This is why the role of #occupationaltherapy is so key in upper limb sensory & motor rehabilitation. OTs re-train the UL using occupation specific approach with use of everyday 'functional items'. This functional approach is evidenced based & key to recovery! RCOT Neuro Practice #valueofOT

🚨 📺 Tune in now! 👇 The new series '#Surgeons: At the Edge of Life' is just minutes away on BBC Two. Get ready for gripping surgeries and inspiring stories! 🏥 Let us know what you think of episode one - 'A Risk Worth Taking' 📣 #WeAreUHS 💙

Jo and I had a grt meeting with the fabulous Hannah David and the amazing team of clinical psychologists discussing topics for support sessions - such enthusiasm to make a real difference to #stroke survivors’ recovery and rehab! Can’t wait to see how the sessions go!

Myself and Neuro-Psych are setting up an ‘Understanding Stroke’ group, to support our patients along their rehab journey; focussing on the ‘unseen’ symptoms! Thank you Ranj Parmar and Jo for meeting us today - your insight to what our stroke survivors really need is invaluable 😌

Our brand new Thera Trainer has been delivered 🙌🏻 The stroke therapy team trialled it a few months ago and absolutely loved it - so with the support of the League of Friends, we now have one to use with our patients across Wessex Neurological Centre We can’t wait to put it to use!

Our Single Handed Care pathway summary👇 The project has been running since Oct 23, with 2x staff (B8a OT, B4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner). Impact includes reducing LoS and hospital deconditioning. The service has now secured ongoing funding & additional staffing investment

Jo and I had a really good visit to University Hospital Southampton 💙 . Met with Liz Morgan, Tanya Williams and Vicki Bates whilst we did our #stroke survivor visits on the stroke ward.

🌟Band 6 Rotational OT 🌟 Are you a B5 Occupational Therapist, or current B6, looking to further your OT career and not sure where you want to specialise, or desiring a change? Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! More info & to apply 👇 apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/631…

Great presentation from Ranj Parmar and Jo as always 😌

F8’s Gym is all set up and ready for our Stroke patients to sit together to enjoy England v Serbia in the Euros this evening! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🙌🏻 We have some big Football fans on the ward at the moment, so it’s safe to say they’re excited to watch the game!

A big thank you to Southampton Hospitals Charity Southampton Hospitals Charity for supporting us to provide free TV access for all inpatients on Sunday! ⚽️🙌 For patients looking forward to watching the Euros final, they can join the millions who'll be tuning in on their TV sets📺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇪🇸

Our Stroke Patients on F8 are smashing through the MOTOmed Stroke Challenge 👏🏻 663 miles of their journey from Lands End to John O’Groats completed - that’s a lot of rehab! 💪🏻

🚨Band 6 Rotational Physio Neurosciences🚨 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our excellent regional Neurosciences Centre in a rotational role across Stroke, Spinal, Neurosurgery & Neurology inc. ICU. careers.uhs.nhs.uk/job-descriptio…

Are you an OT who has a passion for Neuro? Then come and join us! Working across Stroke, Spines, Neurology and Neurosurgery wards; you will have the chance to develop your skills in a specialist area… alongside some awesome colleagues 😉 Take a look below for more details!

We have had a fabulous opportunity come up for a new Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our wonderful Stroke Therapy Team 💙 I’m a little bias, but the team is full of AMAZING, passionate and dedicated therapists - if you fancy it, there are more details if you click the link below!

Next month I will be running the Great South Run for Beat 🏃🏻‍♀️They are a charity who provide support to those affected by Eating Disorders across the UK. Click the link below for more information - any donation big or small would be hugely appreciated 💜 justgiving.com/page/hannah-da…