Neuro occupational therapy

Finding the right transport solution for your client is an important role for any Occupational Therapist or Case Manager. Brotherwood can help you guide your clients through the available options, to make the right choice for their needs and ensure a successful outcome. How can Brotherwood help: When assessing the most suitable transport for a [...]

By Ronda Boswell, neuro occupational therapist, Cognivate Rehab The way we perceive and process the world around us is fundamental to how we navigate our lives. Our sensory experiences - the sound of a busy office, the brightness of the sky or the feel of a familiar tool in our hands - form the backdrop [...]

NR Times catches up with Victoria Holness-Waud, specialist neurological occupational therapist and founder and clinical director of 360 Rehab, to find out more about her approach and the current climate for occupational therapy in neuro-rehabilitation. The many roles we play in life, says Victoria Holness-Waud, are central to our identity. When those roles are threatened [...]

By Medico Legal Healthcare In medico-legal proceedings, especially those involving personal injury, clinical negligence, or disputes over standards of care, the value of an expert witness rests on clarity, credibility, and lived clinical insight. While medical doctors and psychologists have long been central to this process, allied health professionals and other medico-legal specialist practitioners are [...]

By SweetTree Home Care Services How do we ensure that the right care is always delivered at the right time…with resources used in the most efficient way to achieve the best possible patient outcomes? That is the challenge faced by social care teams, case managers and court appointed deputies across the country, who are under [...]

By CHD Living Every recovery journey is unique – but some truly redefine resilience. At CHD Living’s Bagshot Park Neurorehabilitation Centre, we’ve walked alongside hundreds of people living with complex neurological conditions. And among those stories, Nigel’s stands out. In September 2024, Nigel’s life changed in an instant. A fit and active HGV driver, he [...]

Occupational therapists in Suffolk are walking three million steps to raise awareness of brain injury recovery and highlight the role of their profession. The challenge, organised by Suffolk County Council’s occupational therapy teams, runs through September and October, with five group walks planned across the county. It takes inspiration from Zara Dyer and Ian Brown, [...]

Occupational therapist and founder of COTA Case Management, Lauren McCluskey, speaks to NR Times to discuss her journey from the NHS to specialising in amputations, emphasising the importance of collaboration between care teams. Established in 2019, COTA (Complex Orthopaedic Trauma and Amputations) Case Management is based in Lancashire, and helps to support people's immediate needs assessments, [...]

New research has highlighted the experiences of UK ex-Service personnel with dementia who are living in their own homes, and the barriers they have faced in accessing support. The research, funded by Forces in Mind Trust and carried out by the University of Manchester and McMaster University, was the first qualitative study with ex-Service personnel living [...]

A charity which works with young people with disabilities and their families is increasing the support available to them after securing funding to finance a new specialist role in its team. Grace House now has a dedicated Family Support Officer, who will work closely with families to understand their specific needs and look to identify [...]