Private Practice Suffolk & Essex

Specialist
Occupational
Therapy

Private OT for adults across Suffolk and Essex — helping you regain independence, confidence, and the life you want to live. Specialist-led, deeply personal.

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Suffolk Ipswich · Bury St Edmunds · Woodbridge
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Essex Colchester · Chelmsford · Braintree
10+ Years specialist experience
HCPC Registered & RCOT member
48h Initial response guarantee

A practice built
around you

Optima Health Solutions is an independent private practice serving adults across Suffolk and Essex. Founded on the conviction that outstanding occupational therapy should be personal, expert, and unhurried.

We work with adults facing physical and neurological conditions — providing assessments, interventions, and reports that make a measurable difference to everyday life.

Optima Health Solutions HCPC Registered · Private OT Practice
HCPC Reg. RCOT Neurological OT Reablement Fatigue Management Expert Witness

Specialist services
for adult independence

Every service is led by an experienced, HCPC-registered OT and tailored to your individual goals.

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Neurological Rehabilitation

Specialist OT support for adults following stroke, acquired brain injury, MS, Parkinson's disease, or other neurological conditions. We work collaboratively to rebuild daily function, restore confidence, and maximise independence at home and in the community.

Stroke Brain Injury MS Parkinson's Neuro OT Functional Assessments Stroke-ABI Community Reintegration
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Home Assessment & Adaptation

Comprehensive assessments of your home environment identifying practical solutions — from minor aids and equipment to structural adaptations — that keep you safe, comfortable, and independent. Liaison with equipment services and housing teams.

Home Visit Equipment Adaptations Falls Prevention
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Reablement

Intensive, goal-focused support helping adults regain skills and confidence in daily living after illness, injury, or a decline in function. Our reablement programmes are tailored to your priorities — whether that's cooking, managing the home, or getting out independently.

Daily Living Skills Goal-Focused Community
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Discharge to Assess

Timely, expert OT assessments supporting safe hospital discharge and onward care planning. We work alongside NHS teams, social care, and families to ensure smooth transitions home — reducing readmission risk and enabling people to be assessed in their own environment.

Hospital Discharge Care Planning D2A Pathway
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Fatigue Management

Evidence-based OT programmes for adults living with persistent fatigue caused by Long Covid, ME/CFS, cancer treatment, MS, or other chronic conditions. We help you understand your energy limits, prioritise meaningful activities, and build sustainable daily routines.

Long Covid ME/CFS Energy Conservation Pacing
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Vocational Rehabilitation

Supporting return to work following illness, injury, or physical health difficulties. Including graded return-to-work plans, employer liaison, workplace assessments, and practical strategies to sustain employment long-term.

Return to Work Workplace Employer Liaison
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Services for Case Managers

We work closely with case managers to provide responsive, high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions for clients with complex needs arising from catastrophic injury, brain injury, or long-term conditions. Our therapists deliver timely reports, attend case conferences, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams — ensuring OT recommendations are clearly communicated and integrated within the broader case management plan.

Case Conferences Complex Needs MDT Working Catastrophic Injury
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Support Services

Optima Health Solutions provides a range of non-CQC regulated support activities that complement our clinical occupational therapy offer. These services are designed to bridge gaps between formal care and everyday independence — providing practical, flexible assistance that helps individuals maintain daily routines, engage with their community, and live as independently as possible.

These activities fall outside the scope of CQC regulation and are distinct from our regulated OT clinical services.

Non-CQC Regulated Daily Living Support Community Engagement Independence Maintenance
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Services for Social Prescribers

Optima Health Solutions works in partnership with social prescribers and link workers to provide timely, specialist occupational therapy input for individuals whose needs go beyond what social prescribing alone can address. Where a social prescriber identifies that a person's barriers to wellbeing — such as reduced function, difficulty with daily activities, or environmental challenges — require clinical OT assessment, we offer a responsive referral pathway with minimal waiting time.

