OT4Life

West Yorkshire based Independent Occupational Therapist helping "maximise the ability in disability"

Dedicated Occupational Therapist with a multitude of experience in Occupational Therapy rehab. Advanced
training and competencies in multiple settings across health and social care. Very experienced in aiding swift
patient recovery through expert assessment and treatment. Planning rehabilitation with structure and patients'
goals in mind. Targeted to specific needs and strengths for safe, positive outcomes. Accomplished in assessing
patient conditions, planning treatments, and evaluating progress. Skilled at collaborating in multi-agency teams
and in diverse environments and documenting the results of interventions. Fully HCPC and Royal College of
Occupational Therapy Registered

09/08/2025

From Stuck in a Chair in a Care Home to Making Pan-Fried Salmon & Veg at Home A Six Week Transformation Story

This has been one of the biggest rehab projects OT4Life has taken on to date and what a turnaround it’s been.

A lovely lady in her 90s, always fiercely independent, ended up in hospital after an infection. From there, she was moved into a care home the plan was for her to “see out her days” there.

Her family and she herself were not ready to accept that.

They contacted me asking for urgent help, and put their full trust in me to make it happen. I brought in my partner-in-crime, my brilliant OTA Catherine Griffin, and we got straight to work.

For the first couple of weeks, between the two of us, we visited almost daily, including weekends, providing intensive mobility and transfers rehab. This then progressed into functional transfers, toileting independently, dressing/undressing without help, and building her walking confidence.

I carried out a full environmental analysis of her home to identify potential risks and barriers. From there, we recommended and arranged the right equipment tailored to her needs to maximise safety, independence, and energy conservation once she returned.

Within three weeks of starting, she was ready for the next step of going home. A huge milestone for her, and a real turning point in the project.

Once home, we continued with structured follow-up support. The focus was on keeping her at home. O this we focused on consolidating her skills, maintaining safe mobility, and gradually increasing the complexity of her daily activities. This approach not only kept her safe it allowed her to flourish.

Yesterday, at what became our final rehab session, she proudly cooked a pan-fried salmon with vegetables, completely independently. It looked (and smelled) incredible.

It just proves life doesn’t have to stop at 90. With the right input, it can be the start of a whole second wind and a brand new chapter.

I now have capacity for one more intensive rehab client if you, or someone you know, is ready for a transformation like this, get in touch.

📍 Yorkshire and the North West
📞 07947 879 741
📧 info@ot4life.co.uk

OT4Life — helping people maximise the ability in disability

07/08/2025

Fantastic morning at Arthington Court retirement complex today with our 'Future Planning ' event in collaboration with Oneela Oneela Protects- Protection Specialist/ Wills and Estate Planning, Aaron@OT4Life and Rhea @ Ayla Wealth Management- we talked about a range of topics including scams awareness, falls prevention and safety at home plus financial and estate planning for the future. Lots of really useful advice and information to help plan for the years ahead.

07/08/2025

Great to be delivering another future planning talk today with Home Instead UK Harrogate and Oneela Ahmad as well as . Today's OT4Life talk featured falls management and OT tips to stay steady at home

We are reaching out to independent living providers to provide the future planning events focusing on falls rehab mobility aid MOT, spotting signs of dementia, wills and probate as well as wealth management

We are looking to get this message out as we know prevention is better then a cure so if you know of anyone interested in this coffee morning type event please reach out

31/07/2025

Some of you may know I enjoy spending time in the garden. I love keeping on top of the lawn, flower beds and trees — especially the Mediterranean and Japanese ones. While pruning back and repotting my wife’s peace lily today, I had a bit of an epiphany.

Starting and running a business and growing and maintaining a garden have more in common than you might think. Both take a lot of effort at the beginning. They both make you learn new skills and push you to test what you know. Sometimes you have to strip things back, make changes, and even sacrifice something short term to help it grow into something better. But above all, they take you on a journey. A journey that starts from nothing and turns into something beautiful, you can truly be proud of.

At OT4Life we might not be professional gardeners, but the journey of building an independent OT service and my own little garden do share a lot of the same lessons. And when it comes to growing a solid client base and working with a wide range of patients, just like bringing in a good gardener to care for something you value, you can expect the same care, quality and pride in what we do from OT4Life — for your clients, their families and the teams supporting them.
if this is something you can relate to reach out ta have a chat wwwot4life.co.uk or info@ot4life.co.uk

25/07/2025

You know we love feedback at OT4life but Not all feedback comes from clients sometimes it’s from someone you’ve never even met face to face...

