"She has motivated me and inspired me"

My CPN Kelly referred me to Sarah for Occupational Therapist Services. 

From the start I knew Sarah was on my side, she listened to me, asked my opinion, assessed my strengths and discussed where I might need support. Sarah assessed my home and garden for adaptions and listened to my story.

Sarah followed through on her promises and key items were delivered within a few weeks to assist me to move around my home independently. Sarah worked on building my confidence and independence and was continuously assessing my needs and giving me ideas to build my confidence and independence 

Sarah supported me to cook independently which gave respite to my partner who's nerves must be fragile after 3 years of being unable to leave my side! I was just too scared to be alone. 

Early on in working with Sarah I was unable to go into my garden as I just couldn't muster the energy or motivation to step outside, and my anxiety was so high - I was scared to be seen. Sarah was canny helping me to start taking small steps outdoors and she referred me for a gardening pack which inspired me to take small steps and to start with I managed a few steps outside but now I can go outside and spend hours in the garden. Sarah also referred me to Lynn an assistant therapist to ensure I had maximum input to maintain progress and ensure my steps were forward. That was pivotal in my increased time outdoors as it became less scary and more the norm.

Sarah has referred me to a Gardeing Group which has also increased my confidence and I can access without fear now, it is a shame it is time limited but that is down to social prescribing funding.

Sarah has been a real lifeline and without her I dread to think 🤔 😕 😔 where I'd be.

It will be hard and sad to finish this support but i know it cant be forever.

😪 Sarah and Lynn have worked so hard on building my confidence to be in the community, supporting me to access shops without my partner. This has been long and scary but Sarah tells me I have made huge progress and i can see this. Lynn has been a pocket rocket of inspiration as she is calm and quiet. Sarah is more driven to encourage me to do things.

Sarah has motivated me and inspired me, she has challenged me to challenge myself and most importantly she has believed in me.

Thank you to both Sarah and Lynn I will never forget your determination to get me off my sofa and to give me drive to get up, wash my face, brush my hair, self care was zero in the beginning but now i take better care of myself and i love once again being outdoors. 

So much more to say but out of words