Community Independence Service (West)

Based in the West of Southampton, we provide Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehab support, Social Care Support and Sensory support.

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

Today we wanted to say a little thank you to our manager @Tillysue7 for not only supporting us as a team but also individually @SolentNHSTrust @SolentOccHealth

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

Doing our bit #ComicRelief #ChildrenInNeed @SolentNHSTrust

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

so how does everyone achieve this in these difficult times... me? (Joanna) I sit in my garden next to my Buddha...

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

As a Team we are trying hard to stay connected with each other, some have been redeployed, others are dividing time between home and offices in all localities.. but one thing we all need ... is to find a way to “cut off”

[Unpaid Carers Support Southampton @CarersinSoton]

Great news! @UHSFT are relaunching their Carers' Cafe next Wednesday 5th February 5-7pm at The Hub, G Level.
See: https://t.co/HmkHiHdzta Please share widely.

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

So... I only won a competition to provide each member of staff at the western community hospital with a free meal... soups all round! Huge thanks to the hospital staff for accommodating and @BOLfoods for the soups @SolentNHSTrust @SolentOccHealth #Competition #plantbased

[SOLinked @S0Linked]

Happy 2020 #Southampton! If you'd like to try a fun or relaxing hobby, join a group, find support, get volunteering or feel happier and healthier: we're here to help. Why not pop along to one of our drop ins to help get the year off to a good start? https://t.co/CU6U7f7BdE

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

Santa came to visit and brought pressies and food... hoping all our teams are enjoying the build up to the festivities @SolentNHSTrust #Christmas #celebrate

[Sapna Vohra @vohra_sapna]

Enjoyed talking about #PersonalisedCare with Community Independence Team West @CommunityIndep2 today. Thank you for your Input, look forward to working with you all!!
@hjsk70 @CJadams80 @jopinhorne @SolentNHSTrust @AdultsSotonNHS @Tillysue7

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

@SolentOccHealth @SolentNHSTrust #Independence #healthcare

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

Meet the team :)
Today it’s Dee one of our independence advisors

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

1- Dee’s real name is Danuta
2-Dee has lived in Iceland
3- Dee can speed read in Polish (yep, that’s a real thing!)
4- Dee is one of the team bakers
5- Dee enjoys Nordic walking (ask away on that one?!)

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

1- Alan is a lead singer in a punk cover band
2- Alan is lucky enough to have 3 sons
3- Alan has hyper mobility
4- Alan has a modern work of art.. in the form of his Toyota Celica
5- Alan has been committed to the health care sector for the last 15 years.

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

Meeting the team, today it’s Alan
5 facts about Alan .... Alan is one of our Rehab stars...

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

1- Liz has been with WCIS for around 2.5 years
2- Liz has been a Physio for 19 years
3- Liz is a keen runner and yoga enthusiast
4- liz loves Dogs
5- Liz is our team Eco brick champion (liz welcomes questions on this hehe)

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

Meeting the Team
today its Liz one of our senior Physiotherapists
5 things about Liz you didn't know..

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

@SolentOccHealth @SolentNHSTrust #OccupationalTherapy #physiotherapy

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

welcome to our "meet the Team"
today its "Lottie" and Lottie's five facts are....

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

1: Lottie has been an OT for 10 years
2: and with CIS for 4 years.
3: Lottie loves fitness, her favourites are boot camp and running.
4: Lottie is our team fitness motivator
5: Lottie has a sister with Spina Bifida which is what encouraged Lottie to help others.

[Community Independence Service (West) @CommunityIndep2]

Staff from WCIS attended this second instalment today and we found it extremely useful, not only for those who are in menopause but there was a great deal of information that all teams should be aware of @SolentOccHealth @SolentNHSTrust #Menopause #MenopauseintheWorkplace