New Buds Support:
Preventative & Enabling

Welcome to New Buds Support

A therapy-informed approach to helping you live life fully

I provide personal assistance shaped by my training in occupational therapy. This means support that goes beyond the practical – focusing not solely on getting things done, but on promoting your health and abilities through ongoing involvement in the daily activities that bring you joy and purpose.

“Doing with”, not “doing for”

Traditional care and support services often ‘over-help’, which can inadvertently speed up a decline in abilities. I focus on doing with you, rather than for you, to help prevent the loss of skills and independence. By carefully considering the different elements of your chosen activities, and providing just the right level of support, I ensure you participate as fully as possible. This approach encourages recovery where possible, and proactively delays the onset or progression of ill health, often reducing the need for more intensive care later on.

Is New Buds Support right for you?

My assistance is well-suited to those who:

• Wish to safeguard their independence: If you have noticed regular activities becoming challenging, I provide tailored support to help you sustain your independence both at home and in your community.

• Are recovering from illness or injury: I can offer support in regaining the strength, skills, and confidence needed to get back to the activities you value. This could be after the involvement of statutory services, which are often time-limited and restricted in scope.

• Want to enrich their day-to-day life: If you would benefit from a more fulfilling routine, I can provide support to pursue your interests and hobbies, fostering meaningful interactions and reducing isolation.

Flexible, holistic, and led by you

New Buds Support is centred on what matters most to you. Whether you require short-term assistance or ongoing support, home and community visits can be of varying duration. Whatever your situation, together we will create a personal plan guided by your specific goals and challenges. Between us we will look at your wellbeing holistically, giving careful thought to your physical, emotional, cognitive, and social health.

The following pages outline some of the protective factors we can consider as part of an overall approach to enhancing quality of life.

New Buds Support

Therapy-Informed Personal Assistance with Anna Ashley

Based in Bracknell, Berkshire