HCPC Registered Occupational Therapists
Ayres Sensory Integration Practitioners
Sensory Attachment Interventions Certified
Trauma & Attachment Certified Therapists
Approved Mental Health Practitioners (AMHP)
CQC Clinical Specialist Advisors
Specialist Pediatric Nurse
Court of Protection Visitors
MIM Scores & Trainers
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Conditions
We Assess
As HCPC registered occupational therapists, our primary goal is to enhance the lives of individuals facing complex disabilities. Whether it’s challenges in learning, physical limitations, psychological hurdles, or attachment issues due to trauma, we are committed to supporting them in living a life that is truly meaningful.
Who We Support
Whether you’re an individual seeking assistance, a family in need, a local authority or service provider, an adoption support team, a health service, a deputy, a legal team, or a case manager, we are here to lend a helping hand. Our team conducts assessments to ensure that everyone receives the support they deserve.
Assessment
& Treatment
Discover a specialised service that provides Occupational Therapy Assessment and Treatment. We offer a range of services, including Sensory Integration Assessment, Sensory Attachment Intervention, and various treatments. We are dedicated to helping individuals improve their overall well-being.
HCPC Registered Occupational Therapists
Trusted Assessments & Treatments
As independent occupational therapists, our extensive expertise and experience are crucial in the work we do. We provide invaluable advice and support to various sectors including health and social care, NHS, ICB’s, charities, case managers, and deputies. Our knowledge allows us to make a significant impact in improving the lives of those we serve.
Sensory Integration Assessment
Whether you’re a child or an adult coping with conditions like autism, learning disabilities, dyspraxia, attachment/trauma-related difficulties, cerebral palsy, SEMH, acquired brain injury that affect sensory processing. We are here to support you.
Learning Disability Assessments
Facing challenges related to sensory processing due to conditions like cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, autism, learning disabilities, dyspraxia, or attachment/trauma-related difficulties, we are here to help. Our services cater to both children and adults, providing support and assistance tailored to your specific needs.
Continuing Health Care
Clinical Assessment Evidence
Sensory Attachment Intervention/Assessments
Our approach focuses on understanding and addressing the sensory needs and attachments of individuals. These assessments provide valuable insights into the sensory and attachment needs of individuals, helping to create effective strategies for promoting emotional well-being and social connections.
Best Interest Intervention/ Assessments
Our expert team is well-equipped to assist DoLS commissioners, even for clients who may be situated outside the funding local authorities’ own area. Rest assured, we also provide Cop DoLS to meet all your requirements.
Specialist Equipment
Legal & Case Management
When it comes to legal requirements such as judicial review, tribunal, internal review panels continuing health care, equipment provision, or funding, having accurate information is crucial. Our independent clinical assessments are designed to provide you with the most up-to-date and reliable information available. Trust us to deliver the vital clinical assessment data you need.
Equipment
We are here to assist you every step of the way. We understand that sometimes there are limitations on funding, but don’t worry, we can help you find the necessary resources to acquire the essential equipment you need to meet your requirements.
Adaptations
Care homes and supported living homes frequently necessitate modifications to their surroundings. These adjustments can range from small and straightforward additions like grab rails to more significant changes such as wet rooms or specialised bathrooms.
Training
Are you looking to enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with learning disabilities? Look no further! As occupational therapists, we provide training to support workers and teams who are eager to expand their expertise.
See how we help! Needs Analysis Case Study
I was contacted by a solicitor who was the clients deputy. Client had no family hence the decision to appoint a representative to act in their best interest. The solicitor asked me to assess if he could have a chair as bed bound and end stage dementia. Solicitor/deputy did not know what equipment to buy and realised the benefits and need for a skilled assessment by a qualified professional.
I visited the out of area client and conducted a physical examination and assessment to ascertain postural needs. I was able to ascertain exact postural needs and identify suitable options of specialist seating by matching needs with seating specifications.
I had been advised by the deputy that client would self fund any identified equipment to avoid application delay with the NHS or LA. The client did have excess funds and it seemed the right decision. However what was paramount was my assessment identifying the right equipment. My physical assessment also needed to capture aspects of the environment and nursing home routine for my client.
I contacted a reputable company CareFlex whom I liaised closely with and requested specialist seating with exact specification to meet the unique needs of the individual. I requested a trial of the seating.
A trial enables ongoing assessment. Try before you buy. I was acting in someone’s best interests and vital to ensure the best outcome was achieved and aspects of cost efficiency.
Seating was trialled for a week and I had e mailed staff at the home my evaluation tool to complete each time seating was used to enable me to conducts thorough evaluation.
Correct positioning and use of functions was demonstrated to staff.
As the client had been bed bound staff had to be encouraged to sit my client out regularly while the trial opportunity was available. Opportunities needed to be maximised.
I rang the home each day to prompt and ensure this would happen.
After the trial period evaluation forms were faxed back for me to analyse for tolerance and patterns as well as skin integrity and comfort.
Analysis enabled me to make an accurate informed decision for my client to ensure the product was matched to the individual needs.
Professional written report with assessment findings sent to deputy.
A quote was requested and sent to the deputy with the exact specification and advised VAT not payable as individual purchase.
Seating was delivered and fitted in 4 weeks.
Improvement in clients health and well-being and was evidenced by staff, deputy and BIA/DoLS assessor for the authorisation.
Advantages
- Client got the right chair for his needs with the right specification
- No waiting times for assessment or equipment
- Trialled before purchased
- Most cost efficient
- Not influenced by seating company/ no bias
- Assessment by qualified professional
- Noticeably improved health and well-being of client: cognitively physically and emotionally
Disadvantage
- Cost of OT assessment
Helping people live their lives, their way.
Seeking therapy is a step towards building a life that is both meaningful and purposeful. Our team is committed to working closely with individuals, tailoring their activity schedule to strike a perfect balance between routine and structure in their daily lives.
Specialist Assessments for Case Managers
Debbie Bissell
Address
Therapy space
Himley Hall
Himley Road
Dudley
DY3 4DF