Lothian Occupational Therapy LTD

14/05/2026

Welcome to the first arthritis awareness month! I find that slightly astounding, having had arthritis since I was 2 years old, it's been my life, to know that there has only just been a month dedicated to raising awareness about it is incredible and evidences the lack of understanding about how debilitating a disease it is.

I've heard some crazy advice over my years, and been medically misinformed. This also shows the lack of research evidence that helps us understand how to effectively combat the disease.

So celebrate arthritis awareness, shout about it, protect your joints and live healthy.

https://www.arthritis-uk.org/news/announcing-arthritis-awareness-month-the-first-step-in-building-an-annual-global-moment-focused-on-arthritis/

Arthritis Awareness Month 2026: the first step in building an annual global moment focused on arthritis inviting charities, companies and communities from all across the UK to get involved.

03/05/2026

It's been a while since I stood at a table in a community hall welcoming the Public. 7 years of fundraising events with the Scouts prepared me for this.

I attended my first community event, chatting to members of the public, teaching them on the benefits of occupational therapy, demonstrating small aids and activities for rehabilitation.

Hopefully helping people to be more independent and overcome disability. That's at the heart of all I do. The most popular item of the day: the car door handle!

Great to also meet other organisations and charities, learn about how we can work together and keep abreast of opportunities for my patients.

Great to meet Muirfield Riding Therapy (MRT), East Lothian Ear Care, Changeseastlothian undefined East Lothian Care, and East Lothian Yoga.

30/04/2026

Come along for cake, chat and info on staying well.

30/04/2026

26/04/2026

Now that was a busy week!
People, places and lots of connections ❤️

25/04/2026

Really proud of receiving my badge. This took a lot of time and effort to achieve over a year ago now ❤️

25/04/2026

Falls awareness is key in the prevention of falls:

- Engage in Regular Balance and Strength Exercises
Activities such as Tai Chi, yoga, or simple chair exercises help improve balance, coordination, and leg strength, which are essential for staying stable.

- Remove Home Hazards
Make the home safer by removing small throw rugs, clearing walkways of clutter (cords, papers, books), and using non-slip mats in the bathroom and kitchen.

- Improve Home Lighting
Increase lighting throughout the home, especially in hallways, stairwells, and bathrooms. Utilising nightlights or motion-sensor lights can prevent tripping during nighttime trips.

- Review Medications with a Doctor
Consult a doctor or pharmacist to review all medications, as some drugs can cause dizziness, sleepiness, or lightheadedness, increasing the risk of falling.

- Get Regular Vision and Hearing Exams
Even minor changes in sight and hearing are associated with a greater risk of falls, as they affect spatial awareness and balance. Ensure prescriptions for glasses or hearing aids are up to date

Check out The Lothian OT’s video.

20/04/2026

Working with people in "their" place is at the core of occupational therapy. It does mean a lot of travel for me, but I'm doing what I love, helping people be independent in their own environment.

Here's more of what I do...

Assess, plan, and deliver specialist occupational therapy interventions tailored to individuals goals. Encompassing sensory, neurological, cognitive, psychological and physical difficulties.

Support people in developing independence with personal care, domestic tasks, functional mobility and cognitive or sensory challenges.

Using a range of therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment to promote recovery and quality of life.

Complete risk assessments and home environment evaluations to support safety and well being at home.

Liaise with community services, social care, and other agencies to ensure continuity of care and ensure that the person receives the services they are entitled to.

Get in touch if you'd like to know more. I work with adults and the elderly.

15/04/2026

Understanding occupational therapy.

It's about being engrossed in a task so that your body is released from disability, negative thinking and frustration. Doing something which focuses you and allows your body to restore itself, find new ways to move and be without you trying to control it.

People experience less pain, for example, when they are embedded in activity. That's why occupational therapists are trained in whole body systems, because they understand you cannot just heal one body part in solitude, the body works as a whole, each part aiding and interconnected to the other.

My occupational therapy is baking. Here's my coconut tarts...

10/04/2026

Occupational Therapy is going places!!

Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants - your voice matters. RCOT have published an open letter calling on Scottish election candidates to back key priorities for health & social care.

Signing the letter helps strengthen these asks. Add your name ✍️

They will be sending this to the new Government - the more OTs we have supporting it, the more influence it will have!

Sign letter here: https://www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/scotland-open-letter