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09/12/2025

🌟 A Day of Engagement and Fun with OT Gaynor! 🧑‍💻

We had a fantastic and productive day working alongside the National Neurological Services - National Care Group . The focus of our day was ensuring a smooth and supportive transition for new clients by reviewing their admissions process.

Gaynor’s led sessions centered around key areas of client well-being:

🎄Social Engagement: Activities designed to encourage interaction, build community, and make new clients feel welcome and connected.
🎄 Focus and Concentration: Exercises tailored to sharpen cognitive skills, helping clients engage more fully in their daily routines and activities.
🎄 Dexterity: Fun, practical tasks aimed at improving fine motor skills, which are crucial for independence in daily living.

A significant part of the morning was spent practicing essential mobility skills. Gaynor worked with a client on wheelchair self-propelling techniques, focusing on safety, efficiency, and building their confidence for greater independence.

We finished off our day in the most festive way!
To celebrate a successful session, we gathered with the clients to make delicious, warm Christmas Hot Chocolate.
It was the perfect, cozy conclusion to a productive day of therapy and collaboration.

What kind of dexterity exercises or social engagement activities are you most interested in learning more about?

07/12/2025

🤝 Building Lives, Together 🤝

In Occupational Therapy, we know the power of connection is what makes real progress possible. Every successful goal achieved, every new skill learned, and every moment of shared understanding, it all strengthens the fabric of our therapeutic journey and our wider community.
It’s never about the therapist alone or the client in isolation. It’s about all of us working side-by-side: clients, caregivers, families, and OTs. We collaborate, we adapt, and we cheer each other on as we tackle challenges and build independence.

Here’s to co-creation, resilience, and the spirit of functional living. Together, we transform potential into meaningful reality. 💪✨

All-in-one OT is here to partner with you on your path to a richer, more engaging life, today, tomorrow, and always. 💚

06/12/2025

04/12/2025

Wow what a great review, thank you so much to my client for taking the time to write this.

L'Arche

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Occupational Therapy Support!

We cannot speak highly enough of Gaynor and her work with our client. She has been absolutely brilliant, demonstrating incredible dedication and skill.

In particular, Gaynor went above and beyond when dealing with a complex safety issue: a client who would not leave the property in the event of a fire emergency. Gaynor took the initiative to write us an excellent, detailed, and truly practical fire evacuation plan tailored specifically to the client's needs.
​This level of proactive, personalised support is invaluable. Thank you, Gaynor, for your commitment and for ensuring our client's safety and well-being!

02/12/2025

🧠 Occupational Therapy in Action: Money Management & Wheelchair Skills with Gaynor.

Today was a great example of the varied and vital work our Occupational Therapists do.

Gaynor one of our OTs has spent the day empowering clients with practical, everyday skills that significantly boost their independence.

💰 Mastering Money Management
In the morning, Gaynor worked with a client focusing on money management. This is a crucial area for maintaining independence, especially for those who have experienced changes in cognitive ability or physical dexterity.
The session wasn't just about budgeting; it was hands-on and tailored to the client's specific needs. Gaynor focused on:
💪 Handling cash: Practicing techniques for counting change and safely retrieving notes and coins from a purse, adapting for any difficulties with fine motor skills.
💪 Budgeting made easy: Utilising visual aids and simple, repeatable methods to track spending, and preventing financial stress.
These skills directly contribute to the client's confidence and ability to manage their daily life autonomously.

🧑‍🦼 The Art of Wheelchair Self-Propelling
Later in the day, Gaynor shifted gears to a physical task, working with a client on wheelchair self-propelling techniques. This is more than just pushing; it's about efficiency, safety, and energy conservation.
The goal was to ensure the client's mobility as effortless and safe as possible.

Key areas of focus included:
💪 Efficient pushing: Teaching the "long arc" stroke, which maximises distance per push and minimises strain on the shoulders and wrists.
💪 Turning and maneuvering: Practicing tight turns and navigating small spaces, essential for moving around at home or in crowded environments.
💪 Handling slopes and curbs: Instruction on safe techniques for managing inclines and declines, including how to ascend and descend ramps safely and confidently.

By breaking down the movements and providing tailored feedback, Gaynor helped the client improve their endurance and control, unlocking greater access to their community.

Gaynor's dedication in these diverse areas truly showcases how Occupational Therapy creates practical solutions, enabling our clients to live life to the fullest!

Would you like to know more about the specific techniques Gaynor used for either the money management or the wheelchair propelling session, and how we can support you.
National Neurological Services - National Care Group

28/11/2025

🌟 OT Team Triumphs: What a Week! 🌟
It’s been an incredible week full of meaningful work, all while juggling new referrals!
Our dedicated OTs were busy delivering diverse services, including:
💚 Home Support for special needs clients.
💚 Intensive Stroke Rehabilitation.
💚 Balance & Core Strength programs.
💚 Holistic care: Massage, Community Presence, and Neuro Rehabilitation.

We're passionate about empowering lives and accepting new clients!
➡️ Ready to start your OT journey? Message us today or visit our Website to refer.

25/11/2025

🎄 Community Connection: A Festive Outing with OT Gaynor! 📚
What a fantastic day we had supporting a lady and a gentleman from the National Neurological Services - National Care Group to enhance their community presence! Occupational Therapist Gaynor accompanied them on a lovely outing designed to blend leisure, practical skill-building, and engagement with the local area.
Garden Centre Delights 🎁
Our first stop was a local garden centre, which currently features a stunning, festive Christmas store! It was a brilliant opportunity for everyone to practice social interaction and decision-making skills in a busy, stimulating environment. They spent time browsing the beautiful displays and successfully shopped for some craft gifts, a fun, purposeful activity that required money management and selection. The vibrant atmosphere really added a sparkle to the day!

A Stop for Reading and Research ⚽
Next up was a visit to the local library. For the gentleman, this was a specific goal: browsing and selecting football books. This activity encourages independence, supports personal interests, and utilises community resources. The library is a great place to foster quiet focus and research skills.

Crisp Air and Local Exploration 🚶‍♀️
The day concluded with a wonderful walk through the local community. The weather was perfect, crisp, sunny, and ideal for enjoying the outdoors. Walking is a simple yet powerful way to build familiarity and confidence within one's local area.

Gaynor explains that we are dedicated to creating opportunities that are not only enjoyable but also help individuals achieve their goals related to meaningful community participation. It was a lovely, productive, and memorable day out!

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!