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Independent Occupational Therapist with 15 years NHS experience within acute and rehabilitation hospital settings.

Expert moving and handling assessor for a large local authority contract where I work in the community to assess individuals within their home setting (either home or care home), make recommendations to minimise risk and train families or carers in safe moving and handling techniques. I work closely with clients, families, carers and Homecare Services.

Involvement in a Specialist Seating contract to assess and make recommendations for individuals with postural management needs.

Substantial experience in assessing an individual’s functional ability and making recommendations in addition to compiling a high level report to support funding from charitable organisations.

Providing assessments within the home environment offering advice, recommendations & ongoing rehabilitation to increase safety & independence.

Enabling older people to remain in their own home for as long as possible.

Professional unaffiliated advice / support to identify equipment needs.