, Splinting, Wheelchair accreditation, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Lois
Perthshire and Kinross, Scotland
Based in Scotland, Lois specialises in Functional and Neurological Rehabilitation, providing expert assessments to clients at home.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Scotland, Angus, Clackmannan, Dundee (City of), Falkirk, Fife, Perthshire and Kinross, Stirling
Specialisms
Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
BOBATH
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Fine motor skills
Rachael
Oxfordshire, South of England
Based in Oxfordshire, Rachael is a highly experienced OT with expertise in elderly care and rehabilitation.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West Midlands, South of England, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Daily living skills
Suzanna
Denbighshire, Wales
Suzanna is an expert Occupational Therapist based in Wales, specialising in Housing & Equipment, and Moving & Handling.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Wales, Cheshire, Merseyside, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Further qualifications
Train the trainer
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation, Learning disability
Karina
London - West, London
Specialising in Seating and Postural Management, Functional Rehabilitation and Moving and Handling, Karina provides occupational therapy services in London.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London
Specialisms
Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Planning & execution, Postural management
Daniella
London - South, London
With over a decade’s experience as an OT, Daniella specialises in Functional & Neurological Rehabilitation in London.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Lucy
Cambridgeshire, East Anglia
Lucy delivers expert Functional Rehabilitation and Housing & Equipment assessments for clients across East Anglia.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
East Midlands, East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Suffolk
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation
Further qualifications
AMPS, Train the trainer
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Behaviour management, Co-ordination, Self care, Social integration
Lorna
Shropshire, West Midlands
Lorna is a Paediatric OT located in Shropshire, supporting with sensory and motor needs for clients across the West Midlands.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West Midlands, Wales, Cheshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Powys, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration, CO-OP Practitioner
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, Counselling, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation
Emma
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Emma an experienced OT based in Hull and provides expert rehabilitation to clients across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Riding of Yorkshire
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Further qualifications
Train the trainer, Certificate in Education
Specialist skills
Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Balance, Self care
Hazel
Cardiff, Cardiff
Cardiff, Newport and North Somerset based Occupational Therapist Hazel specialises in Seating and Postural, Housing & Equipment, Moving & Handling.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Wales, The Vale of Glamorgan
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Further qualifications
Certificate in Education
Specialist skills
Daily living skills, Wheelchair accreditation, Anxiety management & relaxation
Sherean
Buckinghamshire, South East of England
Based in Buckinghamshire, Sherean delivers specialist housing & equipment and rehabilitation assessments to clients at home.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
East Midlands, South East of England, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration, AMPS, BIA
Specialist skills
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Self care, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health
Lindsey
Ceredigion, Wales
Working across South Wales, Lindsey is an expert Occupational Therapist providing holistic assessments and treatment plans for her clients.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Wales, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Powys
Specialisms
Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation
Ana
Oxfordshire, South of England
South of England based OT Ana specialises in housing & equipment, seating & postural management and functional rehabilitation.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
South of England, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation
Lydia
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Lydia, an Occupational Therapist based in Yorkshire, specialises in a comprehensive array of areas.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Leeds, Manchester, Wakefield
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, Dysphagia management, Splinting, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health, TBI
Lee
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Specialising in Housing & Equipment, Lee is an experienced OT based in West Yorkshire.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Wakefield, Derby
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Further qualifications
Train the trainer
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, PIPs, Daily living skills, Community access, Balance, Self care
Zoe
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Occupational Therapist Zoe, specializing in functional rehabilitation, serves the North East of England in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation
Further qualifications
AMPS
Specialist skills
Motivational issues, Daily living skills, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health
Leila
West Sussex, South East of England
Leila, an OT focusing on housing and equipment, functional rehabilitation, and moving and handling, brings her expertise to London.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London, South East of England, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex, London - South, Brighton, Southampton
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Self care, Wheelchair accreditation
Tracy
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation, Tracy is an expert OT working across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Wakefield, Hull
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
AMPS
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Behaviour management, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability, Mental Health, TBI
