Occupational Therapists and Care Reviews
July 2020
Having undertaken surveys of our customers over the last few weeks, we note that there is currently a significant demand for Care Act reviews of commissioned care packages and moving and handling equipment and adaptations. Some Local Authorities also think this demand will grow as the Covid-19 lockdown eases. Access Independent propose an innovative solution Read full story…
Changes in process due to Covid 19
June 2020
Changes in process due to Covid 19 March 2020 In response to the lockdown in March we changed the process for all our Blue Badge, Bus pass and taxi card assessments. These will now be conducted as telephone assessments. Although telephone assessments are not as robust as face-to-face assessment by an Expert Assessor who can Read full story…
Implementation of Hidden Disabilities Blue Badge Criteria
October 2019
Access Independent have two new training workshops available to book for December. We will be holding the sessions on Monday the 9th in Birmingham and Monday the 16th in London. Please see the eventbrite listing below or our training and CPD page for more details. In 2019, the DfT issued updated criteria to extend eligibility Read full story…
Blue Badges and Hidden Disabilities
June 2019
The new blue badge guidance for assessing Hidden Disabilities has been published by the Department for Transport and we are busy finalising assessment tools, application forms, processes and assessor training programs, and recruiting additional mental health specialists to help. Remember the statutory requirement for this service is coming into force from August 30th. We have Read full story…
OT Show 2018 – Hidden disabilities addition to Blue Badge criteria
November 2018
In June 2018 the Department for Transport agreed to clarify the criteria for eligibility for Blue Badges to be more inclusive of people living with hidden disabilities, providing parity between mental and physical health conditions. Occupational Therapists, with their broad knowledge and experience of holistic assessment techniques, are one of the best-placed professions to fairly Read full story…
How to be an independent OT training course – Leeds 29th of October 2018
August 2018
Weetwood Hall Leeds Hotel and Conference Centre, Otley Road, Leeds LS16 5PS 29th of October 2018, 09:30 – 16:30 Run by Stephen Naylor, MD, Access Independent Ltd Looking to have better work/life balance or wishing to work as an Independent Practitioner? Our How to be an independent OT training workshop aims to equip any OT Read full story…
Case Study: Vocational Rehab, Return to Work
May 2018
In this set of case studies, we set out examples of how our Occupational Therapists have helped people with mental illnesses, specifically with the aim of getting back to work. Research has shown that working can have a positive influence on our overall wellbeing and mental health, and that improved mental health treatment can be Read full story…
How to be an independent OT training course – London 4th June 2018
May 2018
NCVO, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL 4th June 2018, 09:30 – 16:30 Run by Stephen Naylor, MD, Access Independent Ltd Looking to have better work/life balance or wishing to work as an Independent Practitioner? Our How to be an independent OT training workshop aims to equip any OT with the essentials of working Read full story…
The Benefit of Using Access Independent Services in Social Care
October 2017
We have recently undertaken over 1000 social care reviews and assessments in Nottinghamshire using an interdisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. Not only has this helped Nottinghamshire meet review targets under the Care Act, we have also improved outcomes for service users by introducing alternative solutions and in doing so, saved the council Read full story…
Opportunities for OTs – Plymouth and Devon
September 2017
Plymouth City Mobility Assessor – Occupational Therapist Postion: We are currently recruiting an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist, with mental health experience. The role will involve providing independent assessment clinics to determine the eligibility of applicants for Blue Badge parking permits/Concessionary Travel passes. Following initial desktop screening, assessments for those referred to clinic are largely by Read full story…
