Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 1989, Kate has worked in a variety of locations. Initially for 16 years in the NHS, where she worked in both physical and mental health in patient and community settings. Then for 11 years within adult social care, where she worked with people in their own homes, both as a clinician, and as an OT Practice Supervisor.
Due to her years in adult social care, and then subsequent work as an Independent Occupational Therapist, she has excellent experience and knowledge of both equipment and home adaptations that can enable adults with a broad range of conditions to live even more safely and independently at home.
She enjoys working with adults of all ages and disabilities, and works with a holistic and client centred approach.
Services Kate can offer:
Home Assessments
Recommendations on changes to the home environment to meet short and long term needs.
Assistance to source appropriate equipment.
Professional reports and recommendations for major and minor adaptations to public and private sector housing, residential and nursing homes.
Advice on potential sources of funding.
Adaptation guidelines, for example for architects, plumbers or builders.
Individualised goal planning and treatment programmes.
Assistance with condition management and lifestyle planning.
Additionally, Kate has many years experience of:
Undertaking individual and group mental health therapy sessions.
Providing Clinical Supervision.
Developing and leading Equipment training.
Kate is GDPR compliant, and maintains a high level of professional development and supervision, regularly attending conferences and workshops to enhance her clinical practice.
Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapists B.Sc. Hons Health Care & Welfare
Phone: 07434 046967
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.occupationaltherapyathome.co.uk
