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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
Michaela
Liverpool, Merseyside
Michaela specializes in seating and postural management, and functional and neurological rehabilitation across inpatient and community settings.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Wales, Cheshire, Merseyside, Flintshire, Isle of Anglesey, Wrexham
Specialisms
Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Amy
Devon, West and South West of England
Located in Devon, Amy is an expert OT who provides specialist interventions for clients across the South-West of England.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Devon, Dorset, Somerset
Specialisms
Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
Train the trainer
Specialist skills
Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Self care, Postural management, TBI
Janie
London - South, Surrey
Janie, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in vocational, functional, and neurological rehabilitation
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, London, Surrey, London - Central, London - South, London - West
Specialisms
Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, Splinting, Wheelchair accreditation, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
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
Andrea
South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Andrea is a dedicated Occupational Therapist based in Yorkshire and specialising in vocational and functional rehabilitation and mental health.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, Sheffield
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Mental Health
Maria
Swindon, Gloucestershire
With over 15 years experience occupational therapist Maria, specializes in hand therapy, functional rehabilitation, and moving and handling,
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon
Specialisms
Hand Therapy, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Balance, Self care, Splinting
Aisling
Antrim, Northern Ireland
Aisling is an Occupational Therapist specialising in Seating and Postural Management, Functional and Neurological Rehabilitation, and Moving and Handling.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Northern Ireland, Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone, Belfast
Specialisms
Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Splinting, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Claire
Newport, Wales
OT Claire delivers Seating & Postural Management, Functional Rehabilitation, and Moving & Handling services in Wales (Cardiff, Monmouthshire) and Bristol.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen, Cardiff
Specialisms
Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Self care, Postural management
Sophy
Northamptonshire, East Midlands
Based in Northampton, Sophy is an OT with expertise in the field of Neurological Rehabilitation.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West Midlands, East Midlands, London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Warwickshire, London - North, Coventry, Leicester
Specialisms
Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Lucy
London - South, London
Based in London, Lucy is an Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Postural management, Splinting, TBI
Rachel
Derbyshire, East Midlands
Rachel is an experienced senior OT in Housing, Specialist equipment provision and Moving and Handling, covering Derbyshire and East Midlands.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West Midlands, East Midlands, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Isle of Wight, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills, Community access
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
Flory
London - South, Kent
Flory is an accomplished Occupational Therapist based in London with a wealth of experience across various specialized areas.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London
Specialisms
Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Planning & execution, Self care
Stacey
Kent, South East of England
Based in Canterbury, Stacey is an expert OT providing assessments and interventions for adults with physical and neurological conditions.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
South East of England, Kent
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Self care, Postural management, 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
Lorraine
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Based in Northumberland, Lorraine is an expert Paediatric OT supporting children of all ages with physical and sensory needs.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Scotland, Cleveland, Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Borders
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Further qualifications
Sensory Integration, AMPS, Chailey Postural Management
Specialist skills
Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, DMO (Lycra) Splinting, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability
Deanne
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Based just outside of Middlesbrough, Deanne is an Occupational Therapist specialising in Functional Rehabilitation and Housing & Equipment.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Cleveland, Durham, North Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear, Middlesbrough
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Ellen
Lincolnshire, East Midlands
Ellen is expert in falls prevention, neurological and cognitive assessments, rehabilitation planning, and mental health interventions.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North East England, East Midlands, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Further qualifications
CBT
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Self care, Social integration, Mental Health, TBI
William
Devon, West and South West of England
Based just outside of Exeter in Devon, William is an OT specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
Train the trainer
Specialist skills
Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, TBI
Jacqui
Flintshire, Wales
Based in Flintshire, Jacqui is an experienced OT specialising in Functional & Neurological Rehabilitation.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Wales, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Shropshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire
Specialisms
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
BIA
Specialist skills
DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation, Learning disability
Joy
Derbyshire, East Midlands
Joy is an expert Occupational Therapist, delivering specialist rehabilitation and seating assessments to clients at home.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire
Specialisms
Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation
Stephanie
Belfast, Antrim
OT Stephanie specialises in Functional and Neurological Rehabilitation, and Moving & Handling.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Northern Ireland, Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone, Belfast
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
BOBATH
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Planning & execution, Postural management, Splinting, TBI
Sharon
London - West, London
Sharon is an experienced Occupational Therapist in London, specialising in Housing and Equipment and Functional Rehabilitation for mental health conditions.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Middlesex, London - Central, London - North, London - South, London - East, London - West
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Mental Health
Janet
London - South, Kent
Janet is an expert Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatrics and neurological rehabilitation, she works with children at home and school.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
London, South East of England, Kent, London - Central, London - South, London - East
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
Therapeutic listening
Specialist skills
Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, Social integration, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability
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
Rachel
Gloucestershire, West and South West of England
Based just outside of Gloucester, Rachel is an expert OT working with adults across South West England and South Wales.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
West and South West of England, Wales, Avon, Bristol
Specialisms
Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Specialist skills
Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, 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
Angela
Glasgow, Glasgow (City of)
Working throughout London, Occupational Therapist Angela provides Neurological Rehabilitation and enjoys helping those who have experienced a Stroke.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
Scotland, Glasgow (City of), Glasgow
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Jessica
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Jess supports children and adults with functional rehabilitation, equipment adaptations, moving and handling, and complex paediatrics clients.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North East England
Specialisms
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Specialist skills
Motivational interviewing, Pain management
Karen
Greater Manchester, North West England
Occupational Therapist Karen specialises in Rehabilitation for adults and older adults, focusing on Mental Health, Dementia, and Physical Health Conditions.
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Profession
Occupational Therapy
Regions covered
North West England, Cheshire, Greater Manchester
Specialisms
Functional rehabilitation
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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