Penny West MSc Social Policy and Planning, London School of Economics (1987). MA Consultation and the Organisation, Tavistock Clinic/University of East London (2002); Advanced Diploma in Business and Financial Management, Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (1998)

Penny West Sole Practitioner

Penny West is a freelance occupational therapist and case manager, based in North London. She works with people to help build their resilience and enable them to achieve the occupations (activities) and life style that are important to them despite disability or illness. Penny has many years' experience as a clinician and as a manager in the health service, social services and social housing. Since 1998 she has been working independently. Her main area of work now is providing person-centred assessments, support and advice for people who have a disability or a mental health challenge. She can also give advice and information to family carers, as required. Penny writes reports for private individuals, case managers, housing associations and solicitors. She has a range of experience: supporting people with dementia/memory loss; housing adaptations/disability equipment to promote independence; preparing to return to work and people with catastrophic injuries following an accident.

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Qualifications

Diploma Occupational Therapy, Exeter (1969); BSc (Hons 2:1) Science for the Remedial Professions, Polytechnic of Central London (1985)

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Contact Penny West

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Web: www.orchard-solutions.co.uk

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Location: N6 5TR

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Services

• Adult 25 +
• Older person (65+)
• Case Management
• Coaching
• Consultancy
• Mentoring
• Other Business Services
• Business Plans
• Mental Health
• Advice about access, bathroom &/or kitchen adaptations or equipment Home adaptations for independent living
• Advice around specialist equipment or in modifying your home to maximise independence
• Telecare and Telehealth expertise
• Electric mobility scooter assessment/advice
• Practical strategies/treatment to overcome daily challenges caused by illness, accident, recent diagnosis or ageing.
• Brain or Spinal Injury expertise
• Trauma & Orthopedics expertise
• Mental health recovery and peer support
• Stress-related support
• Support with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias
• Graduated RTW plan/reasonable adjustments advice
• OT Assessments and interventions on behalf of a case manager
• Case management after a catastrophic injury
• Bespoke training programmes
• Management consultancy