Branch News

Wolverhampton Branch Meeting - Sunday 9th January 2022

Wolverhampton Branch held their Branch AGM and first meeting of the year on Sunday 9th January 2022.

The meeting went well, and for the educational part one of our branch members (Kim Averall), gave us an interesting and informative PowerPoint presentation entitled “Occupational Therapy (its influence on my practice)”.

Those present found it interesting as we were told how you should not just look at the patient’s problems but asses the whole patient and their surroundings, looking for trip hazards, steps and stairs.

Also, are they able to look after themselves at home, checking their psychological state (depression, aggression and short- and long-term memory). We were told how to correctly set walking sticks to the correct height to help with balance and walking. We were shown what disability aids were available to help and were given contact details for groups that can also be of help.

After the meeting finished, we had our post-Christmas get together at a local restaurant in the village.

David Collett

Wolverhampton Branch Secretary