Naomi Mewett

Based

Near Heathfield, East Sussex

Overview

Naomi is a State Registered Occupational Therapist who qualified in 1998 from Canterbury Christ Church College with a BSC (HONS) in Occupational Therapy.  Since qualifying, Naomi has worked primarily within the field of Paediatrics across Social Services, the NHS, charities and the private sector.  She joined ILS in 2010 as a Case Manager/Occupational Therapist.

Employment

September 2010 - Present

Case Manager and Occupational Therapist with Independent Living Solutions.  Working with children with complex disabilities.

January 2006 – April 2011

Senior Occupational Therapist-Chailey Heritage Clinical Services.  Working with children with complex disabilities based at the school and within the outpatient clinics, including Postural Management and Electronic Assistive Technology.

August 2004 - January 2006

Occupational Therapist working for a Dynamic Lycra Splinting Clinic with children and adults across the United Kingdom.

April 2004-August 2004

Senior Occupational Therapist based within a Child Development Centre in East Sussex.  Working with children with physical and developmental disabilities.

April 2001-April 2004

Senior Occupational Therapist-St. Mary’s Childrens Trust.  Working with children in the school and 16+ department to enable access to the curriculum and develop independent skills.

November 2000-April 2001

Locum work across hospitals and Social Services

July 1998-November 2000

Occupational Therapist working within the Physical Disabilities Team at East Sussex County Council Social Services Department.  Clinical areas included home adaptations and equipment assessment and provision for adults and children.

Professional

• Member of Health Professions Council (HPC)
• Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BOAT)
• Member of British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers (BABICM)
• Member of Case Management Society UK (CMSUK).

Areas of Work

Naomi has been working as an Occupational Therapist since 1998 and has worked in the field of Paediatrics specifically for 10 years.  She has developed highly specialist skills and knowledge working with children with complex physical and learning disabilities.  Naomi has extensive experience and expertise in Postural Management, assessment of assistive technology, equipment provision, powered mobility and sensory play.

Naomi has also undertaken training in Sign Supported English and Signalong.

Geographical Areas Covered

Within 2 hour drive of Heathfield, East Sussex.