A few weeks ago, a lovely graduate OT reached out for help prepping for her first interview. I didn’t know her, but we took some time going through her presentation, slide by slide, and I gave her advice on mobility assessments and interview prep. She offered to pay but I refused.

Why? Because kindness costs nothing, and supporting those starting out in our profession matters.

Didn’t think anything of it but This week, I received this:

“To Aaron OT4Life
I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you! I reached out to you recently having never met & asked for some advice around mobility assessments and OT interview help which you were incredibly generous to provide for me. I even offered to pay for your time but you wouldn’t accept…”

*“You patiently went through my presentation, slide by slide, & helped me with anything I missed / was unsure of, and thankfully I got the job! My very first OT job! Thank you for your time, kindness, experience + advice! I will pay the same generosity forward in the future!”
— Laura 😊

Congratulations Laura I’m sure youll be an asset to the profession and this is what it’s all about. Helping others rise. not for a favour or for a fee just doing the right thing in the hope that kindness will be repeated someday

11/07/2025

When is a lanyard not a lanyard?

When it’s helping someone regain their independence of course!

Today in the world of OT4Life, myself and Cat our esteemed OTA have been working hard alongside a lady preparing to return home after a long period in respite care.

One of her biggest barriers? Lacking confidence to get up and use the commode overnight. She’s been worried about losing her balance when pulling her trousers back up.

Rather than settle for that, we got creative. Using nothing more than a standard lanyard, we introduced a simple solution: a makeshift thigh strap that stops clothing dropping too low, helping her avoid that awkward bend that she feels puts her at risk of falls.

With a bit of practice, she’s already got the hang of it and is feeling ready to take the next step towards getting home.

It’s often the smallest ideas that make the biggest difference.

OT problem solving in real life: this is what being a private it’s all about.

If your service or setting could use external support with moving and handling or creative rehab solutions like this, feel free to reach out for a chat or a coffee!

01/07/2025

Solicitors & Medico-Legal Teams

⚖️ PERSONAL INJURY & CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE SOLICITORS – Need a robust OT report that stands up in court?

OT4Life provides:
✅ Expert functional assessments
✅ Housing & adaptation reports
✅ Seating, postural & mobility reviews
✅ Manual handling risk analysis
✅ Compliant, clearly-written reports aligned with litigation needs

📩 Request availability via www.ot4life.co.uk
📣 Share with your litigation team – expert support changes outcomes.

28/06/2025

There’s nothing better than receiving kind feedback—especially after a tough week. It’s the little things like this that keep us going.
We’re here to help people who feel like they’ve run out of options find their way forward again. 💬💪

27/06/2025

🤝 REHAB TEAMS – Need a trusted OT with real-world results?

OT4Life delivers:
✅ Seating/postural assessments for neurological and orthopaedic clients
✅ Complex Moving & Handling plans
✅ Rehab-focused support for return to function & home independence
✅ End-of-life and dementia OT input with compassion & clarity

⏱️ Fast turnaround. No waiting lists. Direct referrals welcome.
🌐 www.ot4life.co.uk
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26/06/2025

🏡 CARE PROVIDERS – Need help with handling, hoists or seating in complex care?

OT4Life supports your team with:
✅ Safe Manual Handling plans
✅ Hoisting & equipment guidance
✅ Postural seating advice for pain, pressure & positioning
✅ Dementia-friendly & end-of-life care support

Training, assessments, and support from an experienced OT who understands your challenges.

📍 West Yorkshire based, covering wider North
🌐 Book now at www.ot4life.co.uk
📣 Please share with your care network

24/06/2025

🎯 CASE MANAGERS – Need a go-to OT who gets complexity?

At OT4Life, I specialise in:

✅ Complex Moving & Handling – hoists, single-handed care, equipment
✅ Specialist Seating & Posture – pressure, positioning, comfort
✅ Rehab-Focused Assessments – functional, personalised, goal-led
✅ Fast Reports & Actionable Outcomes – within 2 weeks

I work with you, not around you – bringing clarity, compassion, and clinically-sound solutions to even the toughest cases.

🧭 Based in West Yorkshire, covering the North, Midlands & nationwide by arrangement.

📞 Refer today via www.ot4life.co.uk or message directly.
📤 Please share with your team – let’s help more clients thrive, not just survive.

02/05/2025

Who says OT is a bunch of basket weavers whose main skillset revolves around arts and crafts? Nonsense!!!!
Well…. I sadly succumbed to the age old stereotype last night. I thought “outside the box” (pardon the pun) to make the iconic OT4life logo for a table topper in anticipation of the 🤝🏼 SAM Networking and Marketing 🤝🏼 expo in 15 days’ time.

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