I can recommend the following colleagues and their services, after working closely with them over several years:
Mandy Salter:
Occupational Therapy, Vocational Rehab & Case Management
Mandy Salter offers excellent specialist community and vocational support: https://www.achieve-rehab.co.uk/
Working with individuals following a brain injury often highlights a range of difficulties which require a flexible approach to address the complexities around physical, cognitive, sensory and emotional needs. A number of individuals, careers, families, employers and education providers have benefited across the UK.'You have shown real commitment and positivity, and your breadth of knowledge in the field of vocational rehab is very impressive. I am particularly impressed with your communication and how thorough you are, paying attention to detail at all times.'
Case Manager, 2020. Providing a service for the individuals through a holistic assessment and working with others to gain a balance of participation and independence at home or work. Bespoke training in acquired brain injury can be tailored to the individual and vocational rehabilitation is Achieve Rehab's specialty.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Achieve Rehab has over 10 year’s experience assessing the vocational needs and potential of individuals through standardised assessments and functional observations. These guide recommendations to enhance a persons vocational potential and sustain ongoing employment. These assessments are often undertaken within the community or workplace. This can range from setting up new vocational opportunities and exploring activities to enable them to pursue new careers or job roles. Retaining a job after a brain injury can be complex and therefore the individual can benefit from specialist intervention. To return to previous roles following changes in working abilities requires excellent communication skills with each employer. The relationship with each company is unique and requires a balance between an individuals needs and the employers objectives.
Working with individuals following a brain injury often highlights a range of difficulties which require a flexible approach to address the complexities around physical, cognitive, sensory and emotional needs. A number of individuals, careers, families, employers and education providers have benefited across the UK.'You have shown real commitment and positivity, and your breadth of knowledge in the field of vocational rehab is very impressive. I am particularly impressed with your communication and how thorough you are, paying attention to detail at all times.'
Case Manager, 2020. Providing a service for the individuals through a holistic assessment and working with others to gain a balance of participation and independence at home or work. Bespoke training in acquired brain injury can be tailored to the individual and vocational rehabilitation is Achieve Rehab's specialty.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Achieve Rehab has over 10 year’s experience assessing the vocational needs and potential of individuals through standardised assessments and functional observations. These guide recommendations to enhance a persons vocational potential and sustain ongoing employment. These assessments are often undertaken within the community or workplace. This can range from setting up new vocational opportunities and exploring activities to enable them to pursue new careers or job roles. Retaining a job after a brain injury can be complex and therefore the individual can benefit from specialist intervention. To return to previous roles following changes in working abilities requires excellent communication skills with each employer. The relationship with each company is unique and requires a balance between an individuals needs and the employers objectives.
John Cavendish:
Brain Injury Academic & Music Tutor
Many survivors of brain injury have goals and aspirations around further learning and education, yet struggle to access mainstream institutions and courses. Tutors are a valuable resource yet few are specialised in working with brain injury. See John's ABI tutoring website here: https://jcts.webnode.com/
Creative, Committed and Caring Tutoring for Individuals with Brain Injuries.
With an understanding that every Brain Injury is unique, I aim to enrich the lives of people with Acquired Brain Injuries by providing an educational focus and developing tailor made lessons and courses, which tap into their interests.
Researching psychological approaches and attending training focused specifically on the effects of brain injuries has helped me develop strategies to build positive and constructive relationships.
Typically, we meet once a week and in between the sessions I touch base to set homework in order to keep the topics fresh in the mind and stretch the capabilities of the short-term memory. Clients I work with on a regular basis have shown improvements in their mental attitude, well-being and cognitive ability.
In 2003 I qualified as a Further Education Teacher where I taught English as a Second Language developing and delivering Skills for Life courses. Following this I became a study support tutor, supporting students with a broad range of learning needs.
Creative, Committed and Caring Tutoring for Individuals with Brain Injuries.
With an understanding that every Brain Injury is unique, I aim to enrich the lives of people with Acquired Brain Injuries by providing an educational focus and developing tailor made lessons and courses, which tap into their interests.
Researching psychological approaches and attending training focused specifically on the effects of brain injuries has helped me develop strategies to build positive and constructive relationships.
Typically, we meet once a week and in between the sessions I touch base to set homework in order to keep the topics fresh in the mind and stretch the capabilities of the short-term memory. Clients I work with on a regular basis have shown improvements in their mental attitude, well-being and cognitive ability.
In 2003 I qualified as a Further Education Teacher where I taught English as a Second Language developing and delivering Skills for Life courses. Following this I became a study support tutor, supporting students with a broad range of learning needs.