Website for OT 4 Life.
This was a case of me finding out about a new business start-up, and pitching to do the web copy. This is an industry I know like the back of my hand.
The feedback I had was ‘sound as a pound.’ My words are in the process of being used in their new website, and I’m on retainer for blog posts once the business is up and running. For now, here is the copy I provided:
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OT 4 Life - Maximising the ability in disABILITY
OT 4 Life is an independent, occupational therapy (OT) practice based in West Yorkshire, open to assessing and treating anyone over the age of 18, founded by OT, A****** C******.
There’s a huge difference between ‘being alive’ and ‘living.’ So if you’re wondering how OT can help you, quite simply, it’s life-changing. And we’re here to help you achieve what you want to do.
You may have had a recent injury or illness, or long-term condition, that affects your day-to-day. Getting a shower, making your dinner, trying to get back to work, or you’re in pain because your chair wasn’t made for you and it’s difficult to move.
When you start to realise that your memory isn’t what it once was, and you find it difficult to say what you need to, it can be soul-destroying.
Have you stopped working because of any of this? We understand the additional stresses this brings. Money, your future, making a living.
We see you in your own environment so you don’t have to travel. That could be at your house, or in a care home. We want to know what you struggle with the most, moving the focus from what you can’t do, to what you can, and to be as independent as possible.
We’ll work together to help you realise your potential to ‘live’ again.
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Services.
Types of Assessments - What They include.
How you manage around the house and outdoors.
The assessment will aim to understand your daily routine; to build confidence in activities such as getting washed and dressed, preparing food, going up and downstairs. And if possible, helping you to get outside. You might want to be able to do your own shopping, go back to work, or get your social life back on track.
Making the most of your home set up.
When you’re not feeling at your best, we look at your home environment and consider new strategies to make sure it’s suited for your needs. We give consideration to flooring, lighting, and trip hazards. Getting in and out of bed, or on and off your chair or toilet may be a struggle. We’ll make recommendations for equipment to make things easier for you.
Safe moving and handling advice for you and any carers you may have.
The last thing we want is for you and your carers to get hurt during the giving of support in mobility, personal or domestic cares. We use the most up-to-date guidance, and advice will be given on how to move safely, as well as recommendations for equipment if felt needed.
Choosing comfortable seating (chairs and wheelchairs) to ease pain and improve posture.
Being chair-bound for large parts of your day can get uncomfortable, and even painful. You might find it hard to reposition yourself if you slip, you get into bad postural habits, and your skin may be at risk of breaking down. We help you to find seating that is tailored to your needs.
Cognition, memory and how you communicate.
When memory is affected by mental health, or a condition such as dementia, we complete detailed assessments to form ways that will help you, and those close to you, to cope better with day-to-day life. That could be strategies to remember things, like the time of day, to take your medications, and understand your needs when it can be difficult to say.
End of life goals - to enable you to do that one thing you’d still love to do.
Although this can be a really sensitive thing to talk about, it can be very, very important to an individual to achieve that one last thing. We will do our very best to support your wish when you approach the end of your life, to bring joy and memories to you, and to those who are close to you.
Help to set your own rehabilitation goals.