Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2003 –
Sophia has worked across a variety of areas, including:
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Health and social care
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Specialising in assessing individuals within their home environment
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Occupational health
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Case management
Gaining experience in a variety of areas, such as:
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Mental health; dementia, anxiety, and depression diagnoses
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Medical
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Orthopaedic
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Surgical; including amputees
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Oncology; including palliative & terminal health conditions
Sophia Dickinson Occupational Therapist & Founder of Home Independence Occupational Therapy Ltd
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Local authorities; specialising in adapting houses for individuals with reduced mobility
– Wheelchair accessibility
– Access to essential facilities such as level access shower facilities
– Access between floors
– Rehousing reports to support rehousing
– Moving and handling
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Occupational health; wheelchair access and adaptations recommendations at work ergonomics risk assessment
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Case management; home and work based support, through assessment and reablement
Professional Credentials
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Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
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A member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
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Visible on the RCOT directory of recommended professionals
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Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Professional Development
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Regional contact for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists,providing support for independent Occupational Therapists in Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
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Training in the management of spasticity in the upper limb following stroke.
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Becoming a Dementia Friends Champion through the Alzheimer’s Society
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Trained as a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) facilitator, to further support clients with dementia.
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Connecting with local service providers and product suppliers in Leicestershire to encourage joint-up working.
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Developing ideas to further support carers, as a Time to Change Champion, encouraging clients and loved ones to take care of their own psychological well-being.
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Accreditation achieved to provide chair-based exercises to individuals and groups
– Increasing strength and boosting fitness
– Improving confidence and self-esteem
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Up-to-date with mandatory training with regular continuing professional development updates