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Functional rehabilitation

Occupational therapists work with clients with a range of difficulties caused by a variety of conditions or incidents. Whether it be following a heart attack, surgery, orthopedic trauma or just the challenges of older age, our occupational therapy team will work with individuals to provide rehabilitation programmes, activities or techniques to help restore their previous level of function or adapt to their new one.

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What is functional rehabilitation?

We refer to functional rehabilitation as the process of working towards returning to an individuals maximum level of independence in the activities that are important to them. A person’s priority of their functional activities are as varied as the individual to whom they apply. For example some people will wish to focus on restoring their ability to live in their home independently with activities such as bathing and preparing meals. Whereas others will be looking to restore function in getting back to the gym, college or community activities.

Through a collaborative assessment process our OT and the client will identify the areas of functional difficulty in day to day life to focus a rehabilitation programme on. This can be focusing on one activity for a short period of time such as bathing or it may be a more comprehensive programme to ensure that maximum levels of independence are reached across all areas of day to day life.

Our approach

We aim to provide relevant, timely, goal orientated rehabilitation programmes to clients in their own homes and communities. Our collaborative approach with the client at the centre involves working with other professionals (case managers, therapists) family members and carers to ensure rehabilitation is focused on making a practical improvements. Our aim is to help clients and their families to become as independent as possible, as soon as possible, through result driven occupational therapy delivered by expert therapists.

Why use The OT Practice to provide functional rehabilitation?

We believe that our role is to equip clients with the skills needed to become as independent as possible in their every day life, ultimately independent of and not dependent upon, the help we provide.
We provide expert advice from the moment you first call us. Our functional rehabilitation enquiries are answered by a member of our client management team who will be able to provide relevant information about our service, answer any questions you may have and provide guidance on next steps.
Using us allows rapid access to expert occupational therapy rehabilitation services avoiding long NHS or Social Service waiting lists.
We have a nationwide team of rehabilitation OTs and will select the best therapist based on location and clinical need.
Our packages of care are provided into client’s own homes meaning that advice is realistic based on the environment and resources available.
We provide an all inclusive cost to ensure that our services are fully transparent from the start.

Packages of care

Assessment & advice

An initial assessment is carried out in a client’s own home to establish difficulties and create a treatment plan that works for their needs, lifestyle and budgets. We adopt a consultative approach to gather information and provide any immediate verbal advice where we can. The assessment is then followed up with a detailed report including specific recommendations.

Treatment

Bespoke treatment packages are delivered through one to one sessions working towards functional goals that are realistic and achievable. Treatment is tailored around the functional challenges that are identified during the assessment.

Examples of rehabilitation treatment programmes may be weekly sessions to boost confidence at home after a hospital discharge or several times per week with the aim of regaining mobility in the community. Sessions are delivered for as long as needed in blocks of 8 to allow us to review progress and goals as we go.

Home programmes

Not all clients will need one to one treatment sessions.

A home programme that is designed by us but carried out either independently or with family support can provide rehabilitation techniques and strategies to be implemented into every day life. A home activity programme has the advantage it can be completed when energy levels and time allows.

Fatigue management

Fatigue is a common difficulty associated with the recovery and adjustment phase of accident, illness or injury.

We specialise in bespoke fatigue management programmes with guidance and support to enable the management of fatigue in daily life. The package is often 8 weeks of one to one sessions where we provide strategies and techniques to minimise the impact of fatigue on rehabilitation.

Falls prevention

Falling over is a major cause of disability in the UK, with around half of falls resulting in significant injury leading to reduced confidence, social isolation and increased fragility.

However, many falls are easily preventable with a few adjustments around the home, along with physical activity to increase strength and balance.

The OT Practice offers an eight-week Falls Prevention Programme, all conducted within the home, to reduce the risk of falling while increasing mobility and confidence, including:

A full initial assessment of physical aptitude, domestic environment and mobility in and out-of-doors.
Recommendations for home adaptations to reduce the risk of falls (installation can be arranged if desired).
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.
Thorough and detailed reports will be provided after each assessment.

Training

Training to family, carers or support workers can compliment our other treatment packages or sit alone as a solution to an individuals rehabilitation needs.

Rehabilitation training packages are tailored to the needs and audience of each case and delivered in the environment that they will be working in.

International services

A select team of our rehabilitation experts travel overseas to provide one to one specialist assessment and treatment where needed.

Whether for an intensive block of rehabilitation or to set up a programme with carers, our carefully selected international occupational therapy team provide a discrete service with the highest levels of clinical care.

