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Mobility & falls

Find out how we can help

The self-confidence and reassurance to move freely around the home

As we age, or after an illness or accident, it is common for mobility to deteriorate leading to falls, loss of confidence and reduced independence. For some, this may be a temporary period on the path to recovery; for others, it may be an ongoing hazard requiring management over the long-term.

Falls and decreased mobility are among the commonest reasons we are engaged to help clients seeking advice and assistance to maintain independence and reduce the risk of injury.

How OT's help

Whether you are enquiring on your own behalf, or for a family member, friend or client, we can help you plan the way forward. The frequency of falls can usually be reduced or even eliminated with even minor changes around the home, whilst mobility can be improved or stabilised with the right professional advice.

Some of the most common reasons we are approached for help with mobility and falls include:

  • A one-off fall, or sequence of falls, occuring in the home or outside
  • A gradual or sudden deterioration in mobility, possibly following a period in hospital
  • Shortness of breath or excessive fatigue after walking short distances

Our sensitive assessment process can allow a specialist occupational therapist to identify any such problems, informing our recommendations and allowing us to plan a pathway to improved mobility and reduced risk of falling.

Our approach

Our aim is to provide flexible and practical solutions to maintaining and improving your mobility around the home and reducing the risk of falls. Our assessment may involve looking at:

  • Mobility in and out of doors
  • Physical stamina and health
  • Your home environment, identifying trip hazards and likely points of injury
  • Daily routines and activities
  • Your goals for the future

Common recommendations

Some practical solutions to help reduce the risk of falls and maintain mobilty include:

  • Our six-week Falls Prevention Programme, all conducted within the home
  • Recommendations for home adaptations to reduce the risk of falls
  • Advice on arranging your home to maximise safety and mobility
  • An individualised, illustrated exercise programme to help increase strength, balance and flexibility
  • Guidance and practical demonstrations to help you cope in the event that a fall does occur
  • Advice to family and carers

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 reduced mobility & falls.

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 our client manager who is also an experienced occupational therapist. They will then remain your primary point-of-contact at The OT Practice 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
  • We do not add on travel or mileage costs
  • 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

Your dedicated point of contact

Victoria

Victoria

Client Manager (Adults)

Victoria, an experienced OT, is one of our Client Managers who looks after enquiries relating to adults, mainly working on referrals from case managers and solicitors.

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Services for businesses, organisations and the public sector

Charites

Working with charities to provide reports and recommendations for grant funding applications.

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Case managers

We help your client's achieve optimum independence through assessment, treatment & advice.

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Care homes

We provide individual equipment recommendations or advice on environmental accessibility.

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Next steps

Free consultation

During your initial call to us you can discuss your concerns with one of our client managers, whose clinical knowledge will allow them to understand exactly what your difficulties are and identify the right OT from our team.

Quote

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.

Referral

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.

Assessment

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.

Advice

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 mobility and falls specialists

Meet a selection of our occupational therapists who are experienced in assessing and advising on falls reduction and increasing mobility.

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Joy

Derbyshire, East Midlands

Joy is an expert neurological 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, Neurological rehabilitation, Functional 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

Wrexham, North West England

Based in Cheshire, Stephanie provides expert occupational therapy to adult clients. She specialises in neurological rehabilitation.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Wales, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire, Wrexham, Liverpool, Manchester, Salford

Specialisms

Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Self care

Barbara

East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Barbara is an expert occupational therapist, delivering specialist rehabilitation and seating & postural management assessments to clients at home.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Specialisms

Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management

Claire

West Sussex, South East of England

Based in West Sussex, Claire specialises in seating & postural management, housing & equipment and rehabilitation.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South of England, South East of England, Hampshire, West Sussex, Brighton

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Self care

Robert

London

Qualifying in 1995, Robert specialises in housing & equipment and moving & handling for adult clients.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, South of England , London - Central, London - North, London - South, London - East, London - West

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling

Kate

London

Working with adults and children, Kate provides expert occupational therapy specialising in rehabilitation and housing & equipment.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London , London - South

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural managemen, School Based Therapy/Support

Lucy

Surrey, South East of England

Trained in advanced Bobath and splinting techniques, Lucy delivers specialist seating and rehabilitation assessments to clients at home.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, South East of England, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey, London - Central, London - North, London - West

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration

Clare

London - South, London

Having worked internationally in South Africa and the UK, Clare specialises in housing & equipment, moving & handling and rehabilitation.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Self care

