As my final day approaches I have decided to look back on my time as an intern at Inclusion.

I began with curiosity and a blank canvas regarding Private OT work, expecting nothing and yet expecting something at the same time. A world of suits and expenses it is not.  I don’t know why I had the idea that life as a private OT would be any different to that of an NHS or Social Services OT, but it wasn’t too dissimilar. The pay was a little better, admittedly, but we are still there to meet the needs of the general population, as and how our skills are required. The cases I received gave variety and kept me on my toes with the different procedures, either social services overflow, private assessments for insurance companies or access audits for huge shopping complexes, every day was an adventure. Those adventures included being lost in London, on more than one occasion, lost in Maidstone, on more than one occasion, and lost in the wider area…….on more than one occasion!

As for the company and the position in itself, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Inclusion and felt supported by the management with a training budget and regular supervision and guidance. No question was too silly or request too large, I could have enjoyed a career with Inclusion, but personal circumstances dictated another adventure for me, so to the next Intern or Senior OT at Inclusion, Good Luck and enjoy your adventures each day and appreciate one of the friendliest and most supportive bosses around.

So, with that, ‘Thank you’ to Matthew, Veronica and Jackie for making me feel so at home and for all the support.

You will be missed!

“………so will you Leia, thanks for all your hard work and good luck in your new role…….keep in touch!! Have a great Xmas and New Year as well x

(From all at Inclusion)”