COVID19 Update by Susan Pattison - SP Therapy Services

3 weeks ago we looked at the Covid-19 situation and asked ourselves how can we ensure we don’t contribute to the problem, but are part of the solution…

We decided the worst thing we could do would be to continue with face to face contact and risk contributing to the spread of the disease & so on 23rd March 2020 we stopped all face to face contact.

Although this happened abruptly we had been planning the alternative; providing virtual rehabilitation, since early March. The need to stop face to face contact and hands on therapy made us turn that plan into a reality.

Supported by our Practice Administrator, George Stephens, our patients and their families were coached through the various platforms and supported to use a platform to meet their individual therapy need.

Meanwhile our Therapy Team problem-solved how to make the individual’s Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy session safe, meaningful and realistic.

The creativity and imagination of the team in meeting this challenge was incredible. Their commitment to finding a workable solution for each individual was rewarded by positive feedback from patients and families. Please visit our #GoodNewsStories Twitter thread in real-time below.

#GoodNewsStories Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/SPTherapySvcs/status/1250046592083730432

The Therapy team are mindful of the limitations of virtual rehabilitation and look forward to the day hands-on contact, our key skill can return.

But all are aware of the massive learning curve we and our patients have been on, but there virtual rehabilitation will be a part of our future therapy services and a positive supplement to hands-on and face to face therapy.

Reviews

Marie Oxtoby

I am the Chair/Co-ordinator of Bolton Neuro Voices, a small local charity. I first contacted SP Therapy Services in 2012 when I was looking for a neuro physiotherapist to help us pilot a new Hydrotheraoy Course for people with long-term neurological conditions. Since then Susan Pattison and her staff have helped us to deliver ten courses to a total of more than 200 people and to facilitate the progress of many on to ongoing Continuation Programmes. Her expertise and willingness to listen and respond to our needs and those of our very varied participants is hugely appreciated and our partnership has gone from strength to strength. I unreservedly recommend this practice.

Amanda Knight

Andy provided a very thorough and considered physiotherapy assessment of a client with complex needs. His report was to a very high standard and underpinned all immediate and long term therapy needs. Thank you!

Elaine O'Flaherty

Very professional service and high quality of reports and communication to ensure best practice and outcomes for my clients.

Suzanne

SP Therapy Services has supported Greater Manchester Spinal Injury Group for many years. Susan and Rebecca have demonstrated knowledge and skill and been adaptable to working in community settings. I would have no hesitation in recommending SP Therapy Services

Janet Penny

I am delighted to endorse the team at SP Therapy Services. They consistently provide exceptional therapy and support their practice with sound, detailed documentation, which always arrives in a timely manner. The friendly clinicians are a credit to this fabulous company and it is evident that they always keep their patients at the centre of everything they do.