Types of therapy

We have a team of clinical specialist therapists, all experienced in neurodisability and learning disability with specialist knowledge of epilepsy and its impact. 

• occupational therapy – independence and safety through technology and adaptation
• ​physiotherapy – agility and fitness
• speech and language therapy – understanding and having your say

Occupational therapy

Our occupational therapists lead on:

• positive risk assessments – enabling rather than limiting
• ​protective equipment eg helmets and wall padding
• seizure monitors and assistive technology that alerts care staff for timely safe support
• bathing, showering, hoisting equipment
• armchair and wheelchair seating assessments
• training support staff - postural care , assistive technology, seizure monitors

Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapists lead on:

• agility and fitness
• physical skills :maintenance and prevention of deterioration
• rehabilitation

Speech and language therapy

Our speech and language therapist leads on:

• training staff in adaptive communication methods
• ​communication development
• behaviours that challenge care
• treatments - providing opportunities to practice and develop communication skills
• capacity - supporting care staff in evaluating capacity
• swallow safety