Rachel

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Qualifying in 2001, Rachel specialises in housing & equipment and vocational and functional rehabilitation for clients at home.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Midlands, East Riding of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Sheffield, Nottingham, Hull

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

AMPS, Train the trainer

Specialist skills

Motivational interviewing, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation

Paul

Leicester, Leicestershire

Working in South Yorkshire, East & West Midlands, Paul carries out expert assessments and treatment of adults with various needs.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Palliative Care, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, PIPs, Self care

Nikki

Middlesex, South East of England

Qualifying in 1992, Nikki specialises in seating & postural management, housing & equipment and moving & handling for adults.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, South East of England, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, London - Central, London - North, London - South, London - East, London - West

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Visual perception, Self care

Bridget

Kent, South East of England

Trained in advanced Bobath techniques, Bridget helps clients by delivering specialist rehabilitation and seating assessments to clients at home.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, East Sussex, Kent, London - East

Specialisms

Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

BOBATH, AMPS

Specialist skills

Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Behaviour management, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration

Liz

Derbyshire, East Midlands

Qualifying in 2000, Liz specialises in rehabilitation, hand therapy and seating & postural management for children and adults.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Leicestershire, North Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Isle of Man, Derby

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Hand Therapy, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care, Social integration

Kirsty

Cheshire, North West England

Qualifying in 2001, Kirsty specialises in housing & equipment, moving & handling and rehabilitation for adults and children.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, Wales, Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Shropshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Powys, Wrexham, Liverpool, Manchester, Hull, Stoke-on-Trent, Salford

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, PIPs, Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care, Social integration

Sarah

Hertfordshire, East Anglia

Based in Hertfordshire, Sarah specialises in neurological rehabilitation, housing & equipment and seating & postural management.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Anglia, London, South of England, Essex, Hertfordshire, London - Central, London - North, London - South, London - East, London - West

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling

Nicola

Derbyshire, East Midlands

Based in Derbyshire, Nicola provides expert hand therapy helping clients with hand injuries, complex traumas or orthopaedic needs.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, East Midlands, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby

Specialisms

Hand Therapy, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Splinting

Fiona

Derby, East Midlands

Based in Derby, Fiona provides expert paediatric therapy helping children with sensory, fine motor and handwriting needs.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, East Midlands, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Nottingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Train the trainer

Specialist skills

Fine motor skills

Bethan

West Sussex, South East of England

An expert occupational therapist based in Surrey, Bethan specialises in neurological rehabilitation, seating & postural management and housing & equipment.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Brighton

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Hand Therapy, Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Self care, Social integration, Postural managemen, School Based Therapy/Support

Claire

Borders, Scotland

Based in Scotland, Claire provides expert occupational therapy to adults with housing & equipment, seating and moving & handling needs.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Scotland, Northumberland, Borders, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Self care, Social integration

Annabel

Rutland, East Midlands

Qualifying in 1998, Annabel specialises in housing & equipment and moving & handling for children and adults.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Midlands, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Coventry, Nottingham, Leicester

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, PIPs, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Co-ordination, Self care

Michelle

Surrey, South East of England

Trained in advanced sensory integration techniques and British Sign Language, Michelle helps families by treating children at home or school.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, South East of England, Berkshire, Middlesex, Surrey, London - Central, London - South

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Postural managemen, DMO (Lycra) Splinting, School Based Therapy/Support, Sign Language

Hannah

London

Qualifying in 2007, Hannah specialises in seating & postural management and rehabilitation for adult clients.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Midlands, London , London - North, London - South

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

AMPS

Specialist skills

Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access

Anna

West Sussex, South East of England

An expert in neurological rehabilitation, Anna works with adult clients in Kent and London.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, South East of England, East Sussex, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex, London - East, Brighton

Specialisms

Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

BOBATH

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural managemen, Splinting

Laura

Greater Manchester, North West England

Qualifying in 2008, Laura specialises in moving & handling and housing & equipment for children and adults.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Manchester

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling

Further qualifications

Train the trainer

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Self care

Greg

Bristol, Wiltshire

Based in Wiltshire, Greg specialises in moving & handling, seating & postural management and housing & equipment.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, South East of England, Wales, Avon, Berkshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, London - West, Bristol

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Train the trainer

Specialist skills

Counselling, DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care, Postural managemen, Anxiety management & relaxation

Rachel

Liverpool, Cheshire

Based in North West England, Rachel specialises in vocational and neurological rehabilitation and moving & handling.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Wales, Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, North Yorkshire, Wrexham, Liverpool

