13/10/2026
Ahead of , Hadiqa, Senior Occupational Therapist at Bedford Hospital, shares: "I am a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Prevention of Deconditioning Team. My career began at Bedford Hospital as a newly qualified rotational Occupational Therapist, and I have since progressed into my current senior role.
"As an Occupational Therapist, I take a holistic approach to preventing deconditioning, supporting patients to maintain their independence, function and wellbeing throughout their hospital stay. I work closely with patients who are at risk of deconditioning, assessing their abilities, identifying meaningful goals and providing personalised interventions to keep them active and engaged in everyday activities. This includes supporting functional tasks, mobility, cognition and independence, as well as identifying appropriate equipment and strategies.
"I also contribute through staff education and service improvement projects, helping to embed a culture of preventing deconditioning across the Trust. I am passionate about my role and feel fortunate to work alongside a multidisciplinary team who make a meaningful difference to patients’ recovery and hospital experience."
