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- Lynda Niles OT Associates (LNOTA) an introduction
- Biography
- Qualifications and Registration
- Trained at St Loye’s School of Occupational Therapy qualifying with a Diploma in Occupational Therapy in 1986
- Diploma in Social Policy and Social Psychology – University of Kent at Canterbury (1992)
- Certificate in Youth work – University of Wales (1997)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Health Studies (Occupational Therapy) University of Northampton (2007)
- Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) Registered
Occupational Therapist OT15693
Service users and employers can check my registration online at
www.checktheregister.org
Or www.hcpc-uk.org - Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists – BT0032338
- Member of the College of Occupational Therapy Specialist Section Independent Practice (COTSS-IP). Recently I took on the role as Chair of this group
- Member of the College of Occupational Therapy Specialist Section for Children and Young People (CYPF)
- Training (updated July 2012)
- Module 2 (Blocks 2&3) Sensory Integration – Sensory Network UK June – November 2012
- Sensory Attachment Intervention – Eadaoin Bhreathnach Adoption Plus - March / July 2011
- Online Health and Safety; Manual Handling; Lone Working; Handling of Violence and Aggression; Fire Safety; Infection Control; Information Governance, Data Control and Caldicott Protocols; COSSH, RODDOR; Safeguarding Children and Young Adults (SOVA) Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (POVA) - Countrywide Medical May – July 2012
- Basic Life Support – Osmosis Training – May 2012
- Developmental Co-ordination Disorder - NCORE – March 2012
- Module 1 Sensory Integration - Sensory Integration Network – Oct 2011
- Child Protection and Safeguarding training NSPCC – August 2011
- Knowledge and Skills
- Listening / counselling / coaching and mentoring skills
- Assessment
- Sensory integration Interventions and approaches
- Participation and involvement
- Cultural awareness and diversity
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Relaxation techniques
- Stress management
- Child development
- Adolescent development
- Transition planning
- Promoting developmental co-ordination
- Social skills
- Communication, public speaking,
- Training and facilitation
- Group work
- Interests and areas of development
 | LNOTA is an Occupational Therapy service that has developed over the past few years seeking to provide a reliable and comprehensive service that is flexible and designed to meet the needs of children and young people; seeking solutions and building on strengths. |
LNOTA can provide direct clinical intervention as well as providing training and development opportunities. Work can be undertaken directly with children and young people and may also include working with families, carers and other professionals too.
LNOTA provides interventions that draw from an Occupational Therapy perspective of people, families and communities - seeking to promote wellbeing through active participation and involvement in all aspects of daily life.
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After qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 1987, I have worked in a variety of settings. I have had a range of clinical roles and also worked in managerial / leadership positions. I have worked in local health services both here in Norfolk and in Kent where I also worked in Local Authority services too. I also have experience in the voluntary and community services sector too. |  |
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In recent years I have focused on the broader health needs and issues of children and young people. After ten years of working in local Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health services I was able to work across the East of England Region on a range of projects all with a key focus on children and young people’s health and wellbeing, this placed a strong emphasis on the meaningful involvement and participation of people in their own health care. I have now developed an independent practice for Occupational Therapy in West Norfolk - Lynda Niles OT Associates (LNOTA). This has given me an opportunity to combine my many and varied interests and expertise in working directly with children and young people, alongside supporting and equipping parents and carers, and those services and agencies also working with these children and young people. I aim to work with people in a holistic way addressing developmental, physical, sensory, emotional, social and behavioural issues. I am also continuing to develop the training and consultancy aspects of the business and have had opportunities to speak at local and national conferences and events. | |
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| I have undertaken a wide range of courses and training related to my work over the past 20 plus years and too many to name here. |
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Most recent courses include | |
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Although at the core of LNOTA is working with children and young people I am able to offer some flexibility of service drawing on wider clinical skills and knowledge. I am happy to discuss any areas you think I may be able to help with and the following gives some ideas about the areas I am currently seeking to develop:
- Role of sensory integration approaches with young people and adults
- Use of green spaces to promote health and wellbeing
- Use of farming and agricultural work in therapy
- Young people's transitions and developing independent living skills
- Supporting recovery from mental health difficulties
- Developing a wider bureau of Occupational Therapy services to meet needs of people of all ages and presentations with expert Occupational Therapy associates able to provide effective assessment and interventions in a flexible and client orientated manner.
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