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Fiona Skelly

MSc, DipCOT, MRCOT

Qualifications

  • Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapists (DipCOT), St Loyes, Exeter

  • Master of Science (MSc) in Health and Social Care

  • Registered with the Health Care and Professions Council, member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), Specialist Section Neurological Practice and Case Management Society UK (CMSUK)

  • Independent occupational therapist working in private practice since 2011

  • Over 33 years of clinical experience within the NHS, social care and private sector, which include an NHS neuro-rehabilitation centre, stroke unit, community rehabilitation teams, stroke early discharge team, intermediate care services and private brain injury rehabilitation centre

  • Specialist in community-based rehabilitation for clients with neurological conditions such as brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury

  • Client-centred practice and SMART goal setting to guide rehabilitation programmes throughout.

  • Extensive experience working within multi-disciplinary teams

  • 12 years of experience working as an associate case manager with clients who have sustained catastrophic injuries  following road traffic collisions/workplace incidents and clinical negligence

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Other Roles

  • Contributing author to 1st and 2nd editions of 'Occupational Therapy and Stroke' in 2000 and 2010

  • Specialist visiting lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University

  • Setting up a support group for young adults with neurological conditions

  • Involvement with a professional body (RCOT) on a regional and national basis

  • Clinical peer supervision provided to qualified occupational therapists

 

Recent Training

  • Mental Capacity Act

  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

  • Best Interests

  • Return to Driving after Illness/Disability

  • Excellence in Report Writing Skills

  • Continuing professional development through regular attendance at conferences and training courses

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Services Provided

  • Assessment of the client's home environment

  • Advice and assessment for adaptations and equipment at home or in the workplace

  • Wheelchair assessment

  • Upper limb therapy following a stroke or brain injury

  • Cognitive rehabilitation

  • Fatigue management

  • Vocational assessment and rehabilitation

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Who I Work With:

  • Private individuals

  • Private companies

  • Healthcare professionals

  • Local authorities

  • Legal professionals

  • Charities/Benevolent Funds

 

Where I Work:

  • Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Lincolnshire

  • Community-based assessment and rehabilitation for clients in their homes or workplace

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