Jo Dufton Occupational Therapist

I am an independent, self-employed occupational therapist based in the Tunbridge Wells area. I offer a friendly professional and personalised service to adults where independence, comfort and well being are the most important thing. I work in private homes and care homes; with the general public, care professionals and solicitors.

Whether you are recovering from illness, living with a long-term condition or simply want to make your home safer and more accessible, I am committed to finding solutions that fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Services

My aim is to restore and maintain independence and dignity through practical advice and solutions

Assessment

Home visit to assess functional ability with written recommendations provided.

Equipment provision

Provide equipment advice and support to purchase and install the most suitable equipment.

Toileting

Assessment of functional ability and equipment advice.

Bathing & showering

Assessment of functional ability, equipment and adaptation advice such as type of shower seats and bath seats.

Stairs

Assessment of functional ability on the stairs, advice about handrails, stairlifts and through floor lifts.

Wet room adaptations

Support to design a wet room and project manage with the builder.

Seating and beds

Assessment of seating including comfy seats and wheelchairs; bed assessment with advice and solutions provided.

Care support

Advice about domiciliary care, companionship or live-in care agencies.

Benefit forms

Support to complete forms such as Attendance Allowance, Blue Badge etc.

Access

Advice and solutions regarding steps, rails and ramps.

Working with Solicitors

I work closely with Solicitors where they are acting as Court of Protection Deputies, Power of Attorneys and Trustees. I carry out regular assurance visits for Deputies to meet their responsibilities to clients and the Office of the Public Guardian and personally act for clients as a Health and Welfare Deputy or Power of Attorney when requested.

I provide advice and solutions placing the clients needs at the heart of what I do and often work closely with other healthcare professionals, relatives, carers, equipment specialists, builders, surveyors and architects.

Legal and Privacy Notes

Your privacy and safety are paramount. I adhere to all relevant UK laws and professional standards including:

GDPR/Data Protection – Your personal information is stored securely, used only for your care, and never shared without your consent.

Insurance – I hold full professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Professional Registration – I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and follow their codes of conduct.