Occupational Therapists support individuals with mental health or mental wellbeing issues, who are patients of working or retirement age here at Hope Farm Medical Centre. They will work with you to look at the things you need and want to do in your life and daily routine, at home, work or within the community. The tasks you struggle with and the strengths you have or resources you can use to help you overcome those struggles.
How can the Occupational Therapists help me?
By listening to you and working with you to help you meet your goals in life, be as independent as possible, problem solve and build your mental resilience. They can help you look at new ways of doing things and of thinking about them, to help make things more achievable or manageable.
Here’s how they might assist you:
- Finding New Ways: If there are activities you struggle with, or simply a problem that life has thrown at you, they’ll explore different methods to address them with you.
- Improving Skills: They can teach you new skills to help you cope with issues such as anxiety management or confidence building.
- Adapting To Your Circumstances: They might support you to adapt and work towards managing your circumstances, such as bereavement.
- Supporting Recovery: If you’re recovering from mental health issues or the impact of having a physical illness on your mental health, they’ll help you work towards regaining your abilities and independence.
- Employment -They’ll offer strategies to manage your mental health effectively in work, manage any work-related stress you may be experiencing and if required issue a fit note.
- Signposting – they may be able to sign post you towards other services or organisations who can help support specific issues you may have that affect your mental health and wellbeing.
Occupational therapists aim to empower you to live your life as fully and independently as possible, focusing on what matters most to you. They will work with you to create a personalised plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.
Occupational Therapist Service Patient Feedback
Richard was brilliant. He’s taught me how to deal with situations. He listened and I felt understood.
Feedback received 28/05/2024
Gill is a credit to the practice, she really made me feel comfortable and gave me good options to help my anxiety and the way I was feeling. She was very friendly and positive and I couldn’t recommend her enough to anyone who is struggling with their emotions/anxiety.
Feedback received 16/05/2024
I would like to thank Richard for all his support during a difficult time which l went through.
Feedback received 23/07/2024
Very grateful for the help and support Gill has shown me. I have been allowed me to express my feelings and concerns without being judged. I have been able to plan ahead with an action plan which has made me feel much stronger in myself which in turn has helped me to return to work. Thank you!
Feedback received 12/04/2024
Very appreciative of the support that Richard has given me. I would recommend to others due to his caring, helpful and non judgemental nature. Thank you!
Feedback received 08/04/2024
Thanks Gill – I felt so comfortable talking to you.
Feedback received 27/04/2024