Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy department consists of occupational therapists and support workers.

OT Team

The static staff are:

Amanda Howat, OT Team Lead (job share)
Louise Cownie, OT Team Lead (job share)
Jenn Cloughley, Specialist OT
Lauren Cope, Specialist OT
Elaine McClure, OT Support Worker
Fraser Douglas, OT Support Worker

The Occupational Therapy department is based with the therapy area of the Spinal Injuries Unit. We have a therapy area for hand therapy and other interventions as well as a kitchen area for practical sessions. Occupational Therapy staff will also see you on the ward.

On admission, you will be allocated an occupational therapist who will see you for the duration of your rehabilitation. If you require hand therapy, you will have a time for this and this will be put on your bedside timetable by your OT.

Meet the team

Amanda Howat, Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Amanda has worked in the spinal unit for over 20 years. She has extensive experience working with a wide variety of spinal injury patients with complex discharge needs. She has a special interest in patient education and helps run and deliver the patient education workshops.

Louise Cownie, Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Louise has worked in the Spinal Injuries Unit for 15 years, initially on rotation and then in senior roles. Louise has extensive rehabilitation experience working with people with a spinal cord injury. She has a keen interest in service development and research.

Contact Details

amanda.howat@ggc.scot.nhs.uk