Occupational Therapist - Gaynor Spencer

17/09/2026

It has been exceptionally busy here, supporting our clients across a wide range of services, including:

🌱End of life planning

🌱Return-to-work functional assessments & reasonable adjustments reports

🌱Stroke & Brain Injury rehabilitation

🌱Attending MDTs, discharge, review meetings & goal planning sessions
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🌱Daily living skills & occupational support for Learning Disabilities & Autism clients

🌱Sensory assessments & reports for children

🌱 Mobility assessments (focusing on balance, strength, falls prevention & gym work, and wheelchair assessments)

Phew! What a week so far!

My travels have taken me all over the map, from Tameside to Manchester, Rochdale, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Scotland, and tomorrow I’m heading off to the Cotswolds! 🚗💨

Thank you as always to my wonderful clients and multidisciplinary teams for collaborating with me.

Wishing everyone a restful weekend ahead!

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15/09/2026

If there is one constant in occupational therapy, it’s that no two days look the same, and today was the perfect reminder of why I love what I do.

My morning kicked off with back-to-back cognitive rehabilitation sessions. Cognitive rehab is all about helping clients rebuild, adapt, and regain confidence in their daily routines after an injury or neurological event.
Today, that meant working on memory strategies, executive functioning, and attention-building exercises. Seeing that "aha!" moment when a client masters a strategy to manage their daily schedule independently makes every bit of effort worth it.

By midday, I shifted gears to hand therapy. Our hands are how we interact with the world, so when function is limited, it impacts almost everything. Today’s sessions involved custom splint adjustments, targeted scar management, and progressive range-of-motion exercises. Watching a client comfortably make a fist or pinch a small object for the first time in weeks is such a tangible, rewarding win.

To round out the afternoon, I attended a discharge meeting. While goodbyes are always bittersweet, discharge planning is really a celebration. It means our clients have hit key milestones, gained the tools they need to stay safe, and are ready to take the next steps in their independence at home.

It was a fast-paced, full day, but as the saying goes, we live for it.

We’re Here to Help
Navigating recovery or managing a new health challenge can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. If you or a loved one needs personalised support with rehabilitation, daily living skills, or regaining independence, let’s chat.

Reach out today to schedule your free consultation!

14/09/2026

Home based hand therapy plus working in partnership with LB-OT Private Occupational Therapy to provide bespoke splints for neuro conditions.

14/09/2026

Looking for the right wheelchair but not sure where to start?
An Occupational Therapy (OT) wheelchair assessment is all about finding a mobility setup tailored specifically to your body, lifestyle, and home! 👩‍🦼✨

Here is what an OT wheelchair assessment involves:

🔹 Your Goals & Environment
We look at where you move, from tight hallway corners and carpets to outdoor gravel and public transport, plus how you transfer and travel in vehicles.

🔹 Physical & Postural Assessment
We evaluate your posture, joint flexibility, and skin integrity to ensure your seating offers proper spinal support, comfort, and top-tier pressure relief. 🩺💡

🔹 Equipment Selection & Trial
From ultra-lightweight manual frames and power chairs to custom cushions and specialised joysticks, we trial options so you get the perfect fit!

Why does a tailored fit matter?
✔️ Improves posture & breathing
✔️ Prevents pressure injuries & pain
✔️ Boosts overall comfort & daily independence

Thinking about upgrading your seating or getting evaluated for the first time? Send us a direct message or drop a comment below, we’d love to support your mobility journey! 📩👇


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13/09/2026

AT GS OT Solutions
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY WE DO IT ALL!

(Except that. No. Seriously.)

🍴WE TEACH you to use a fork.
Because eating without it is just to messy.

👕WE HELP you learn to dress yourself. So you don't wear your underpants outside.

🐦‍🔥WE CAN'T teach you to fly a phoenix. That’s more ‘Mythical Creature Therapy’.

🪷WE DON'T give a massage. Unless by 'massage' you mean 'deep pressure tactile stimulation with a giant weighted blanket.'

🫙WE SOLVE problems, like how to open that pickle jar with one hand.

🔑WE DON'T KNOW why your keys are always in your gym bag.

JOIN THE GS.OT SOLUTIONS FAMILY!
YOUR NEXT BIG VICTORY IS JUST A CUP OF COFFEE AND SOME FINE MOTOR SKILLS AWAY!
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11/09/2026

Transform Your Life with Expert Occupational Therapy! 🌟

Struggling with daily tasks, recovering from an injury, or looking for ways to make life easier for someone you love?
We are here to help you regain independence, confidence, and joy in your everyday routine!

✨ Why Work With Us?

Personalized Care: Tailored strategies designed around your unique goals.

Home & Daily Life Support: Practical solutions for real-life mobility and safety.

Compassionate Approach: Dedicated guidance every single step of the way.

Ready to take the first step toward a brighter, more independent future? Let’s chat!

📞 Claim your FREE Consultation today: 07419 291231
📩 Or send me a direct message right here!

10/09/2026

09/09/2026

Are everyday tasks like cooking starting to feel overwhelming, exhausting, or unsafe?

At our Occupational Therapy practice, we know that meal preparation isn't just a daily chore, it’s an essential part of your independence, health, and quality of life. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or adapting to new mobility challenges, you don't have to navigate the kitchen alone.

Here is how we can help you get back to cooking with confidence:
🍒Personalized Kitchen Evaluations: We assess your unique physical and cognitive strengths, identifying exactly where frustration or safety risks occur during meal prep.
🍓 Adaptive Tools & Ergonomics: From specialized non-slip equipment and one-handed cutting boards to joint-friendly utensils, we match you with the right tools to make chopping, stirring, and lifting pain-free.
🍲 Energy Conservation Strategies: Learn practical techniques, like using seated perching stools and organizing your kitchen flow, to prepare meals without draining your energy for the rest of the day.
🍳 Simplified Workflows & Safety Guidance: We create tailored visual guides, step-by-step checklists, and heat-safety routines to help overcome brain fog, memory challenges, or difficulty focusing.
🥪 Building Strength & Coordination: Turn functional cooking tasks into dynamic exercises that rebuild hand strength, fine motor control, and overall balance.

Reclaiming your independence in the kitchen starts with a single step.
📩 Ready to make cooking easier again?
Send us a direct message today or ring/email me on the number/address below to schedule your free 30min consultation!

08/09/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month. As occupational therapists, we care deeply about helping people find purpose, hope, and meaning in their everyday lives.
Please remember: your story matters, and the world is truly better with you in it. ❤️ You are never alone, reach out if you need support.
Call or text 111 (or 999 in an emergency) to reach the NHS, or call Samaritans free on 116 123.