Assessment & advice
Treatment
Home programmes
Fatigue management
Falls prevention
Training
International services

A few of our rehabilitation therapists

Meet a selection of our occupational therapists specialising in rehabilitation

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

With over three decades of experience, Occupational Therapist Jane provides expert therapy services across the South of England.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South of England, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire

Specialisms

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

Laura is a BOBATH-trained Occupational Therapist, offering specialised services across the East Midlands and East Anglia for diverse needs.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Midlands, East Anglia, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Leicester

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation

Based in Derby, Louise provides expert Occupational Therapy helping clients with Housing & Equipment and Neurological Rehabilitation.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, London, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Channel Islands, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation

Hampshire and West Sussex based occupational therapist Jennie specialises in mental health, Moving & Handling and Housing.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

, Hampshire, West Sussex

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling

Specialist skills

Daily living skills

With over three decades of experience, Zoe is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist working across the West of England.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment

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

Covering North London and Hertfordshire, Sylvia specialises in Housing & Equipment, Functional Rehabilitation and Moving & Handling.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Hertfordshire, London - Central, London - North, London - East

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling

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

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

Specialist skills

Motivational interviewing, Pain management

Based in Cheshire, Occupational Therapist Claire specialises in tailored interventions, housing adaptations, and supporting diverse conditions, with extensive clinical experience.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Cheshire

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments

Located in Edgeware, Miriam is an expert OT who supports adults of all ages with rehabilitation and housing needs.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

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

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management

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

, 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

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

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

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

Specialising in Housing & Equipment, Lee is an experienced OT based in West Yorkshire.

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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

Jen is an expert OT providing Rehabilitation, Seating & Postural Management and Housing & Equipment interventions across East Anglia.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Anglia, London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Counselling, DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Balance, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Sign Language, Anxiety management & relaxation

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

Housing and Equipment, Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation

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

Moving and Handling, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation

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

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

Further qualifications

Train the trainer

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Self care, Postural management, TBI

Dearbhla provides specialised occupational therapy in neurological rehabilitation, functional rehabilitation, housing and equipment, and improving daily living skills.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Wales, Bristol, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Newport, The Vale of Glamorgan, Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation, TBI

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

Julie, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in functional rehabilitation, neurology, complex paediatrics, and handwriting assessments.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Berkshire, London - West

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Further qualifications

BOBATH

Specialist skills

Handwriting assessment & treatment

Based in Northamptonshire, Sam is an OT with over 20 years of experience, specialising in rehabilitation and Housing & Equipment.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

, Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Warwickshire

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Balance, Self care, Postural management

Experienced Occupational Therapist, Sara specialises in rehabilitation, delivering compassionate, person-centred care across Wales and South West England.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, Wales, Avon, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Flintshire, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, The Vale of Glamorgan, Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Balance, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, Splinting, Wheelchair accreditation, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI

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

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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, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Further qualifications

AMPS, BIA, Therapeutic listening

Specialist skills

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

Charlotte is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling and Rehabilitation across East Anglia.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Anglia, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills

Specialising in neuro-rehabilitation, Sarah is an OT based in Devon, working with clients following neurological trauma or diagnosis.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Behaviour management, Postural management

Gemma is an Occupational Therapist specializing in housing and equipment, seating and postural management, functional and neurological rehabilitation.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South of England, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Surrey, West Sussex, Wiltshire, Southampton

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation

Based in Flintshire, Jacqui is an experienced OT specialising in Functional & Neurological Rehabilitation.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Wales, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Shropshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire

Specialisms

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

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

Neurological rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation

Gemma is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a specialization in Housing and Equipment, Functional Rehabilitation, and Moving and Handling.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, PIPs, Fatigue management, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation

Based in Fife, Carole provides expert occupational therapy helping adults with Housing & Equipment and Rehabilitation needs.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Argyll and Bute, Clackmannan, Dundee (City of), East Lothian, Edinburgh (City of), Falkirk, Fife, Highland, Moray, Perthshire and Kinross, West Lothian

Specialisms

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

Further qualifications

AMPS

Specialist skills

Counselling, PIPs, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Behaviour management, Self care, Social integration

Jordan, a Specialist Occupational Therapist in the West Midlands, provides expert support in housing, equipment, rehabilitation, and moving and handling.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, West Midlands, Birmingham, Wolverhampton

