A full holistic assessment or more general short assessment can completed on referral. The assessment aims to uncover what you would like to achieve and understand the difficulties that face you now. Options and recommendations will then be provided.
Occupational Therapy can provide help with:
Transfers - from bed, chair, toilet, bath, wheelchair and car
Mobility around the home - negotiating thresholds, internal steps and small spaces
Mobility around the community - help with wheelchairs, fatigue, memory and anxiety
Making your home accessible, with kitchen and bathroom design
Manual Handling for you and carer support
24 hour postural positioning to help with comfort and prevention of contractures and pressure sores
Regaining strength and mobility after stroke
Falls - prevention advice and equipment
Memory - strategies and training
Fatigue - management and training