Corinna Keaney Occupational Therapy Services

03/12/2021

Today is International Day of People with Disabilities

We are privileged to work with people who have a range of and disabilities in their home, school, workplace and community 💜

We are in awe at the resilience and strength people with show when trying to overcome the many challenges they face.



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01/12/2021

What do you know about ?

Follow Occupational Therapy NI for information

According to the World Health Organisation, “Post Covid Syndrome occurs in individuals with a history of probable or confirmed SARS coV-2 infection, usually within 3 months from the onset of COVID-19 with symptoms and that last for at least 2 months and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis” 📢🦠

Symptoms include:
🔵Fatigue
🔵Headache
🔵Breathlessness
🔵Cognitive Symptoms- Brain Fog, Confusion & Memory loss
🔵Gastric Problems
🔵Persistent Cough
🔵Neurological Symptoms - Loss of feeling in hands/feet & Ringing in the ears
🔵Palpitations
🔵Feeling Unwell

Did you know an approximate 1.2million people across the UK have reported Long Covid Symptoms (ONS, 2021).

Follow us to find out more on how you as an employer can provide support to anyone dealing with these symptoms in your workplace 👀☑️

24/11/2021

📣OTNI is expanding and is seeking to recruit Associate Paediatric Occupational Therapists within NI. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

We ask that you have at least 3 years post graduate experience. 🎓

Must be HCPC registered ✅

Please contact us for further information! 📧📞

07/09/2021

05/08/2021

What do actually do?

Check out the post below from Occupational Therapy NI 💚

What is occupational therapy and what can it do for you? From a child with autism to a wounded warrior with a double amputation, the OT clients in this video...

07/07/2021

Very worthwhile charity. All donations will be very much appreciated

🌟🌟🌟FUNDRAISER🌟🌟🌟

Occupational Therapy NI is delighted to be fundraising for the Alzheimer's Society.

Alzheimer's Society offers support to individuals living with and their families.

They can deliver services:

📱 By Phone

💻 Online

👨‍💼👩‍💼 Face to Face

Alzheimer's Society produces a wide range of publications and factsheets about dementia. 🎈

Margaret and Corinna, along with their families, have decided to walk the Cuilcagh Walking trail in Co Fermanagh and Slieve Doan in the Mournes. ⛰

Occupational Therapy NI want to raise both awareness and much-needed funds for Alzheimer's Society. 💙

Any support would be greatly appreciated, and you can find the link to the just giving page below. ✨

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/OccupationalTherapyNI

Alzheimer's Society Northern Ireland

25/06/2021

Robin Swann's proposed bill would mean people automatically become donors unless they opt out.

14/06/2021

Busy week ahead

Excited to be attending this week and learning about new research/innovations in care.


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Corinna Keaney Occupational Therapy Services
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke

27/04/2021

There are calls for specialist centres for long Covid, as exist in England.

24/04/2021

We have had so much interest in our service since it launched earlier in the week. We are delighted to be able to support individuals suffering symptoms in any way we can. As we focus on function and how your symptoms are affecting your daily life at home, work and in the community.

There's is still much to learn about . Healthcare practitioners and sufferers are working together, to share information and learn from one another.

If you know anyone who may have symptoms, advise them to seek help.



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21/04/2021

Occupational Therapy NI launched their support service this week. is much more prevalent than most people realise. Follow their page for more info

****NEW SERVICE LAUNCH****

is a term used to describe the ongoing and debilitating symptoms individual’s experience some weeks and months after contracting .

Long Covid impacts on an individual’s ability to participate in activities of daily living.

play an important role in rehabilitation following COVID-19.

Occupational Therapy NI recently attended the , organised by the Society of Occupational Medicine. This was very informative and it demonstrated the range and severity of individuals with the condition experience in addition to the limited support available to help them manage their symptoms.

Occupational Therapy NI has had several enquires from individuals suffering from the condition and are pleased to announce the launch of a Long Covid Support Service. This service aims to assist individuals with the condition increase their at home, the workplace and within their communities. Intervention includes advice on , advising on in the workplace, and the provision of .

Please feel free to contact us if you require any further information.

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Corinna Keaney Occupational Therapy Services

13/04/2021

Occupational Therapy NI was delighted to chat virtually with Steve Ford, the new CEO of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists earlier today, sharing our passion for the profession as well as the challenges. We look forward to working with Steve in his new role and welcoming him to Northern Ireland at some point in the future

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07/04/2021

On World Health Day, 7 April 2021, we will be inviting you to join a new campaign for a fairer, healthier world.

02/04/2021

30/03/2021

Exciting opportunity for Occupational Therapy within Belfast Trust

26/03/2021

Do you know what to do if someone is having a ? Thanks to Occupational Therapy NI for sharing this important video from the Epilepsy Society in support of Be

Be . If you see someone having a seizure, remember the 3 'C's:Stay calmCushion their headCall for helpLearn more at www.seizuresavvy.org.uk.