The Challenge
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions, Occupational Therapists have been unable to deliver groups which were traditionally delivered in person. We have had to adapt, to ensure people can access the services they need.
The Change
We ran our first virtual group in April 2020. The group was named “Social While Distant” - a play on words of the current advice to “socially distance”. The online video group covers relevant topics and is interactive and occupation based.
The Impact
Quotes from participants:
“The groups had a positive snowball effect on the rest of my life, it has been a lifesaver”.
“My partner notified a positive change in me”.
“I was able to access groups for the first time”.
