Mary Derrick Registered Independent Occupational Therapist

Mary Derrick Registered Independent Occupational Therapist Specialist Occupational Therapist supporting adults with mental health needs, those living with dementia and behaviours which challenge.

I provide in depth assessments and practical strategies to promote independence, safety and quality of life. Mary Derrick is a passionate, dedicated and well respected Registered Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience in various clinical areas and settings. She is a member of the Independent Practice Specialist Section within the College of Occupational Therapy. The importance of

accessing opportunities for engagement in meaningful and purposeful activity within everyday life is fundamental to the professional assessments and further recommended interventions. The wealth of professional experience in different clinical areas and settings, supports her ability to use well developed transferable skills to provide thorough assessments and specialised interventions to a range of individuals who may be living with physical, cognitive, psychological difficulties that affect their level of functioning in everyday life. Mary holds a strong belief that individuals can gain an improved sense of health and well being through achievable person centred goal setting in order to access a balance in roles within self care, leisure and productivity.

I can be found on here...If you are looking for an experienced Independent Occupational Therapist specialist in older ad...
09/06/2026

I can be found on here...

If you are looking for an experienced Independent Occupational Therapist specialist in older adult mental health, particularly dementia care in a persons own home or care home, take a look at my profile on the Royal College of Occupational Therapists website 'find and OT' 💚

If you are concerned about a parent, partner or relative living with dementia, memory problems or mental health difficulties, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Changes in thinking, mood, behaviour and everyday functioning can be stressful and overwhelming for families and carers. With over....

Perhaps you live in a care home, or your loved one lives in a care home, or you work in a care home, or you visit people...
09/06/2026

Perhaps you live in a care home, or your loved one lives in a care home, or you work in a care home, or you visit people in care homes? If that's you, this resource from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists has to be for you!

"Keeping active is essential to living a fulfilling life" 💚

Resource for residents, staff, and care home managers on best practices to help older people enjoy daily activities for health and wellbeing.

And that’s what Occupational Therapy is all about 💚Therapeutic benefits of that ‘just right activity’ 🥰
08/06/2026

And that’s what Occupational Therapy is all about 💚

Therapeutic benefits of that ‘just right activity’ 🥰

“Turning something we love into a habit fills the important role of regularly reconnecting us to glimmers of joy, awe an...
30/05/2026

“Turning something we love into a habit fills the important role of regularly reconnecting us to glimmers of joy, awe and wonder. This can offer a welcome perspective when the world feels big and overwhelming”

These words captured me 💚

Ref: Creative First Aid book

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25/05/2026

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Oooh, I like this website 👍🏽… supporting you to ‘move more, safely and confidently…’ Very friendly website, easily linki...
22/05/2026

Oooh, I like this website 👍🏽… supporting you to ‘move more, safely and confidently…’

Very friendly website, easily linking to everyday activities, conditions and preferences.

I like very much. Check it out and pass it on 💚

Movin’ stagram

Weaving… a beautiful therapeutic activity 🩷🤍🩵❤️💜
23/04/2026

Weaving… a beautiful therapeutic activity 🩷🤍🩵❤️💜

22/02/2026

To achieve your identified goal requires some level of motivation, perhaps the activity adapted, courage to give it a try and encouragement to continue, even when you might doubt yourself that you can succeed 💚

(Albi, my nervous dog who is visually impaired, but is motivated to succeed!)

There’s something about weaving. As an activity it offers so much. The possibilities of grading the activity is endless...
16/02/2026

There’s something about weaving. As an activity it offers so much. The possibilities of grading the activity is endless, as are the therapeutic benefits. What a delight to offer weaving activities at this session 🧶

19/01/2026

Oh I did enjoy planning and creating this interactive activity 🩵🩷💜💙

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Matlock
DE43

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+447450195051

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