Sarah Jenkins is a Senior Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with 15 years of field experience. She specializes in assessing domestic environments to reduce fall risks and enhance independence for seniors. Her expertise ranges from prescribing simple mobility aids to designing fully accessible wet rooms and managing Disabled Facilities Grants.
Sarah Jenkins is a state-registered Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) with a comprehensive background in both community social services and acute hospital rehabilitation. Her career has been dedicated to enabling seniors to 'age in place' safely within their own homes, avoiding premature admission to residential care. Sarah possesses deep technical knowledge regarding the prescription of assistive technology, from simple grab rails and perching stools to complex stairlifts and through-floor lifts. She is an expert in the ergonomic design of 'lifetime homes,' frequently consulting on bathroom and kitchen adaptations that comply with Part M building regulations while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Sarah also guides families through the bureaucratic process of applying for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and accessing equipment via local council lending stores. Her holistic approach ensures that every recommendation considers not just the physical environment, but the individual's changing mobility needs and daily routines.