Healthcare professionals have a duty of care to each patient, client, individual we see. We are taught to listen, understand, and problem-solve, all in the best interest of the individual. We all want to see our patient ‘get better’, ‘progress’, ‘recover’. Sometimes we get lost in these words and don’t take the time to support…Continue reading Understanding a chronic patient’s experience…
Injury Self-Management
I am a small island Caribbean girl, born in London but raised in Carriacou, Grenada. In my world and from my experience, there is a remedy for almost any illness which does not involve seeing a medical professional. Using hydrogen peroxide to clean a cut or bruise at an early age. Drinking a tea when…Continue reading Injury Self-Management
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Long-COVID
COVID-19 has changed the world in a whole lot of ways. After a year of Lockdowns and the vaccination roll-out many of us can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. Not long after the first few cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the UK I remember having a couple of discussions.…Continue reading Long-COVID
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Welcome LSBU student Ellen Reed-Walsh
A little update… There are many career goals I set for myself when I started out as an OT. One I never really thought I’d accomplish was to be a practice educator. Who would want a virtual placement with someone who works 15 hours a week from bed? Well, fast forward one pandemic later and…Continue reading Welcome LSBU student Ellen Reed-Walsh
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Coronavirus Shielding: Advice for rejoining the world
2020 has definitely been a roller-coaster.. mostly made up of scary downhill parts and sudden drops. For many folks with pre-existing conditions (myself included) the last few months have been downright scary. The lack of information around what actually constituted a risk meant that many people were in a weird no man’s land where they…Continue reading Coronavirus Shielding: Advice for rejoining the world
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Coronavirus Live stream:Self-care advice and coping strategies for Key workers and front line staff.
Advice and coping strategies for Key workers and front line staff by Jo Southall, Independent Occupational Therapist
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Practical Tips for #SocialDistancing and #SelfIsolation
Top tips for staying happy and healthy during social distancing and self-isolation.
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Permaculture for Easier Gardening: Zones
Permaculture principles to simplify your gardening. Cut your workload and improve your ecosystem too.
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Terms & Conditions for OT Appointments
Please note that in order to book an appointment, you will be asked to read and sign the following statement as part of your initial paperwork. Data Protection: Please be aware that by sending back the completed form you are consenting to your data being securely stored and processed by myself, (Jo Southall, Independent Occupational…Continue reading Terms & Conditions for OT Appointments
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Therapeutic Relationships: Personal Vs Professional
“Do you know my friend Bill? He’s in a wheelchair too!” There comes a time in every disabled persons life where a well-meaning but nosy stranger asks that question. There’s a persistent assumption that all individuals with similar needs or matching impairments share a social connection. In previous generations, this was met with awkward laughter…Continue reading Therapeutic Relationships: Personal Vs Professional
