Occupational Therapy
"Occupational Therapy plays a key role in helping people of all ages overcome the effects of disability caused by accident, illness or aging; so they can carry out everyday tasks and occupations" (Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), 2017).
Assessment
We use various types of assessments including interviews and observation, which are usually carried out in your own home. We take a holistic approach and assess physical ability, cognition, emotional and social wellbeing, and your environment.
Neurological
Rehabilitation
We use neuro-rehabilitative approaches, aiming to improve cognitive functions (such as memory, planning & organising, coping skills, and adjustment) and physical retraining (such as balance, coordination, range of movement, fine motor skills). Specialist equipment or assistive technology may be recommended to overcome physical barriers and to increase independence. Energy conservation techniques are recommended to manage pain, fatigue, and re-integration into community activities.
Functional
Rehabilitation
We consider your physical environments such as your home, work or local community and the social or emotional support that you need. The provision of specialist equipment and teaching new ways of doing everyday tasks can help to overcome physical and psychological barriers.
Vocational Rehabilitation
We can provide vocational rehabilitation for clients with a range of difficulties. This identifies if the worker is able to match the demands of the job, both physically and cognitively. This determines one's ability to conduct their job safely, return to work or gain new employment.
Housing, Equipment & Access
If your home is no longer suitable for your needs, we can assess and provide a report recommending specialist equipment, adaptations, and access.
Seating, Specialist Wheelchairs, Postural Care
We can advise and help source various seating and postural management solutions that are effective and comfortable and liaise with specialist suppliers where necessary. The correct seating can contribute to your health and wellbeing.
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
We can assess vehicles for suitability and liaise with providers such as Motability and external seating specialists to provide bespoke solutions to your specific needs.
Meet the Team
Kirsten Galloway
Kirsten qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1992 and has worked in a variety of rehabilitation units gaining experience in both in-patient and community-based settings. Kirsten has worked in neurological rehabilitation with brain and spinal cord injured clients. Kirsten also has extensive experience in preparing a variety of medico-legal reports: Immediate Needs Reports, Future and Past Care Reports, Accommodation reports, Loss of Services reports and Case Management reports. Kirsten maintains her professional registration and Continuous Professional Development in line with the guidelines given by the HCPC. She is state registered with HCPC and a member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT).
Naomi Bidwell
Naomi is a qualified Occupational Therapist who began her career working in the NHS. The majority of Naomi’s experience has been in rehabilitation of adults with neurological impairment within the inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation setting. Naomi has been involved in vocational rehabilitation, teaching and education of other professionals and was active as an occupational therapy steward for Unison during her time in the NHS.
Naomi continued her training within the specialist field, having attained the Post Graduate Certificate in Brain Injury Rehabilitation in 2010. Naomi is state registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council and is also a member of The British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT).
Louise Cownie
Associate Occupational Therapist
Louise Cownie is a specialist occupational therapist with over 14 years of experience in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. She works at the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit, where she manages a complex caseload of patients and supervises rotational staff and students. She also has a background in lecturing and research, having taught at Glasgow Clyde College and participated in several projects on spinal cord injury, functional electrical stimulation, and clinical effectiveness. She holds a first-class honours degree in occupational therapy with psychology from Glasgow Caledonian University. She is state registered with HCPC and a member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT).
Pricing
Initial telephone or online consultation is FREE.
Fees for individual assessment and therapy sessions are noted below. Therapy sessions are based on 50-60 minutes.
Housing
Assessment
Plus Travel Costs
- Basic advice for modifying home, adaptations and equipment.
- Includes assessment, summary report and feedback consultation
Functional Assessment
Plus Travel Costs
- Assess ADLs and basic cognitive screening
- Further Functional Assessment includes community mobility and access
- Includes assessment, summary report and feedback consultation
Accommodation Needs Assessment
Plus Travel Costs
- Assess current home, detailed recommendations for equipment/ supplier/ adaptations and recommendations for future home.
- Includes assessment, summary report and feedback consultation.
Vocational Assessment
Plus Travel Costs
- Assess work readiness, workplace assessment, standardised assessment, graded return to work plan
- Includes assessment, summary report and feedback consultation.
Occupational Therapy Session
per session
- Individual Occupational Therapy Session
- Travel costs may be incurred for home visits
Cancellation Policy: Clients are requested to provide a minimum of 24 hours' notice of any cancellations. The full fee is payable if insufficient notice is given.