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Tony Saunders
Overview
Tony graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy from St Loye’s, Exeter University in 1997. He has a background working with both adults and children with a wide range of physical disabilities, as well as those who have mental health problems and people with learning difficulties.
His main areas of work include; home adaptations, equipment provision, moving and handling, seating, enabling client independence, working with clients and their carers to develop care plans and training for carers.
As well as working for ILS, Tony presently also works as a Locum Occupational Therapist for the NHS and County Councils and carries out some private practice work in Brighton.
Employment
2008 to Date
Senior Occupational Therapist with Child Disability Team, West Sussex Social and Caring Services. Working with Children aged 0-19 and their families.
2007 to 2008
Senior Occupational Therapist with Southwark Health and Social Care. Working with Adults with a wide range of physical disabilities and their carers.
2002 to 2007
Senior Occupational Therapist with West Sussex Social and Caring Services. Working in a various posts with Adults and their carers.
2001 to 2002
OT with East Sussex Social Services/Lewis District Council Environmental Health Department. Working with Adults and their carers.
2000 to 2001
Surrey Social Services. Working with Physically disabled Adults and Children with a wide range of physical disabilities.
1999 to 2000
Greenwich Social Services. Working with Adults and their carers.
1997 to 1999
Bethlem and Maudsley NHS Trust. Working in inpatient and community settings with Adults with mental health difficulties
Professional
1997 2:1 BSc Occupational Therapy
Registration with Health Professions Council
Areas of Work
Tony is able to undertake Case management and Occupational Therapy work with adults and children. His experience includes working for clients with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries, limb injuries, neurological conditions, learning difficulties.
Geographical Areas covered
West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey, Kent, North/South London.
Will consider other geographical areas.
