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Private occupational therapy in the South West of England
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Val
Cornwall, West and South West of England
Qualifying as an occupational therapist in 1993, Val specialises in housing & equipment and rehabilaition for adults. She is based in Cornwall and will travel across the UK, completing assessments with clients in their own environment. Val is an accredited Best Interests Assessor (BIA), having developed sound knowledge of the legislation to support clients, families and Local Authorities.
Val's experience is in working with adults with a variety of physical and mental health needs, providing equipment and adaptations to homes to promote independence and safe living conditions. This includes completing BIA assessments, where Val requires knowledge of both the Mental Health Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments and applications. She also carries out Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) assessments.
To continue her professional development, Val has completed postgraduate training including courses in counselling and therapeutic listening. She also keeps up to date with the current legislation and policies surrounding her work.
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, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Further qualifications
AMPS, BIA, Therapeutic listening
Specialist skills
Counselling, DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Daily living skills, Community access
Our private OT’s in the South West of England
The OT Practice provides expert, independent occupational therapy services throughout the South West as well as nationwide. We have experienced private therapists to cover every clinical specialism, servicing the entire region including Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.
Whether you are looking for support for yourself, a family member or client, our skilled and motivated practitioners always provide the quality of care that we would desire for our own families - the very best. We know that every case is difference, so we listen to understand your goals in order to tailor our care to your needs.
Our therapists in the South West region cover all areas of OT, including neurological or functional rehabilitation, housing & equipment, seating & postural management, paediatrics and hand therapy. For more information on some of our expert therapists in the region, please click on the profiles shown above. Alternatively, our dedicated client managers can provide you a free initial consultation by telephone, as the first step in finding you the OT best matched to your needs. All are registered with the Health Care Professions Council, have at least five years’ clinical experience, and are members of the appropriate professional bodies.
We have a dedicated paediatrics team at The OT Practice, so if you are considering referring a child then please visit the OT Practice Kids section of our website to learn more.
Our OT’s are helping people throughout the South West of England deal with a variety of difficulties. If you would like to find out more visit our pages dedicated to explaining how our occupational therapists can help with common difficulties, covering adults and children. The most common difficulties we see are shown below, alternatively just call us on 0330 024 9910 for a free over-the-phone consultation.
Common difficulties we can help with
Personal care & dressing
Restoring skills for personal care such as washing and dressing after accident, illness or with advancing age
Read moreSelf-care skills
A child’s ability to carry out basic self care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning or using cutlery
Read moreFine motor skills
Small movements of the hand and fingers that allow a child to write and draw, as well as manipulate buttons, zips and shoelaces
Read moreBalance & coordination
Children with balance & coordination difficulties can struggle with activities such as dressing, using cutlery, riding a bike, running or playing sport
Read moreStanding & self support
Assisting with standing and self-support following an illness, accident, or with advancing age
Read morePlanning activities
Planning and performing activities as part of a fulfilling and meaningful daily routine
Read moreGross motor skills
Difficulties with gross motor skills cause clumsy or uncoordinated movement, leading to problems with tasks such as dressing, running or riding a bike
Read moreForgetfulness & memory problems
Memory loss following diagnoses of dementia or brain injuries, as well as normal ageing process or during periods of unusual stress
Read moreSeating - wheelchairs & comfy chairs
Practical advice and solutions for seating including wheelchairs and comfy seating
Read moreOrganisation skills
A child's ability to organise their body and environment to perform daily activities such as sitting correctly and arranging a desk
Read moreMoving around the home
Home activities can become a challenge with age or after an accident, illness or diagnosis leading to reduced independence and confidence
Read moreConfidence
Equipping children struggling with class participation and friendships due to shyness or faltering self-confidence, with the skills & self-belief they need.
Read moreMobility & falls
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
Read moreChildren with complex needs
Practical support and advice for children with multiple or complex needs such as equipment, seating, splinting or housing
Read moreGetting back to work or remaining in work
Addressing barriers to work following an accident or period of illness
Read moreVisual perceptual skills
A child’s ability to process what they see and respond with meaningful movement
Read moreDisabling tiredness
Addressing the debilitating effect of fatigue to improve motivation, energy and engagement with day-to-day life
Read moreGetting out & about – scooters, chairs & cars
Purchasing and learning to use specialist equipment and vehicles for reduced mobility due to accident, ill health or old age
Read moreChildren's handwriting difficulties
Practical advice and treatment to improve handwriting and boost confidence
Read moreCooking & household activities
Practical techniques to maximise independence at home following a medical diagnosis, accident or period of recuperation
Read moreAccess in & out of the home
Solutions for when an accident, illness or age makes access in and out of the home a challenge
Read moreLow motivation (strategies)
Strategies to address persistently low motivation causing under-performance at work, problems at home or in relationships
Read moreCan we help?
Call our client managers on 0330 024 9910
Or email enquiries@theotpractice.co.uk
Client feedback
The OT Practice is always helpful and efficient but what really stands them apart is their willingness to allocate the right person to the task at hand. For example, we had an elderly client who struggled to engage with a younger therapist and upon request, The OT Practice provided an ideal person to meet the client’s needs.
HCML
The OT Practice has worked with us to clear several hundred best interest assessments. They managed our project excellently with strong communication and an organised approach. I have always found them to be extremely professional and helpful with our project being delivered on time and budget.
Plymouth Borough Council
We found the quality of clinical expertise, personal care and attention amongst the best and would not hesitate to recommend them.
Viavi
We have found The OT Practice team to be highly professional and efficient. Our needs were listened to and met and we were extremely satisfied with the level of service provided. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Head Teacher
I just wanted to check in with you after 2 sessions to say thank you for the progress you are making with Lydia, for being creative with your exercises and for making them such fun for Lydia.
Mother of private client aged 4