All-in-One Occupational Therapy hub

18/11/2025

Our Occupational Therapist (OT), Gaynor, has been delivering, focused sessions with a gentleman to boost his independence through self-propelling a wheelchair, improving sitting balance, and enhancing his community presence.

🚀 Mastering Movement
Gaynor explains that my work focused on two key physical areas for maximum impact:
1. Efficient Self-Propelling
This involved optimising the gentleman's wheelchair setup and refining his technique. We practised different strokes for better efficiency and endurance across various surfaces. The goal was to make movement instinctive, giving him the freedom to go where he wants without relying on others.
2. Stable Sitting Balance
Good trunk stability is essential for safe sitting and powerful propelling. Gaynor introduced tailored exercises to strengthen his core muscles and improve postural control. By enhancing his stability, the gentleman now experiences more controlled movements and less fatigue during daily tasks.

🌍 Confident Community Presence
The practical application of these skills is crucial. Gaynor transitioned the work to real-world scenarios, helping him build confidence and community presence.

We practised navigating obstacles like kerbs and crowded aisles during simulated and real-world outings.

This hands-on approach addressed any anxieties, using successful independent trips to the local park and shops to build positive momentum.

Gaynor's holistic approach ensures that improved physical skills directly translate into greater confidence and participation, helping the gentleman live a more independent and engaged life!

Contact us today if you'd like to learn more about how our Occupational Therapy team can help achieve independence goals!

10/11/2025

06/11/2025

🎉 Celebrating Success in Preston: Empowering a Young Man with LD, Down Syndrome, and Autism.

It's always inspiring to share stories of progress, and this week, we're shining a light on the work our Occupational Therapist, Gaynor, is doing in Preston.

Gaynor has been working with a remarkable young man who has Learning Difficulties (LD), Down Syndrome, and Autism. His journey is a powerful reminder of how targeted support and dedication can unlock potential and build a more fulfilling life.

🔨 Building Foundational Skills
The core of Gaynor's work has been focused on building the young man's skills base. This involves a tailored approach to his unique needs, focusing on areas like daily living skills, communication, and sensory regulation.
💠 Tailored Activities: Gaynor designs practical, engaging activities that break down complex tasks into manageable steps, fostering a sense of accomplishment and increasing independence.
💠 Routine and Predictability: Knowing the importance of structure for individuals with Autism, Gaynor has helped establish clear, predictable routines that reduce anxiety and create a safe environment for learning.
💠 Sensory Integration: Understanding his sensory profile, she incorporates strategies and tools to help him better process sensory information, making the world feel less overwhelming and more accessible.

🚪 Stepping Outside the Room
A significant goal for this young man has been encouraging participation in activities outside his room. For many, venturing out can be daunting, but for him, this step is crucial for social development, community engagement, and quality of life.
Gaynor utilises his special interests to make these transitions appealing and meaningful. By linking an activity to something he genuinely enjoys, she provides a strong motivator to leave his immediate comfort zone.

The results are fantastic! With Gaynor’s consistent support and encouragement, he is gradually:
💠 Exploring new interests in shared living spaces.
💠 Interacting more with support staff and his peers.
💠 Building confidence in unfamiliar environments.
Gaynor's dedication exemplifies how specialised OT can truly make a difference, turning everyday challenges into opportunities for growth. It's wonderful to see this young man flourishing and broadening his horizons right here in Preston!

What skills-building activities have you found most effective for encouraging community participation?
Share your thoughts in the comments 👇

05/11/2025

Meet some of the incredible faces behind the 'OT magic' at All-in-one OT Gaynor and Gemma,
All-in-One Occupational Therapy hub ! ✨ This , we're celebrating our dedicated team who work tirelessly to help our clients live their lives to the fullest. Every smile, every milestone, every adapted activity - it's all part of the passion we bring to occupational therapy. Thank you, team!
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04/11/2025

🥳 Happy Occupational Therapy Week!
It's Occupational Therapy Week! This is a fantastic opportunity to shine a light on the incredible impact that Occupational Therapists (OTs) have on people's lives every single day.

What is OT All About?
Often, people ask, "What exactly does an OT do?"

The simplest answer is that we focus on helping people participate in the occupations, the meaningful activities, that they want and need to do. This could be anything from getting dressed in the morning, playing a sport, going to work, managing a classroom, cooking a meal, or enjoying a hobby.

More Than Just Physical
While we absolutely help with physical challenges, our scope is so much wider! We look at the whole person and their environment. Our goal is to enable engagement and participation, whether that means:
💠 Modifying an environment (like setting up a home office).
💠 Teaching new skills (like coping strategies for stress).
💠 Using adaptive equipment (like tools to make eating easier).
💠 Developing sensory strategies (for better focus or calm).

We are problem-solvers, advocates, and partners in your journey toward a more independent and fulfilling life.
Celebrate With Us!

This week, we encourage you to share your OT story! Whether you're a patient, a caregiver, a student, or a fellow therapist, tell us in the comments:
What is one meaningful activity (occupation) an OT helped you get back to, or do better?
Thank you to all the OTs for their compassion, creativity, and commitment! We're proud to be part of a profession that truly makes a difference.

04/11/2025

🚌 Beyond the Clinic: Embracing Community Life as an OT 🤝

Gaynor one of our Occupational Therapists (OT) explains that, my role today has been to help clients overcome barriers and engage in the activities that give their lives meaning. While a lot of valuable work happens one-on-one in the clinic or at home, some of the most profound progress occurs when a client confidently steps back into their community.

