What do I do?
My role is to assess occupational needs to support independence in daily activities to optimise functional outcomes including but not limited to education and employment.
I can provide an assessment of cognition and provide strategies to support cognitive impairments.
I have a role in education and support with a MS Related fatigue and other MS related symptoms.
What to expect?
I can call you to discuss your questions, needs and expectations.
I may offer advice, suggestions and information over the phone, video call or offer you a clinic appointment or home visit.
I may signpost or refer you to your local services to you for further assessment and treatment.
I may offer you a place in MS specific group or refer you to the general Neurology groups and classes.
How to contact me
Directly via the Team answerphone 02920 745018, or via another member of the team.
Groups:
Living Well with MS is a group that runs in partnership with MS Society. This group runs in a block of 6 sessions 4 times per year. During the sessions you will hear from MS Society about their support including employment and benefits. You will also meet the team who will discuss variety of topics including fatigue management, keeping active physically and cognitively, relationship & sex, managing stress and anxiety.
Manging MS through Relaxation is a group that runs every month. Dring the sessions you will hear about different types of relaxation and how those can support you to manage variety of MS related symptoms. Each group session ends with a different relaxation session.
If you are interested in participating in any of the groups, please speak to myself or another member of the team whom will make a referral.
Community Occupational Therapy
If you have any issues with equipment or need to change it for any reason, in the first instance please speak to the community Occupational Therapy Team who provided it.
If you need information about adaptations, please contact your local community Occupational Therapy Team.