Specialisms

Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment

Specialist skills

Daily living skills

Experienced in providing specialist Neurological Rehabilitation, Functional Rehabilitation and Moving and Handling assessments, Fiona covers Scottish Borders, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North East England, Scotland, Tyne and Wear, Borders, East Lothian, Edinburgh (City of), Falkirk, Glasgow (City of), Midlothian, Stirling, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne

Specialisms

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

Further qualifications

Therapeutic listening

Specialist skills

Counselling, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Visual perception, Planning & execution, Self care, Splinting, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health, TBI

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

Lucy is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in mental health and physical rehabilitation, delivering holistic, patient-centred interventions across East Anglia.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Anglia

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Anxiety management & relaxation

Occupational Therapist Naheed specializes in functional and neurological rehabilitation, housing and equipment, and moving and handling.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, East Midlands, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands

Specialisms

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

Further qualifications

Ergonomics

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Self care, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability

Devon based OT Dawn has over 20 years of experience specialising in Functional Rehabilitation and Mental Health.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Devon

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Mental Health

OT Pilar provides Functional Rehabilitation, Manual Handling, and Pain and Fatigue Management across East Sussex (Brighton) and South London.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, London, East Sussex, West Sussex, London - South, Brighton

Specialisms

Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills

OT Georgia has experience in vocational and functional rehabilitation, as well as expertise in seating and postural management.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Kent

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Wheelchair accreditation, Anxiety management & relaxation

Janice is a specialist Occupational Therapist in London, focusing on rehabilitation and equipment for various neurological and physical conditions.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Specialisms

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

South of England based OT Ana specialises in housing & equipment, seating & postural management and functional rehabilitation.

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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

Based in the South East of England, occupational therapist Shamima brings a wealth of experience to Berkshire, Hampshire and Sussex.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, Berkshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Surrey, West Sussex, London - West

Specialisms

Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Therapeutic listening

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, TBI

OT Stephanie specialises in Functional and Neurological Rehabilitation, and Moving & Handling.

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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

Covering West Midlands, East Midlands and Northamptonshire, Daniela specialises in rehabilitation and Moving & Handling, helping patients regain independence.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Midlands, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling

Further qualifications

Train the trainer

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Self care

Sara is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist with over three decades of expertise in rehabilitation, adaptations, and independent living solutions.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Wales, Cheshire, Liverpool

Specialisms

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

Further qualifications

BIA

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills, Self care

Louise specialises in rehabilitation, completing complex assessments, planning client-centred interventions, promoting independence, and ensuring optimal outcomes across North West England.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI

Louisa is an Occupational Therapist specializing in housing and equipment, seating and postural management, functional rehabilitation, and moving and handling.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Devon

Specialisms

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

Working in the North West and West Midlands, Sam is an expert OT specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, West Midlands, East Midlands, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Newport, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Splinting, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI

Sarah is an experienced OT specialising in housing & equipment and vocational rehabilitation, serving Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Midlands, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire

Specialisms

Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling

Further qualifications

AMPS, CBT

Specialist skills

Motivational issues, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health

Functional Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist Emma specialises in fatigue and pain management and daily living skills

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Middlesex, London - Central, London - North, London - South, London - East, London - West

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care

Supporting clients across Aberdeenshire and Moray, Claire is an experienced OT with expertise in Mental Health.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Scotland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Highland, Moray

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

AMPS

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health

Specialising in Neurological and Functional Rehabilitation, expert Occupational Therapist Rebecca offers holistic care for complex conditions across Northumberland and Scotland.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Scotland, Northumberland

Specialisms

Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Daily living skills

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

Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment

Specialist skills

Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Self care, Wheelchair accreditation

Based in Oxford, Catherine is an OT with over 15 years’ experience and particular expertise in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

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Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling

Specialist skills

Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills, Self care

Alison, an Occupational Therapist covering the West Midlands and Wales, provides client-centred care, supporting individuals to maximise independence and wellbeing.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, Wales, Cheshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Gwynedd, Powys, Wrexham

Specialisms

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

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, Train the trainer, Certificate in Education

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Wheelchair accreditation

Serving clients across the West and South of England, Heidi is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Functional Rehabilitation.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Routine planning, Daily living skills, Self care

Working in Surrey and South London, Jennifer is an experienced OT specialising in Rehabilitation, Hand Therapy, Seating and Posture management.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, Surrey, London - South

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Splinting, Wheelchair accreditation, TBI

Alyssa is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in neurological rehabilitation, functional rehabilitation, and moving and handling across the South West.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Plymouth

