Invest in Yourself
Examples of some of the services we offer
Equipment & Home Adaptations
The OT assessment will identify the persons goals, including what they need or want to do. Many people require home modifications to ensure that they can continue to live independently and safely at home. This can include bathroom redesign, installation of a stairlift or ramp or the provision of specialist equipment. We can also provide expert assessment for newbuilds and extensions.
Increasing Independence with Cooking & Other Household Tasks
The OT focuses on helping individuals regain or maintain their independence at home.
From cooking and laundry to shopping and cleaning, our goal is to empower people to manage daily tasks with confidence.
We believe that everyone deserves to enjoy a fulfilling and independent life in their own space.
Support to Manage Fatigue
Fatigue can occur as a result of many factors including illness, injury and during recovery. It can also appear with no obvious cause but can lead to challenges in daily life.
When you are feeling low it can be easier with support from another person. The OT will work with you to identify your goals and identify ways to help manage your fatigue and support you to feel more like you again.
Moving Around Your Home & Falls Prevention
Falls prevention assessment may include the OT assessing factors that may increase a persons risk of having a fall. The OT will look at the person's functional strengths, the tasks that they are completing and the environment. The OT may provide recommendations such as environmental modifications, equipment or advice on how to complete tasks in a safer way .
Increasing Independence
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Self Care Tasks
The OT will work with you to identify the self care tasks that are meaningful to you. This might include, getting dressed, managing daily routines or getting enough sleep.
The OT can recommend different ways of completing the tasks, recommend specialist equipment or advise how to manage symptoms that get in the way of managing self care tasks
Seating
Correct seating is important to maintain comfort and independence with occupations such as eating, reading and standing up from the chair. The OT will work with you to identify your seating needs, taking into account your environment.
We can support with sourcing the correct chair for you, arranging a trial of a chair prior to purchase and provide advice on adaptations that can be made to your existing chair.
Re-engaging in Meaningful Activities
Engaging in meaningful occupations can improve your overall health, wellbeing and provide you with a sense of purpose.
There are times when you might feel like you can't do something, even though you want to. The OT can support you to engage in meaningful occupations, working with you to set realistic goals and creating a plan to overcome physical, mental and environmental barriers.
Accessing
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Community
Life can present physical, mental and environmental barriers that make it challenging to engage with your community. Whether you’ve faced a period of illness that has affected your confidence or you're looking to embark on a new journey, OT can empower you to achieve your personal goals and actively participate in social activities, leisure, education, and work
Occupational Therapy
Report & Letter Writing
The OT can provide detailed letters and reports to support various applications including benefits, blue badge and housing.
Why Choose Shona Kennedy Occupational Therapy?
We believe everyone deserves fast, personalised, and practical support to live well at home
Here’s what makes Shona Kennedy Occupational Therapy different:
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We provide either virtual assessment or visit you in your own home at a time convenient to you and your family.
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No long waiting lists
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You will see the same registered Occupational Therapist at every visit.
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Tailored Occupational Therapy support specific to your needs
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We can source and arrange the installation of recommended equipment and adaptations, liaise with trusted suppliers, and provide training to you or your carers.
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Dumfries & Galloway, born and bred.
Contact us today to learn more about our services
and how we can help you.