Sarah Francome(Gibson)

Based

Bournemouth, Dorset

Overview

Sarah graduated from St Loyes School of Occupational Therapy, Exeter, in 1986.

Her subsequent twenty three years of working as an occupational therapist has enabled her to develop an awareness of the difficulties associated with illness and disability for children/young people and their families.

Through working within multidisciplinary teams she has developed a good understanding of the importance of an integrated approach centering on the needs of the child/young person and their family.

Sarah joined Independent Living Solutions Ltd in 2007.

Employment

June 2007 – Present

Case Manager / Occupational Therapist, Moving and Handling Advisor for Independent Living Solutions Ltd (ILS).

September 2003 – August 2008

Children’s Occupational Therapist, Swindon Social Services.

October 2000 – October 2003

Carer’s Project Co-ordinator – Establishing, developing and coordinating a service which provides respite for parents of children/young people with a physical disability and/or medical condition. This included recruiting and supervising a team of Support Workers.

September 1991 - August 1999

Children’s Occupational Therapist, Swindon Social Services.

June 1987 – September 1991

Paediatric Occupational Therapist at Sadler Child Development Unit, responsibilities including occupational therapy assessment as part of multi-disciplinary assessment. Occupational therapy assessment including equipment, and treatment provision at two local Special Schools and within mainstream education.

July 1986 – June 1987

Occupational Therapist, Twyver Unit, Gloucester. Assessment unit for people with a learning disability.

Professional

Registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC).

Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT).

Member of the College of Occupational Therapist Specialist Sections:-

• Children and Young People
• Independent Practitioners
• Housing.

Member of the British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers (BABICM).

Member of the Case Management Society of the United Kingdom (CMSUK).

Areas of Work

Case Manager and Occupational Therapist with children and young people of varying diagnosis. Areas of expertise include housing adaptations, moving and handling, equipment provision and postural management.

Geographical Areas Covered

Within two hours travelling distance of Bournemouth.