Specialisms

Moving and Handling, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI

Anna, a dedicated Occupational Therapist based in the Midlands, serves Cheshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Stoke-on-Trent and has multiple specialisms.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

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

Specialisms

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

Further qualifications

BOBATH

Specialist skills

Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Splinting, TBI

Rebecca Collins is a highly skilled occupational therapist with a specialisation in Functional and Neuro rehabilitation.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North East England, East Riding of Yorkshire, Humberside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Specialisms

Functional rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Further qualifications

BOBATH, AMPS, Train the trainer, Postgraduate cert. Vocational Rehab

Specialist skills

Motivational interviewing, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Planning & execution, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI

Services for businesses, organisations and the public sector

Case managers

Comprehensive, goal orientated OT services for your clients in their own homes and community.

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Solicitors

We provide solicitors with professional reports on their clients rehabilitation needs.

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International clients

Occupational therapy services delivered overseas or in the UK for international clients.

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Healthcare concierge

Assessment & treatment services for clients in their own homes in the UK or internationally.

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Charities

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

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Commonly asked questions about our functional rehabilitation service

Questions about difficulties our OTs help with

My son / daughter has difficulty with motivation, how can an occupational therapist help?

Motivation is our reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way. It is a crucial element in setting and attaining goals or aspirations and any reduction or difficulties in motivation can affect a person throughout all aspects of their life.

An occupational therapist would complete a full assessment with your son / daughter and seek to identify the reasoning for his reduced motivation. Within this assessment the therapist would explore all aspects of his life including his ability to complete self-care tasks, engage in productivity and interact with his leisure activities. They would then seek to explore your son's / daughter’s interests and hobbies and potentially use these activities within a bespoke treatment plan with the aim of improving their ability to complete everyday tasks.

The activities used within this treatment plan will vary from person to person and will be specific to identified needs and the levels of restrictions.

Find out more about low motivation and how our OT’s can help.

Extreme tiredness and fatigue are stopping me achieving, how can I manage it better?

There could be many reasons for your tiredness and fatigue which can negatively impact on performance throughout all aspects of your life. Some of the reasons behind tiredness and fatigue include psychological factors such as stress, anxiety or depression. Physical factors such as anaemia, diabetes or glandular fever may also be having an impact. In addition to this, you could also be experiencing physiological reasons including pregnancy, breastfeeding, inadequate rest or sleep and excessive exercise.

In order to help you to manage your fatigue level it is necessary to understand your lifestyle. An expert occupational therapist would be able to complete a full and in-depth assessment of your health and social needs to determine the effect of these on your fatigue and tiredness levels. Through gaining this information they would be able to formulate a bespoke treatment plan and advise you on which areas of your lifestyle you can change independently and which areas may require more specialist intervention.

Find out more about disabling tiredness and how our OT’s can help.

I am having difficulty moving around and accessing my home, what can an occupational therapist do to help?

Our specialist occupational therapists would visit you at home to see your physical environment and observe the challenges you are experiencing.

The OT will to look at all aspects that can affect your ability to complete activities within your home, this includes access and the tasks you need and want to complete on a regular basis. This knowledge of your health and social situation will enable us to advise how best you might simplify or adapt your environment to meet your needs and minimise any risks.

All of our recommendations are based on your assessment and are bespoke to you and your home.

We specialise in this area of occupational therapy and have developed numerous professional relationships with contractors and adaptation specialists who can implement our recommendations in a timely, professional and sensitive manner, keeping you fully involved throughout the entire process.

Find out more about access in and out of the home and how our OT’s can help.

My mother / father can’t stand for long enough to cook a meal, what can be done to help?

This is a common issue and could be for a number of reasons. There are many aids/adaptations that can be incorporated to facilitate your mother / father’s independence with meal preparation and prolong their standing tolerance.

Our expert occupational therapists, using their specialist knowledge and skills would determine the health and social needs you are looking to address. In doing so we would also gain a greater, more individualised understanding of the challenges your mother / father is experiencing. The collection of this individualised knowledge and understanding will enable us to develop, together with you and your mother /father, a specific programme of treatment and / or advice with the aim of prolonging standing tolerance during meal preparation.

All of our recommendations are based on personalised needs and would be relevant to your mother’s / father’s home environment.

Find out more about standing and self supporting and how our OT’s can help.

Is there a way of moving meals and drinks around the house while using a walking stick or frame?

There are many ways of being able to do this with many differing aids and / or adaptations available to assist you.

