The Occupational Therapy service carries out functional assessments on individuals with a physical disability to help you to live more independently within your own home.

This may include:

• changing the technique or way you carry out certain tasks to make them easier for you
• referring you on to a specialist rehabilitation service who can help you over time to carry out tasks more easily
• looking at various different types of equipment which may help you complete tasks around the home
• assessing for minor adaptations to you home, for example, grab rails or handrails to assist you to negotiate the access to your property
• assessing for major adaptations to your home for example, ramps, stairlifts, or adapted showering or bathing facilities
• assessing for moving and handling equipment
• providing you with information and advice on other services which may be able to help you

How do I apply for help?

You will need to have a Care and Support assessment. The Care and Support assessment is a questionnaire which allows you to identify what you think your care and support needs are. You can find a copy on the Get you care needs assessed page on our Locate website.