Tina
Plymouth, Devon
Operating in west and south west England (Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Plymouth) Tina specialises in Functional, Neurological and Vocational Rehabilitation.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Plymouth
Specialisms
Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
BIA
Specialist skills
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Splinting, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Emma
Plymouth, Cornwall
Specialising in Hand Therapy and Functional Rehab, Emma is a highly skilled OT based in Cornwall.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Cornwall, Devon
Specialisms
Hand Therapy, Functional rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Planning & execution, Self care, Splinting
Sarah
Swindon, Wiltshire
Based in Swindon, Sarah is a Paediatric OT visiting children in a home or school setting across the South-West.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Berkshire, Bristol, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Makaton, Learning disability
Jasmine
Gloucestershire, West and South West of England
Jasmine offers specialised occupational therapy services for paediatrics and adults, focusing on neurological rehabilitation and functional skills.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West Midlands, West and South West of England, Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration, Therapeutic listening
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, PIPs, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Sensory attachment intervention, Learning disability, TBI
Rachelle
Hampshire, South East of England
Rachelle is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist specialising in housing, seating, functional and neurological rehabilitation, and moving & handling.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
South East of England, Hampshire
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
BOBATH
Specialist skills
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Postural management
Pilar
East Sussex, South of England
OT Pilar provides Functional Rehabilitation, Manual Handling, and Pain and Fatigue Management across East Sussex (Brighton) and South London.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, London, East Sussex, West Sussex, London - South, Brighton
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills
Jacqui
Surrey, South of England
Jacqui, an OT with a focus on housing and equipment, moving and handling, and functional rehabilitation, is based in Surrey.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
South East of England, Surrey, West Sussex
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Stacey
Derby, Derbyshire
Stacey, an Occupational Therapist based in the East Midlands, specifically Derby and Derbyshire, specialises in housing and equipment, and rehabilitation.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
East Midlands, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, Derby
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation
Jo
Gloucestershire, West and South West of England
Jo has almost two decades of experience in major and minor housing adaptations, moving and handling & rehab in Gloucestershire.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Gloucestershire
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation
Daniela
Coventry, Warwickshire
Covering West Midlands, East Midlands and Northamptonshire, Daniela specialises in rehabilitation and Moving & Handling, helping patients regain independence.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
East Midlands, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester
Specialisms
Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Further qualifications
Train the trainer
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Self care
Client feedback
We contracted The OT Practice to help us clear a backlog of bathing assessments. They took on a batch of cases and worked through them efficiently and professionally, keeping us informed and updated at all times. We also used the OT Practice to carry out assessments as part of the Council’s planned kitchen and bathroom upgrade programme. Again this work was completed efficiently, and we would not hesitate to work with them again.
Guildford Borough Council
Individual assessments have been professionally and sensitively conducted resulting in personalised programmes of exercises to aid and encourage independence. The OT Practice offers many services - we are delighted to be working in partnership with such a friendly, passionate and professional company.
Sunrise
I have no hesitation in recommending The OT Practice service, where specialist personal will work to your instructions and ensure you are given the best possible advice for you and your client.
Grand Almoner, Freemasons
I was so nervous, but your therapist was lovely, she explained everything to me; and was very thorough. Bless her, she even made me a drink before leaving! Thank you!
An OT Practice client
The therapist was extremely helpful and informative. I felt totally at east at all time. She is a credit to her profession and to the organisation, thank you.
An OT Practice client
My wife and I were very impressed with the kindness and professionalism of your therapist. It has left me with the fact that I will now have a much better future. An excellent meeting.
A Royal British Legion beneficiary
Both myself and my wife were very satisfied with ALL aspects of your therapist's home visit. She was very helpful and forthcoming in her general advice and my situation and doing her best in trying to help ease and solve these personal and home problems. Very well done to her
An OT Practice client
Your therapist treated me like a human being, not a disabled OAP. She was courteous, kind and caring, it made me feel quite humble, especially with the respect she gave to me.
A Royal British Legion Beneficiary
Further reading
Our Experts' Blog
Case Study: Training
In this article Louise describes how she used training as part of her treatment programme with Rob during his rehabilitation following significant orthopaedic trauma. The case study brings to life how training can be an invaluable tool in a the rehabilitation journey.
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- Case StudyTraining
Our Experts' Blog
A professional’s guide to functional rehabilitation
What is Functional Rehabilitation? In this guide, Rachael explains how a functional OT assessment, learning about a client's personal goals, and a realistic treatment plan, can help a client achieve their optimum level of participation in daily activities.
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