Grant Turner, Recare
Grant Turner, Occupational Therapist, at Kidz to Adultz North 2021.

Rehabilitation and healthcare equipment specialist Recare has appointed Grant Turner as its in-house occupational therapist (OT).

The range of wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility products Recare provides is supported by Trusted Assessors with a proven understanding of medical conditions and associated challenges.

This service prowess will now be enhanced by the introduction of Grant and his informed recommendations, backed up by a new stream of consumer advice and CPD education.

Grant has a BSc in Occupational Therapy and a Diploma in Health and Social Care.

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Before joining Recare, Grant was a Band 6 Wheelchair, Mobility and Seating OT for Northamptonshire Wheelchair Services.

Previously to this, Grant fulfilled a rotational position at NHS Kettering General Hospital, helping patients in a variety of departments from the stroke unit and orthopaedics to elderly and frailty.

In addition to being a Practice Educator supporting graduates at the hospital, Grant’s seniority developed in Northamptonshire Millbrook Wheelchair Services, funded through NHS commissioners.

His experience of mobility, postural care and pressure management ensured patients had greater comfort and support on discharge.

During this time Grant worked closely with Recare’s Tim Cox, Rehabilitation Director, as they shared premises and were able to liaise efficiently regarding patient equipment needs. This ‘symbiotic bond’ provided the foundations for Grant’s new career at Recare.

Grant explains: “My role at KGH led to working for Millbrook Healthcare Wheelchair Services where I honed my wheelchair assessment skills.

“This was perfect grounding for a role with Recare where I could be less limited on my prescriptions. Throughout my career I have always strived to go above and beyond for my patients so I guess you can say my expertise and talent have been released.

“My holistic approach to mobility perfectly fits with the Recare ethos. I am delighted to have joined such a caring and proactive team.”

Grant has settled into his role quickly and has already completed extensive product training.

He is working alongside Recare assessors on a daily basis, which has already produced several highlights.

Grant concludes: “Being able to spend more time with clients is rewarding for me. I am able to assess, discuss and recommend with less pressures and with more of a holistic approach.

“One particular client interaction really stands out. To be present when a client was able to stand for the first time after a spinal injury, using one of our sophisticated exoskeleton suits, was a joy to behold. This epitomised why I do what I do.”

The family-run firm, which offered on-stand ‘express’ seminars to end users and professionals at Naidex recently, has its headquarters in Witney, Oxfordshire, with an independent living showroom in Kettering. Its aim is to deliver clinically led provision of quality assistive equipment to assist individuals with restricted mobility.

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