Potential OT & The Sensory Den

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Potential OT! ✨🎄

We want to wish all of our wonderful clients and their families a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year! ❤️🎅✨

Our out of office is now on as we give our fabulous team some much-needed time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy the festivities with their loved ones. We are so grateful for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

We’ll be back in the office on 2nd January, ready for another year of supporting our amazing children and families.

Thank you for being a part of our Potential OT community — we appreciate you all so much.

Have a magical Christmas and a brilliant start to 2026! 🎁❄️

19/12/2025

🌟 Feedback Friday! 🌟

There’s nothing we love more than hearing from the wonderful families we support. This week’s Feedback Friday comes from one of our amazing parents, who shared:

✨ “Wow! What an incredible place this is!
Rosie had a wonderful manor, she is extremely kind and patient with our daughter’s needs plus her in depth knowledge and advice is invaluable.
We are at the beginning of our journey and excited and confident that this will help.
The sensory den itself is outstanding. Spotless but an absolute treasure trove of adventure. The variety of specialist tools and equipment available in one space was more than I have ever seen and Rosie showed and explained how to use each, while keeping it child initiated. Prior to the appointed we were sent a video to show our daughter and everything was explained well to allow her to prepare mentally for what to expect.
Highly recommend.” ✨

Hearing how our sessions make a difference means the world to us. We are so proud of the progress, confidence, and joy our children bring to every session and we’re grateful for the trust families place in us every single week. 💛

Thank you to all our incredible parents and carers for your ongoing support. Your feedback helps us grow, reflect, and continue providing the very best care here at Potential OT.

17/12/2025

🐐✨ Rehab Day Fun at Potential OT! ✨🐶

Last week we had the most brilliant rehab day with one of our clients, filled with meaningful activities, confidence-building moments, and plenty of fun!

We started our morning at Walk About Goats, helping with their daily routine and finishing with a goat walk… always a highlight and always lots of fun! 🐐💛

After that, we headed out for food shopping and meal prep, building real-life independence skills and supporting routine, planning and organisation.
To finish off a fantastic day, we ended with a lovely dog walk.. the perfect way to wind down, get outdoors, and enjoy some calm after a busy schedule. 🐾🌿

Days like these remind us how powerful hands-on, meaningful activities can be in supporting confidence, life skills and wellbeing. Proud of the progress, the effort, and the joy shared along the way. 💛✨

Walkabout Goats

15/12/2025

🎄✍️ Christmas Handwriting Hacks from Potential OT! ✍️🎄

We’re getting into the festive spirit with some fun and simple Christmas-themed handwriting hacks to help children build confidence and strengthen their writing skills!

From Candy Cane Spacing to Snowball Letters and Warm-Up Wiggles, these playful strategies make handwriting practice feel magical and stress-free.
Whether it’s slowing down with Sleigh-Slow Writing, using Elf-Line Helpers, or tracing festive words, each hack is designed to support letter formation, control, and hand strength - all while keeping things joyful and engaging this Christmas season. ❤️🎅

Have a look at our photo and give a few a try at home, these little festive tweaks can make a big difference!

12/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Party Fun at Potential OT! ✨🎄

We’ve officially kicked off the festive season with our Christmas party. It was filled with good food, lots of laughter, and plenty of Christmas cheer! 🎅🎁

We also took part in our team Secret Santa, and the thoughtful gifts did not disappoint! 😄❤️

We’re so grateful for our wonderful team. Their kindness, hard work, and sense of fun make Potential OT such a special place to be. This time of year reminds us just how lucky we are to work alongside such amazing people.

Here’s to celebrating together, spreading joy, and enjoying all the Christmas festivities! 🎉❄️

05/12/2025

🌟 Feedback Friday 🌟

We’re delighted to share this fantastic feedback from our client’s case manager:
"I cannot recommend Potential OT highly enough! Since I started working with them, I have been incredibly impressed with how proactive Hannah and Lauren are and how passionate and committed they are to supporting clients’ rehabilitation. They are warm, friendly and have excellent communication skills, and are incredibly driven when it comes to helping clients reach their goals."

We’re so grateful for this feedback and feel privileged to support our client each week. Helping people progress toward meaningful goals is why we love what we do 💛✨

03/12/2025

🌍✨ Today is International Day of People with Disabilities ✨🌍

At Potential OT, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of people with disabilities everywhere.

We are committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential through inclusive, person-centered occupational therapy and support.

Today, and every day, we stand for accessibility, inclusion, and the belief that every person’s abilities matter. Together, we can break barriers and create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 💙

28/11/2025

🌟 We are incredibly proud to share this heartfelt feedback from OSCAR’s Charity 🌟

As an organisation dedicated to supporting children with brain tumours and their families, OSCAR’s Charity entrusted us to work alongside one of their amazing young people - and it has been a privilege every step of the way.

Our Occupational Therapist, Katie, has been using her dynamic movement approach to support this young client, helping them grow in confidence. Watching their progress has been truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder of how far they’ve come.

We are so grateful for the beautiful words shared by OSCAR’s Charity:

“As a charity who support children with brain tumours and their families, OSCAR's Charity have found working with Potential Occupational Therapy to be a very positive experience. Katie was the OT assigned to our family and mum has nothing but praise for the care and ‘life changing’ support they have received. It has been a privilege to fund this support that has made a genuine difference to a child's life.”

Hearing that the support has been described as life changing means the world to us. This is exactly why we do what we do.

Thank you to OSCAR’s Charity for your trust, partnership, and unwavering dedication to families. We’re honoured to support your mission and the incredible children you champion. 💙🧡

26/11/2025

Two of our amazing OTs, Hannah and Rachel, will be at The OT Show in Birmingham today and tomorrow! 🎉

They’re excited to meet both new and familiar faces, connect with fellow professionals, and continue learning to bring even more value to the families and individuals we support.

If you’re attending, be sure to say hello! 👋💙

We’re LIVE! 🙌

The doors to the Occupational Therapy Show are officially open, come explore, learn, connect, and discover the latest shaping the future of occupational therapy.

See you soon!

24/11/2025

🌟 Professional Development Spotlight! 🌟

Our amazing OT, Jess, recently took part in a specialised training class on Introduction to ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)

What is ARFID??

ARFID is an eating disorder where someone avoids or restricts food to the point that it impacts their health, growth, or daily life. It’s not about body image or weight concerns. Instead, it might stem from sensory aversions, fear of choking or vomiting, or a very limited interest in food. This can make everyday meals incredibly stressful for individuals and their families.
By deepening her knowledge and skills, Jess is continuing to ensure we provide empathetic, informed, and evidence-based support to those who need it most. 💛

As an Occupational Therapist, understanding ARFID is incredibly important. Many individuals with ARFID experience challenges that go far beyond “picky eating.” Sensory sensitivities, anxiety around food, past negative experiences, or difficulties with the mechanics of eating can all play a role.

OTs are uniquely equipped to support people through these challenges by addressing sensory processing, routines, motor skills, and overall mealtime participation.

22/11/2025

❄️ Toesicles Ahead! 🦶❄️

Brrr… you may find it a bit chilly on our clinic floor!

If your child doesn’t like our gripped socks, no worries - bring their slippers (and yours too!) to keep those toes toasty. 🧦💖

⚠️ Safety first: Please make sure your child wears full slippers - slip-ons aren’t safe for moving around during sessions.

The heating will be on during sessions to keep everyone cozy, but please let us know if you or your child is getting too warm.

Warm feet, happy vibes, and fun sessions guaranteed! ✨

21/11/2025