LB-OT Private Occupational Therapy

LB-OT Private Occupational Therapy At LB-OT, we treat you like family. 🤝 Our dedicated OT practice focuses on making your daily life more fulfilling through professional, personalised care.

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📲 07442 345050
📩 leeanne.blaylock@lb-ot.co.uk

24/05/2026
Looking for expert, personalised Occupational Therapy? I’ve got some exciting news! ​I have officially partnered with  O...
22/05/2026

Looking for expert, personalised Occupational Therapy?

I’ve got some exciting news!

​I have officially partnered with Occupational Therapist - Gaynor spencer https://www.facebook.com/share/1DiTDsVBFp/

To deliver high-quality, comprehensive private assessments and therapy sessions designed around your unique life.

🌱From specialised neurological home rehabilitation and neurodiversity support in schools and home based, to tailored vocational work assessments and bespoke splinting, our partnership ensures you receive the highest standard of holistic care.

​Your goals are our goals. Let’s unlock your full potential together.

​👉 Reach out to us via DM to chat with our friendly team about how we can support you or a loved one.

📞07419 291231
📞07442 345050
📧GS.otsolutioms1@gmail.com
📧leeanne.blaylock@lb-ot.co.uk


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14/05/2026

Get in touch for a free consultation.

11/05/2026

📚✍️ Exams & Wellbeing: Finding the Balance:

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and for many of our families, the GCSE season has officially begun.

In the world of Occupational Therapy, we know that true success requires a regulated nervous system. It’s easy to let downtime disappear during revision, but "doing your best" is only possible when you’re also "feeling your best."

A reminder for the students:
You are valuable, capable, and so much more than a grade on a piece of paper. Do your work, then let it go.

Tips for the support team (Parents & Carers):
Help them find their "reset" button with these OT-inspired strategies:
🏃‍♂️ Movement: A quick change of scenery to clear the head.
🧘 Sensory Breaks: Grounding activities to move out of "fight or flight" mode.
☕ Connection: Checking in as a person, not just a student.
Let’s look out for each other this week. 💚

28/04/2026

Celebrate the small wins—they’re actually the big ones! 🌟

I had the absolute pleasure of working with a wonderful young man today. There is truly no better start to a session than being greeted with a huge smile and pure excitement to get to work!

Our session was packed with purposeful play, focusing on some key sensory processing goals:

• Modulating Force: We practiced "just right" pressure during activities to help him grade his movements more effectively.
• Tactile Exploration: We dived into different textures, building up his vocabulary to describe exactly how things feel against his skin.
• Stereognosis Games: To support his low tactile registration, we played "hidden object" games—identifying items by touch alone without using his eyes.

Seeing his confidence grow as he navigates his sensory world is why I love being an OT.

27/04/2026

Our Sensory Workshop is back!

If you would like to book on to this amazing workshop run by one of our very own support workers, please ring the office on 0161 203 4095 to book your place.

We run them in blocks of 3 sessions with the times and dates as follows:

Wednesday 29th April 10:00am to 2:00pm
Wednesday 6th May 10:00am to 2:00pm
Wednesday 13th May 10:00am to 2:00pm

We hope to see some familiar faces and new ones too!😊

27/04/2026

They say how you spend your Monday sets the tone for the rest of the week, and if that’s true, we’re in for an amazing one!

We aren't just checking off to-do lists today. We are starting our week by heading out to support the incredible First Steps Together group. 🎒✨

This local initiative does vital work with students who have Autism and ADHD, ensuring they have the specialised support, patience, and environment they need to succeed. Being a part of their journey is a powerful reminder that every student learns differently, and every "first step" is worth celebrating.

Nothing beats giving back to our local schools. Supporting students with ADHD and Autism makes our community stronger and more inclusive.
We’re taking the inspiration we get from these students and fueling the rest of our week with it!
We’ve got a busy week ahead, but we couldn't think of a better way to kick things off. Let's make these next five days count! 👊

How are you starting your week? Let’s hear your Monday wins in the comments! 👇

22/04/2026

I’ve had a fantastic day back in our local schools, working alongside some of my brilliant Autistic and ADHD students.

There’s nothing better than seeing a student truly connect with an activity!

The Sensory Circuits were in full swing today! I used my OT Sensory Toolbox for some hands-on regulation, and the students absolutely loved exploring the different textures and movements. It’s so rewarding to see them find that "just right" balance through play.

I wanted to share a huge win from today. I’ve been working with a student who finds the school environment very challenging and often refuses to engage with any teachers or classmates.
Today, we focused on fine motor strength using therapeutic putty to "rescue" hidden treasures I’d buried inside.

Focus & Persistence: She stayed completely engaged for an hour, working those hand muscles and staying regulated the whole time.

Positive Connection: For a student who usually avoids interaction, this was an incredible breakthrough.

In OT, finding that one activity that sparks a child's interest is the key to everything. Now that we’ve built this rapport, I have my "way in" to complete her Sensory Profile and find even more ways to support her in the classroom.

Building trust through play is where the real progress happens! 🌟

I hope everyone has a lovely Easter break. I will be quiet for a while whilst we have our family break. 🐰🥚
05/04/2026

I hope everyone has a lovely Easter break.
I will be quiet for a while whilst we have our family break. 🐰🥚

Stop guessing and start solving. Get expert Occupational Therapy advice at LB-OT.Call for a Free Consultation at 📞 07442...
30/03/2026

Stop guessing and start solving. Get expert Occupational Therapy advice at LB-OT.
Call for a Free Consultation at
📞 07442 345050
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