Occupational Therapy

"Our aim is to develop skills, participation in everyday life, and independence in a person centred and measurable way. We are passionate that our work is of the highest quality and is evidence based and that those people we work with are both delighted and energised by the results of our intervention."

Sheena Hardwick - Managing Director

Meet & Greet

We understand that occupational therapy input is varied and requires a needs led approach.

We offer a complimentary meet and greet session with your potential OT before finalising a quote based on your needs or the needs of your client.

Client Led Goals

At your first session, your OT will complete an initial assessment and then be able to develop bespoke goals and aims centred around your specific needs.

This ensures that our OT knows exactly what you want to achieve and is able to conduct a holistic approach to your therapy.

These goals will be frequently reviewed to identify progress and potential barriers to achieving them.

Clinical Governance

Clinical governance is central to our practice. This ensures the person we work with is central to all decision making and intervention; our practice is evidence based and effective; our work is audited and we undertake frequent supervision, training and continuing professional development (CPD) and we carefully consider risk management within our practice in a positive and proactive way.

Clinical specialisms within the team include:

Children, young people and adults of all ages
Neurological conditions including cerebral palsy
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Highly complex needs
Chronic conditions
Housing, equipment and adaptations
Sensory Integration Therapy
Moving and handling
Training support workers.

Supporting Case Managers

At Sherwood Therapy Services, we are experienced at working closely with case managers to support their clients. We will support you with finding the best fit for your client and ensure that they will be an asset to any MDT.

Office Support Hub

We have a knowledgeable office team who are on hand to support case managers with new and ongoing cases. The team are friendly, approachable and always happy to help.

Supervision & CPD

We employ a hand-picked team of highly trained and qualified professionals guaranteeing high standards of care across many areas of expertise.

Our therapists receive regular clinical supervision giving them time to reflect on their cases. This process ensures the use of the whole teams' experience and expertise when required.

Quality Assurance

We have very strict internal review procedures for reports which include an in house proofreading service. We also have a bank of resources which we share with our associates to ensure that all of our reports are cohesive and of a consistently high standard.

Occupational Therapists

We have an excellent team of in house occupational therapists and rehabilitation assistants. Each of our team has their own unique set of skills and specialisms. We are happy to make recommendations for you or your clients depending on their needs.

Pip Gorin

Pip is an experienced Occupational Therapist who has worked across Health, Social Care and the Private sector since qualifying in 1991.

She offers expert person centred assessments and therapeutic interventions for adults of all ages with a wide range of physical difficulties and complex needs in the community. She promotes individual life style choices and work closely with clients to achieve their personal goals. She has a wealth of experience in supporting clients, their carers and families to maximise functional independence and quality of life in their own homes or alternative community settings.

Specialisms: Environmental assessments - Housing adaptations and equipment recommendations Seating and postural management - Moving and handling assessment and advice- Disabled facilities grants- Functional rehabilitation - Falls prevention

Helena Corbett

Helena qualified as an occupational therapist in 2000. She has a wealth of experience in health and social care settings. Helena offers comprehensive, client centred assessment and treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury and trauma.

Along with rehabilitation, Helena can support with equipment provision, home adaptations, mental health, memory and cognitive issues. She is also an experienced trainer with a specialism in re-ablement and supporting carers.

Specialisms: Acquired brain injury - Rehabilitation - Supporting care packages - Complex needs- Psychological trauma - Multiple injuries

Eleanor Hales

Eleanor is a highly experienced occupational therapist who works with adults and children. Her case loads includes clients with highly complex needs. Eleanor is also an accomplished expert witness for care and occupational therapy.

Eleanor has experience being a CQC registered manager and a case manager.
Eleanor is our in-house clinical lead for therapy.

Specialisms: Adult and children with physical disabilities - Neurological conditions - Acquired brain injury - Rehabilitation - Moving and handling - Housing and equipment assessments - Chronic conditions- Spinal injury

Katy Lee

Katy is an experienced OT with a specialism in SI OT. She has vast range of experience in assessing and treating young people and adults She has a breadth of experience working across a range of environments from inpatient secure services to educational settings, she enjoys working collaboratively with all professionals and family members to support an individual to achieve their therapy outcomes and live a meaningful, fulfilled life.

Specialisms: Sensory Integration - Learning Disabilities - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Neurological Disorders - Developmental Disabilities

Lou Stubbs

Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 1996, Lou has worked in the NHS, in acute and rehabilitation settings, in clients' own homes and in the care home setting. She is a dedicated and experienced occupational therapist who has worked with clients of all ages from birth to 100 years old. The clients Lou works with have a wide and complex range of needs, presenting with multiple pathologies. She excels when working with clients to overcome the effects of disability caused by illness, ageing or accident. She has extensive experience delivering training to carers, families and health and social care professionals.

Specialisms: Complex needs - Physical disability - Neurological conditions including abi and cerebral palsy - Rehabilitation - Moving & handling - Specialist equipment and seating - Falls and bone health

Maxine Bell

Maxine is an experienced occupational therapist and is a qualified Sensory Integration (SI) therapist having trained with the sensory integration network.

Specialisms: Acquired brain injury - Rehabilitation - Polytrauma - Mental health- Chronic conditions - Multiple injuries

Maxine Bell

Maxine is an experienced occupational therapist and is a qualified Sensory Integration (SI) therapist having trained with the sensory integration network.

Specialisms: Acquired brain injury - Rehabilitation - Polytrauma - Mental health- Chronic conditions - Multiple injuries

Amanda Chilton - Morris

Amanda is a passionate Occupational Therapist who qualified in 2011. She has worked in NHS, Social care, private and community setting working with a wide range of acute and long term conditions including neurological degenerative disorders. Working in Australia as a Dementia Specialist provided a great insight into alternative approaches and enablement that can be applied to a range of situations .With a keen interest in Assistive Technology environmental controls within a rehabilitation approach to support individuals and their families. Furthermore a desire to enable older adults in their own home managing actual risk and need rather than a perceived risk / need.

Specialisms: Complex Needs - Chronic diseases and degenerative conditions - Rehabilitation - Maximising Care Packages - Learning Disabilities throughout the age range - Moving and Handling / adaptations Carer training

Rehabilitation Assistants

Alongside our team of occupational therapists, we employ an outstanding team of rehab assistants who work with our clients to support them in achieving their goals. This in house approach works incredibly well as the team supporting the client understands their needs in a comprehensive and holistic way.

Marijke White

Marijke has extensive experience in the healthcare sector and as a rehab assistant. Qualified in life coaching, Marijke has a range of skills which align well to the role including, empowering decision-making processes, motivation and encouraging independence.
Marijke particularly enjoys supporting clients with conditions and learning difficulties including Autism and ADHD. She enjoys building a strong rapport with clients and helping them cope and thrive within their home environment and the community.

Specialisms: Motivation - ADHD & Autism - Rehabilitation - Nutrition

Alannah Nickols

Alannah is an experienced, excellent and personable rehab assistant. She is fantastic at helping clients build up their confidence and has a very calm and warm approach. She has worked with clients who have a range of injuries including brain injuries. She has a passion for rehab and is hoping to pursue a career in occupational therapy in the long term.

Specialisms: Confidence building - Goal Optimisation - Life Skills - Motivation

“The feedback from staff is that Maxine is highly professional, knowledgeable, friendly and most importantly has made a massive difference to the wellbeing of some of our service users.”

Jayne Willcock, Acting Managing Director, AutismPlus

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