Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Helen Duggan MSc, PgC, BSc (Hons), MRCOT
Over 25 years’ local NHS experience, helping adults with short-term, ongoing and
complex health needs, including a wide range of long-term conditions.
I have led specialist Occupational Therapy provision including Cardiac Services for over 15 years and the local Long Covid Service for 4 years.
My approach is compassionate, practical and person-centred, supporting you to take realistic steps towards greater confidence, independence and doing more of what matters most to you. I have helped people to:
- Regain confidence and independence
- Do more of what matters
- Achieve personal goals
- Balance energy, rest and activity
- Self-manage symptoms with confidence
- Stay in work and return to work
- Feel heard, listened to and believed
Specialist OT Expertise
Expertise in supporting people with:
- Fatigue-related conditions, including Long Covid Syndrome, post-viral
fatigue and fibromyalgia - Cardiac conditions, including heart failure, recovery after a heart attack,
cardiac procedure or cardiac surgery - Long-term condition management, including support to adapt routines,
conserve energy and maintain independence.
Compass OT ValuesÂ
- Compass OT: Empowering independence through self-management
- Compass OT: Guiding people towards confident, independent living
- Compass OT: Your direction. Your goals. Your independence