Occupational therapy helps you live your best life at home, at work – and everywhere else that matters to you. Through assessment and treatment approach together we understand what strengths, skills and abilities you have to overcome the barriers and difficulties you experience in the particular activity or environment. If the barrier is related to your environment we will consider alternative techniques, specialist equipment or adaption. Supporting you to be able to do the things you want and have to do to be a happy and functional being. That could mean helping you overcome challenging learning environments, travelling, being able to participate in job role, playing sport or an instrument or simply being able to organise your day to be more efficient. Everything is focused on your wellbeing and your ability to participate in meaningful activities/occupations. It’s also a science-based, health and social care profession that’s regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council. We also work alongside other health professionals including: Physiotherapists
Speech and language therapistsPodiatristsOrthotics Social workersConstruction companies/builders Anyone else significant in your life

An occupational therapist helps people of all ages overcome challenges completing everyday tasks or activities – what we call ‘occupations’.

Occupational therapists see beyond diagnoses and limitations to hopes and aspirations. Practicing a holistic approach in assessing the relationships between the activities you do every day alongside your environment and the challenges you face.

A bespoke plan is created consisting of goals and adjustments, targeted at achieving a specific set of activities that are important to you. The plan is practical, realistic and personal to you as an individual, to help you achieve the breakthroughs you need to elevate your everyday life.

Detailing the expected impacts upon the individual and the cost of adaptive equipment or modifications that they may need for a higher quality of life. This support can give people a renewed sense of purpose. It can also open up new opportunities and change the way people feel about the future.