Our expert occupational therapists, using their specialist knowledge and skills would determine your health and social needs and your current challenges and / or difficulties. In obtaining this information we would be able to develop, together with you, a specific programme of advice and /or treatment with the aim improving your mobility and ability to move items throughout your home. This can be inclusive of the provision of clinically suitable aids and / or adaptations if required.

All of our recommendations are based on your needs and would be relevant to you and your home environment.

Find out more about moving around the home and how our OT’s can help.

Can an occupational therapist help someone learn how to get washed and dressed again after an accident?

There are many ways in which you can do this including the implementation of:

New dressing techniques.
Specialist aids.
Support and assistance which is gradually reduced over time.

Our expert occupational therapists, using their specialist knowledge and skills would determine your health and social needs and your current challenges during an in-depth assessment. In obtaining this information we would be able to develop, together with you, a specific programme of advice and / or treatment with the aim of maximising your independence with dressing. This treatment can be inclusive of the provision of clinically suitable aids or specific professional advice / support relevant to and inclusive of your needs.

Find out more about personal care and dressing and how our OT’s can help.

Questions about conditions our OTs help with

How can an occupational therapist help someone following an amputation get back to independence?

The period following an amputation can be a challenging and difficult time. Our expert occupational therapists would visit you at home and seek to establish the areas you are finding challenging and explore your current and longer term health, environmental and social needs.

We would look to explore your ability to complete your personal and domestic activities of daily living as well as your ability to engage in your leisure and hobby activities. As part of our holistic approach we would also explore your work related activities and your ability or desire to return to this.

Having this knowledge enables us to advise how best to maximise your independence in all areas of your daily life. All of our recommendations are bespoke to your health, home and work situation, recovery period goals.

Find out more about amputations and how our OT’s can help.

How can an occupational therapist help get someone back into a routine and boost confidence following a period in hospital or respite?

There are many ways in which an experienced occupational therapist can help boost confidence and facilitate the development of routine following a period in hospital or respite care.

Our expert occupational therapists would visit you in a place that is comfortable to you and explore what your routine consisted of prior to your time in hospital or respite care. We would also explore your current health and social needs and identify the areas or challenges that you would specifically like to address.

Having an understanding of your previous routines, current situation and future goals we can then work with you to develop a routine based on activities of interest that is within your current capabilities. Your bespoke programme will grade up your activity levels as your physical stamina and cognitive abilities grow.

Find out more about planning activities and how our OT’s can help.

My mother / father is about to be discharged from an NHS or private hospital following a heart attack and I want to pay for some private rehabilitation to get them back on their feet, can you help?

Yes - we are able to provide treatment sessions based on a hospital discharge report. Our office based client manager, who is also an experienced occupational therapist will discuss this with you at the enquiry stage and will be happy to review the report for you at this stage. If we feel that your mother / father would benefit from a fresh assessment and review then we can advise of this at this stage.

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My mother / father has had a hip/knee replacement and needs some rehabilitation, can you help?

We have a wide range of occupational therapists with the specialist knowledge to assist you. We can do this in many ways including:

Teaching new techniques to complete everyday activities.
Advise on specialist aids / adaptations,
The implementation of support and assistance which is gradually reduced over time as independence increases

Our expert occupational therapists, using their specialist knowledge and skills would determine your health, social & environmental needs and your current challenges through an in-depth assessment.

This information enables us to develop, together with you, a specific programme of advice and / or treatment with the aim of maximising functional rehabilitation and independence.

Find out more about hip or knee replacements and how our OT’s can help.

How can an occupational therapist help someone with arthritis that is struggling at home?

There are many ways in which we can help. Our expert occupational therapists would visit you at home and seek to establish the areas you are finding difficult and explore your current and longer term therapy goals.

We would look to explore your ability to complete your personal and domestic activities of daily living as well as your ability to engage in your leisure and vocational activities.

All of our recommendations are based on your needs and goals and would be relevant to your home and work situation, your recovery period and your longer term goals.

Find out more about arthritis and how our OT’s can help.

Functional rehabilitation

What is functional rehabilitation?

Our approach

Why use The OT Practice to provide functional rehabilitation?

Public sector, charities and businesses

Common difficulties we treat

Common conditions we help with

Packages of care

Assessment & advice

Treatment

Home programmes

Fatigue management

Falls prevention

Training

International services

A few of our rehabilitation therapists

Lucy

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Jane

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Laura

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Louise

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Jennie

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Zoe

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Jasmine

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Sylvia

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Jessica

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Claire

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Miriam

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Lorraine

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Aisling

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