After gaining a 1st class honours degree in Occupational Therapy at South Bank University, London and now living in Worcestershire I have an understanding of the challenges faced in a variety of urban and rural settings. My career has been unusual in it's diversity, in that I have extensive experience of assessment and rehabilitation in both mental & physical health services. This breadth & depth of understanding guides my knowledge & appreciation of the impact of both mental & physical ill health & disability on a person's day to day coping strategy and independence. My varied background also enables me to quickly see the bigger picture and use this information to work with my clients to analyse & plan person-focused treatment, working towards individual goals & aspirations. I am confident in advising on all aspects of equipment from small hand held items to bathroom and toilet adaptations.
I have undertaken a variety of independent work since 2017 & finally left an NHS integrated community physical health team in Dec 2022. Since that point I have been working both independently via direct approach and also via various occupational therapy associate agencies. The work has continued to be varied; veteran's charity support, for case management companies with people who have sustained life changing injuries due to accidents in life and at work and vocational assessment & rehabilitation.
A core theme throughout my work is accurate observational and assessment skills & my ability to combine both physical and mental health knowledge, always considering the psychological response to injury, accident, illness & disability.
I am motivated to continue to work on further diverse projects and welcome enquiries from all sectors.
I recognise that no two people are the same and my diverse background wholly supports assessment & treatment based on this belief.
My broad experience enables me to provide an integrated approach to analysing function within any given environment & adaptation with the ultimate aim of promoting independence, safety, wellbeing & self-esteem.
I am also extensively involved with Worcester University as a long-arm practice educator for students on the BSc & MSc Occupational Therapy courses. Most recently I have joined a team providing welfare services at festivals around the UK, working alongside the medical teams on all aspects of substance misuse, mental health, neuro diversity, access and safeguarding support.
Bsc hons Occupational Therapy
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