Our OTs provide practical, person-centred assessments and interventions that complement the holistic, community-based approach at the heart of social prescribing — helping people regain confidence, independence, and active participation in their communities.

Link Worker Referrals Community Wellbeing Functional Assessment PCN Partnership
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Project Management

Specialist OT-led project management for Single Handed Care programmes, Major Adaptations waiting list clearance, and Care Package Reviews. We help local authorities, NHS Trusts, and social care providers address systemic challenges at scale — delivering measurable outcomes for both individuals and organisations.

Single Handed Care Major Adaptations Care Package Reviews Waiting List Management
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Partnering with organisations & professionals across Suffolk & Essex

Optima Health Solutions works alongside local authorities, NHS Trusts, private individuals, case managers, and solicitors — providing specialist OT capacity, expert assessments, and high-quality reports that make a real difference to outcomes.

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Local Authorities

Supporting communities to live well

Local authorities carry a profound responsibility to their residents — ensuring that people of all abilities can access the support, adaptations, and care they need to live independently. Optima Health Solutions works directly alongside local authorities as a trusted, specialist OT partner, helping teams deliver better outcomes for residents while managing resource pressures.

From statutory housing and disability assessments through to complex care planning and community reablement programmes, our therapists integrate seamlessly with existing local authority structures — augmenting capacity without adding permanent overhead.

Statutory housing and disability assessments
Reablement and community independence programmes
Complex care and safeguarding case support
Flexible capacity — short-term, long-term, or project-based
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NHS Trusts & Health Services

Reducing waiting times, improving patient flow

Waiting lists remain one of the most pressing challenges facing NHS occupational therapy teams. Optima Health Solutions provides skilled, HCPC-registered therapists who can be deployed rapidly to address backlogs, support Discharge to Assess pathways, and ensure patients receive timely, person-centred interventions.

By embedding additional OT capacity within NHS systems, we help prevent the delays in care that lead to longer hospital stays, increased dependency, and poorer long-term outcomes — supporting both patient welfare and the sustainability of overstretched services.

Rapid deployment to address waiting list backlogs
Discharge to Assess and safe hospital discharge support
Prevention-focused interventions to reduce readmissions
Seamless integration with existing clinical teams
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Private Individuals

Expert OT, on your terms

For individuals who prefer not to wait for statutory services, or whose needs fall outside NHS provision, Optima Health Solutions offers direct-access, fully private occupational therapy. Whether you're managing the aftermath of an injury, navigating a long-term condition, or simply want expert support to maintain your independence, we provide responsive, unhurried care centred entirely around you.

There is no GP referral required. We work at a pace that suits you, in the setting of your choice — at home, in clinic, or via video.

No GP referral or waiting list
Home visits, clinic, or video appointments
Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends
Fully confidential and person-centred
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Case Managers

A reliable OT partner for complex cases

We understand the demands placed on case managers coordinating care for clients with catastrophic or acquired injuries. Optima Health Solutions provides experienced OTs who can be instructed quickly, work efficiently within multidisciplinary frameworks, and produce clear, well-evidenced reports that support case management goals.

Our therapists are experienced in attending case conferences, contributing to care planning meetings, and delivering interventions that align with the broader rehabilitation programme — giving case managers a dependable, specialist resource they can return to.

Prompt instruction turnaround and flexible availability
Attendance at case conferences and MDT meetings
Clear, structured OT reports to support case plans
Experienced with brain injury, spinal, and complex trauma
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Care Homes

Enhancing resident independence and wellbeing

Optima Health Solutions works with care homes to provide specialist occupational therapy input that improves the quality of life and functional independence of residents. From moving and handling assessments and equipment recommendations through to falls prevention programmes and activity-based interventions, our OTs support care home teams to deliver person-centred, dignity-preserving care.

We also assist care homes in meeting regulatory requirements by providing detailed OT assessments that inform care plans and evidence the appropriateness of support being delivered.

