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The OT Practice has launched an educational series for charities and benevolent funds exploring why Occupational Therapy should an essential component to supporting beneficiaries and their families.
Occupational Therapists work with people of all ages, helping them to carry out the activities that they need or want to do in order to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
With the help of some from our charities clients, we have produced a series of newsletters and webinars to illustrate the practical application of Occupational Therapy, examining common difficulties that OTs help people overcome and bringing those solutions to life with case studies and interviews with beneficiaries who have experienced the benefits of Occupational Therapy.
Gratefully supported by
Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
Royal British Legion
Bank Workers Charity
Clergy Support Trust
CABA
Coming up
Over the coming months, drawing on our experience and that of the charities we support, we will be sharing insights into how OT can provide solutions for grant managers and case workers looking for safe and responsible ways to support their beneficiaries using charitable funds.
Spotlight topics in our newsletters
- Jul Children: The many ways Occupational Therapy supports young people
- Sep Mental health and getting back on your feet
Webinars & online conferences
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Sep
Introduction to Occupational Therapy for Charities
Following the positive feedback from our previous session, we will be holding another introduction to OT webinar. In this live webinar we will be discussing the practical application of occupational therapy for charities who issue grants and support to individuals to help them lead independent and fulfilling lives. Starting with an introduction to OT we will also briefly cover some of the more specialist areas of OT to give a full and holistic picture of how occupational therapy can help your beneficiaries, with an opportunity for questions at the end.
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Nov
Specialist Focus: Adapting the Home
In this webinar one of our specialist housing OTs will deliver a session on 'Adapting the Home' with the aim of giving charities a practical insight into how an occupational therapy assessment can help support beneficiaries who are struggling at home. We’ll share examples of how an OT identifies needs and makes recommendations for adaptations. These may range from small changes to major modifications, to improve the living environment, independence, and quality of life of your beneficiaries.
Lives changed
Ron has lived in his home for over 60 years. Two years ago he had a serious fall down the stairs that significantly affected his mobility. Faced with moving into a care home he spoke to The Royal British Legion to see if they could help him remain at home.
Silvia suffered a heavy fall which left her struggling to wash and was unable to access her garden without fear of falling again. Having worked in a bank for over 30 years Silvia contacted the Bank Workers Charity, who organised an occupational therapy assessment. With their help and the OTs recommendations, her home and garden were adapted enabling her to regain her independence.
As David's health deteriorated, he was struggling to cope physically and became socially isolated. Unable to manage simple tasks or leave his home, a friend suggested he contact the Royal British Legion.
Following a traumatic surgery Rosemary was left paralysed from the chest down. Unable to return to her home, life with her husband Phil was turned upside down. With help from the RAF Benevolent Fund and occupational therapy they found and adapted a new home that allowed them a life together.
John had a fall following a deterioration of his health and since then has been struggling with his mobility at home and in the community. With support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, his OT recommended solutions enabling him to be more independent at home and to give him the confidence to get out into the community again.
Catch up
Catch up on the newsletter topics and webinars that have been.
Spotlight topics in our newsletters
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Introduction to OT: Common difficulties & finding solutions
In this first instalment of our Educational Series for charities we start with an introduction to Occupational Therapy, providing context to future topics in the series and explaining when occupational therapists should be involved in grant provisions.
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Addressing basic needs: Minor aids and mobility solutions
In the second instalment of our Educational Series for charities we focus on addressing basic needs, exploring some of the common minor aids and mobility solutions an occupational therapist may recommend.
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Major adaptations and understanding Disable Facilities Grants (DFGs)
In the third instalment of our Educational Series for charities we focus on the Disable Facilities Grant for major home adaptations, providing foundation knowledge and exploring how it can be used to help beneficiaries.
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Neurological conditions and functional rehabilitation
In the forth instalment of our Educational Series for charities we explore some of the most common neurological conditions that beneficiaries may encounter, covering some top-level clinical explanations of the conditions and the functional impact that they may have on daily life.
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Webinars & online conferences
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Part 1: Introduction to Occupational Therapy
In part 1 of this webinar, designed specifically for charity caseworkers and grant officers, we introduce the core principles of occupational therapy and how it can be applied to improve independence and quality of life for your beneficiaries. It examines the role an OT plays in assessing need, validating clinical recommendations, and ensuring the effective provision of equipment and adaptations. This segment is ideal for those new to OT or looking to understand how it aligns with the aims of charitable support.
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Part 2: Practical Applications & Specialist AreasPart 2 of the webinar builds on the introductory session by exploring how occupational therapy can address specific challenges that beneficiaries often face, and aims to provide valuable insight into how targeted OT interventions can transform lives and ensure charitable grants are effectively aligned with individual needs. It includes real-world examples of how OT can support individuals through minor aids and mobility solutions, major adaptations (including guidance around Disabled Facilities Grants), and functional rehabilitation for neurological conditions. We also highlight support for children, young people, and those experiencing mental health difficulties.
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Getting in touch
If you would like to find out more about how Occupational Therapy may be able to help you support your beneficaries please do get in touch. We work with large charities who refer multiple beneficiaries weekly as well as charities who refer one or two times a year. We are always happy to discuss how Occuational Therapy might be able to help or simply point you in the right direction where a full OT assessment is not needed.
Call us on 0330 024 9910 and ask to speak to Ian or email enquiries@theotpractice.com
Know you are in safe hands
The OT Practice is entrusted by many charities and other organisations including the NHS, Local Authorities, insurance companies to name but a few. We have the responsibility of visiting clients in their homes, recording and assessing sensitive personal information and making recommendations for the use of charitable funds. We take this responsibly very seriously...
All our OTs are HCPC registered professionals
We have a strict selection process and all our OTs have been qualified for a minimum of 5 years
All our OTs and office based staff are DBS checked
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