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Laxmi

London - Central, Hertfordshire

Qualifying in 2004, Laxmi specialises in rehabilitation, housing & equipment and moving & handling for children and adults.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Anglia, London, Hertfordshire, London - North, London - West

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

Counselling, Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration

Angela

Greater Manchester, North West England

Angela is an expert paediatric occupational therapist, delivering specialist seating, housing & equipment assessments to children at home or school.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester, Salford

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Self care, Postural managemen, Anxiety management & relaxation

Simon

Worcestershire, West Midlands

Having worked internationally, Simon specialises in rehabilitation, moving & handling and housing & equipment for children and adults.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, West and South West of England, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Birmingham, Coventry

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Heidi

Gloucestershire, West and South West of England

Based in Gloucestershire, Heidi provides expert occupational therapy to adults at home. She specialises in neurological rehabilaition.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, West and South West of England, South of England, South East of England, Berkshire, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, The Vale of Glamorgan, Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea

Specialisms

Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

AMPS

Specialist skills

PIPs, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Planning & execution, Self care

Carly

Perthshire and Kinross, Scotland

Based in Scotland, Carly specialises in paediatric occupational therapy. She has completed further sensory integration qualifications.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Scotland, Borders, Perthshire and Kinross, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Co-ordination

Pip

Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

Pip provides expert care to adults in the East Midlands, helping them to live as independently and fully as possible.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Midlands, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care, Wheelchair accreditation

Mel

Derby, East Midlands

Trained in advanced sensory integration and behavioural therapy techniques, Mel helps families by treating children at home, school and nursery.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Nottingham, Derby

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, School Based Therapy/Support

Val

Cornwall, West and South West of England

Val is an accredited Best Interests Assessor, delivering specialist assessments to clients at home.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West and South West of England, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Isles of Scilly, Bristol, Plymouth, Salford

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

AMPS, BIA, Therapeutic listening

Specialist skills

Counselling, DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Daily living skills, Community access

Sarah

Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Sarah is an expert paediatric occupational therapist, delivering specialist clinical assessments to children at home, in school or at nursery.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Counselling, Pain management, Motivational issues, Sensory integration, Behaviour management, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation

Lisa

Derby, Derbyshire

Lisa works across the UK with adults and children with complex needs, supporting them to live as independently as possible.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, North East England, East Midlands, East Anglia, London, Ireland, Derbyshire

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling

Aimee

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Based in West Yorkshire, Aimee provides expert occupational therapy and delivers specialist housing & equipment assessment to clients at home.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Midlands, Derbyshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, PIPs, Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Community access

Lesley

Birmingham, Worcestershire

Working in the West Midlands, Lesley provides expert rehabilitation and postural management treatment to adult clients.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, South of England, Surrey, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Birmingham

Specialisms

Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Self care, Postural managemen, Anxiety management & relaxation

Nina

Wiltshire, South East of England

Qualifying in 2006, Nina specialises in housing & equipment, seating & postural management and rehabilitation for adults.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, South of England, South East of England, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Southampton

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Train the trainer

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Pain management, Daily living skills, Community access, Visual perception, Balance, Self care

Anna

Gloucestershire, West and South West of England

Anna is an expert neurological occupational therapist, delivering specialist rehabilitation assessments and treatment to young people and adults at home.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Gloucestershire

Specialisms

Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Postural managemen

Morag

Edinburgh, Edinburgh (City of)

An expert occupational therapist based in Edinburgh, Morag specialises in rehabilitation, moving & handling and housing & equipment.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Scotland, Borders, Clackmannan, East Lothian, Edinburgh (City of), Falkirk, Fife, Midlothian, Perthshire and Kinross, West Lothian, Edinburgh

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural managemen, Anxiety management & relaxation

Rachael

Hertfordshire, East Anglia

Trained in advanced Bobath techniques, Rachael helps clients by delivering specialist housing and rehabilitation assessments to clients at home.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Anglia, London, South of England, South East of England, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, London - North

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Neurological rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

BOBATH, BIA

Specialist skills

Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care

Client feedback

Further reading

Our Experts' Blog

FAQs for Case managers - Functional rehabilitation

Functional assessments require an OT to observe a client carrying out their everyday tasks, and discovering solutions to improving their quality of life. What is an activity analysis? How do compensatory and restorative methodologies differ, and what are their common outcomes? Let our expert OT answer your questions in our latest FAQ.

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Our Experts' Blog

A Professional’s Guide to Moving & Handling

This Case Manager guide explores moving & handling assessments, the impacts of poor techniques and what to expect from a risk assessment and handling management plan.

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