Moving and handling and equipment assessments
Falls prevention programmes and risk assessment
Resident-centred activity and occupation interventions
Support with care planning documentation and review

Interested in a service-level agreement or project partnership?

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Suffolk
Ipswich · Bury St Edmunds · Woodbridge · Stowmarket · Sudbury · Newmarket · Felixstowe · Hadleigh
8+ towns covered
Suffolk
&
Essex
Essex
Colchester · Chelmsford · Braintree · Clacton · Halstead · Witham · Mersea Island · Haverhill
8+ towns covered

Serving Suffolk & Essex — in your home or ours

We provide home visits across both counties, a clinic base in Ipswich, and video consultations for clients anywhere. No long waits, no GP referral needed.

Ipswich
Colchester
Bury St Edmunds
Chelmsford
Woodbridge
Braintree
Stowmarket
Clacton-on-Sea
Sudbury
Halstead
Felixstowe
Witham

Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch — we'll do our best to help.

Simple. Clear. Supportive.

From first contact to achieving your goals — here's what to expect.

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Free 20-Min Call

We discuss your situation, answer questions, and agree whether we're the right fit. No obligation.

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Full Assessment

A comprehensive OT assessment — at home, in clinic, or via video — exploring your goals and daily challenges.

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Your Therapy Plan

A written, personalised plan with clear goals, proposed interventions, and expected timescales.

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Ongoing Sessions

Regular sessions, flexible scheduling, and continued support until your goals are met.

Clear, honest pricing

All fees are provided in advance. We accept bank transfer and card. Block booking and organisational rates available on request.

Initial
Assessment Session
£ 88.50
From £88.50 — up to £350 · 1 to 1.5 hours
  • Comprehensive occupational therapy assessment
  • Goal-setting and personalised therapy plan
  • Written summary report
  • Home visit or video appointment
  • Carer or family member welcome
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Ongoing
Hourly Rate
£ 70–95
Per hour · Additional charge for travel
  • Targeted therapeutic intervention
  • Progress notes and outcome monitoring
  • Home visit or video options
  • Carer involvement welcome
  • Between-session email support
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Reports
Specialist Reports
£ 140+
Updates from £140 · Full evaluations from £600
  • Specialist or comprehensive OT report
  • Standardised assessment measures
  • Update reports from £140
  • Full evaluation reports from £600
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Fees are confirmed prior to any assessment or piece of work. Travel charges apply for home visits beyond our base area. Many clients are funded via personal injury settlements, insurance, or local authority commissioning. Please contact us to discuss your situation.

What people say

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"The Occupational Therapy Department in Central Beds Council (CBC) employed NK Therapies (now Optima Health Solutions) for a period of 25 weeks from September 2022 to support Moving with Dignity assessments. The purpose of the project was providing an assessment from therapist in respect to the number of carers that were supporting people and ensure that the care being delivered was appropriate.

"NK Therapies worked well with CBC to understand the objectives we were trying to achieve. They were pleasant, approachable, and responsive. They demonstrated excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as perseverance in navigating the CBC IT systems and processes. Thuli and the team used their initiative and were autonomous in practice and managing the assessments.

"They provided excellent detailed outcome information which highlighted not only the financial benefits of the work but also the qualitative aspects for individuals around safety, dignity, and independence. In terms of clinical knowledge and expertise the team have extensive experience and showed their willingness to support system wide working closely with domiciliary care agencies and adult social care teams. It was a pleasure to work with them and if the opportunity arises, I will approach Thuli and her team to work with us again."

CB
Occupational Therapy Department
Central Bedfordshire Council · Moving with Dignity Project, 2022–2023

Let's talk about
your goals

Complete the form and we'll respond within one working day to arrange your free 20-minute introductory call. No GP referral needed.

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Based in
Ipswich, Suffolk
Home visits across Suffolk & Essex
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Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:30am–6pm
Saturday appointments available