Braver Steps Occupational Therapy

20/05/2026

Last week I used the Diamond 9 activity with a client to open up a discussion about work - what work means for them, and what aspects of work activities are important to them. It was really useful in highlighting the client's values and feelings around exploring new work roles. A simple but effective activity that can support occupational therapy input in many ways!

07/05/2026

I attended a presentation today called From Stroke to Work: The Journey Back delivered by the Vocational Rehabilitation Association.

Statistics show that 1 in 4 stroke survivors are of working age, and around 50% of these people struggle to return to work. The session provided valuable insights into supporting individuals to successfully return to work after stroke, and highlighted the (limited) statutory and charitable vocational support services available to support people, alongside private vocational rehabilitation input.

It reinforced just how specialist and in-depth vocational rehabilitation is, and how important it is in supporting people in successfully returning to employment.

27/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness month, and as the end of the month approaches, I felt it would be useful to highlight how Occupational Therapists can take a practical, whole-person approach to help you feel more in control of your day-to-day life. It’s not just about helping you cope with the immediate impact of stress and worry, but also about building routines, habits, and strategies that genuinely work for you.

An OT can support you to:
- Understand how stress and worry are affecting your daily life
- Identify triggers and unhelpful thinking patterns
- Learn simple, effective tools to manage anxious thoughts and emotions
- Create routines that support balance, rest, and self-care
- Build coping strategies that fit your lifestyle

Through personalised support, OTs help you reduce stress, build resilience, and focus on what matters most to you ✨ Please get in touch if this is something you feel you need support with 💚

15/04/2026

10/04/2026

A great report from the MS Society about people’s right to neuro-rehabilitation, and how statutory services need improving to allow everyone with a progressive neurological condition the right to timely, patient-centred neuro-rehabilitation - regardless of their postcode or ability to pay.

Access to the neurorehabilitation people with MS need is a postcode lottery. Together with other charities and workforce organisations we're demanding change.

05/04/2026

Wishing you all a Happy Easter! 🐰🐥

02/04/2026

Spend some time in the garden or green spaces this bank holiday weekend, it can do wonders for your health! ☀️ 🍃 🌳

🪏 What 30 Minutes of Gardening Does to Your Body, According to Exercise Scientists (inc OTs): theOThub.com/updates (OT+ Members) 🌻 Improves heart health, boosts bone strength and helps prevent serious diseases. 🪴 Spending time in green spaces for 20+ mins helps reduce stress and improve mood. 🌷 Helps stave off loneliness; promotes healthier eating habits

25/03/2026

A major step forward in calling for better access to living aids and equipment. 🙌

MPs have taken the concerns of occupational therapists straight to the UK Parliament, recognising ongoing challenges such as delays in community equipment, inconsistent provision and the impact on safe hospital discharge.

They echoed what many in our profession have raised for years, that people are waiting too long for essential equipment, and that a national strategy is urgently needed to ensure fairness and timely access.

This is a significant moment for OTs and the people we support.

Learn what else was discussed and what it means to you ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Ny9RyZ

25/03/2026

A busy but fun day planned today - helping a client recovering from orthopaedic injuries get back to their woodwork hobby in their workshop at home. Building their confidence in their physical and cognitive abilities through meaningful activity and improving their quality of life

24/03/2026

I recently did some research on kitchen aids and gadgets to support a client with a brachial plexus injury, which affects the function of their upper limb. Gadgets like these can help increase independence and make cooking easier!

22/03/2026

Disabled people must have the right to store and charge our mobility aids in our homes, workplaces and other destinations.

Read Letty's story to find out more about the importance of mobility aid storage and charging for Disabled people.

https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/case-study-letty-and-her-wheelchair-front-power-assist-attachment/