Building Bridges to Belonging
Community engagement is crucial for well-being. It provides social connection, a sense of purpose, and the opportunity to use skills in real-world settings. For many of my clients, whether they're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or navigating a new phase of life, the thought of leaving the house can feel overwhelming.

That’s where the "occupational" part of my title truly comes into play. We focus on the occupation of being a community member.

This often involves:
💠Practical Mobility Support: Accessing transportation is often the first hurdle. I frequently assist clients with the practical task of applying for essential support, such as a bus pass. This small piece of documentation can unlock a whole world of independence, turning a daunting journey into a manageable trip to the shops, the library, or a friend’s house.
💠 Facilitating Group Activities: Isolation is a major challenge. To counteract this, I love facilitating or connecting clients with group activities. These aren't just social events; they are therapeutic opportunities. Participating in a weekly craft group, a walking club, or a vocational training class helps clients practice social skills, regain confidence, and find new passions in a supportive environment.
💠 Graded Exposure: We work together to take small, achievable steps. For one person, it might be simply walking to the end of the street. For another, it's planning the entire route to the community center. This graded exposure ensures that every success builds momentum, leading to greater autonomy.

Seeing a client use their newly acquired bus pass to attend a group they genuinely enjoy is incredibly rewarding. It’s a powerful reminder that OT is about so much more than physical function, it’s about enabling a rich, engaged, and fulfilling life.
Send me a message below 👇 for a free consultation.




Everyone Active

03/11/2025

💙 We can't celebrate OT week enough at All-in-One OT!

Occupational Therapy Week 2025: Making a Difference Through Early Intervention and Preventative Care

We’re shining a light on how All-In-One OT plays a crucial role in early intervention and preventative care — helping people thrive before challenges become crises.

🌱 What Is Early Intervention?
Early intervention means identifying and addressing difficulties as soon as they appear — whether in childhood development, mental health, injury recovery, or ageing. Occupational therapists look at the whole person — their environment, routines, and meaningful activities — to build practical strategies that promote independence and participation.

🧠 How All-In-One OT Makes a Difference
We offer timely, flexible access to support — without the long waiting lists. This can make all the difference in:
• Children’s development: Supporting fine motor skills, sensory regulation, attention, and daily routines early on can prevent school and social challenges later.
• Workplace health: Ergonomic assessments, stress management, and lifestyle coaching can prevent burnout and injury before they occur.
• Ageing well: Home safety assessments and adaptive equipment recommendations can prevent falls and hospitalisations, helping older adults remain independent longer.
• Rehabilitation: Early post-injury intervention speeds recovery, maintains function, and reduces long-term disability.

💬 The Preventative Power of OT
By focusing on wellbeing, participation, and prevention, our occupational therapists help individuals build resilience and maintain the ability to do what matters most — from playing, learning, and working to connecting with community and family life.

💡 This OT Week, Let’s Celebrate…
How OTs make a difference every day — empowering people of all ages to live life to the fullest through early, proactive, and person-centred care.

Private Occupational Therapy services for individuals, the NHS, GP's, social care, schools, case managers, businesses and more.

03/11/2025

This is Occupational Therapy Week (OT Week) and is our national awareness-raising campaign dedicated to celebrating the life-changing power of occupational therapy.

Our Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages overcome challenges in completing everyday tasks or activities, which they call "occupations." OTs focus on the whole person, considering their physical, mental, and social well-being. They work to identify barriers that prevent individuals from participating in the activities they want or need to do and find practical solutions to help them overcome these challenges.

Here are some ways our OTs will be helping clients this week is:
💪Assessing needs and abilities
💪Developing personalised treatment plans
💪 Teaching skills and strategies
💪 Adapting the environment
💪 Providing assistive devices
💪 Promoting independence
💪 Improving quality of life.

This week our OTs will be working with people of all ages who have a wide range of conditions, including:
💠Physical disabilities
💠 Mental health conditions
💠 Developmental disabilities
💠 Neurological disorders
💠 Injuries
💠 Aging-related limitations.

If you're struggling with daily activities, our OTs can help you regain your independence and improve your quality of life.

Get InTouch for a chat about how we can help you.👇





Everyone Active

03/11/2025

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The National Cycling Centre, in partnership with British Cycling Limitless, is excited to announce a Limitless Cycling Day on Saturday, 6th December.

This special event is designed to welcome disabled people into an inclusive, supportive, and fun environment to discover (or rediscover) the joy of cycling.

Our goal is to make cycling accessible to more people by offering a variety of cycling opportunities — whether you’re trying it for the very first time or looking to build on your existing skills.

The day will include:

The chance to try a selection of adapted bikes
Opportunities to explore different cycling experiences, including track and tandem cycling, BMX, mountain biking, ICE trikes, hand trikes, adult trikes, children’s trikes, and more — all supported by qualified coaches, pilots, and mechanics
Riding in a safe, welcoming environment tailored as much as possible to individual needs
Relaxing in a friendly, social space with complimentary teas and coffees
Connecting with others, sharing stories, and becoming part of the wider cycling community.
We’d really appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please could you share details of the event with your networks? I have attached an A4 poster for you to use. You’re also warmly invited to join us on the day.

✨ For more information:
https://www.nationalcyclingcentre.com/news

👉 To register interest:
https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/1UDA-1NO9/ncc-limitless-cycling-engagement

31/10/2025

A great week of spooky activities 👻 🎃
Happy Halloween everyone from All-in-One OT 🕷 🕸 🕷

29/10/2025