Occupational Therapy Service

Occupational therapy (OT) is a service offered to people when, as a result of permanent and substantial disability, they are having difficulties carrying out everyday tasks by themselves.

This can include:

  • getting in and out of bed
  • getting on and off the toilet
  • negotiating steps and stairs

A member of the occupational therapy team will assess the difficulties that a person or carers are having and will try to find solutions where possible.

The team can offer advice about alternative ways to carry out tasks, with or without special equipment and small adaptations.

Sometimes, the team may recommend that larger adaptations to the property be carried out either by the landlord - if the person lives in council or housing association property - or through a disabled facilities grant if the person is an owner occupier or private tenant.

The team also offer a one-off visit to those people who are experiencing problems with getting in and out of the bath, and would benefit from simple equipment such as a bath board, seat, or rail to assist them.

To request support from OT, please complete our request for service form at islington.gov.uk/asc-service-request

Who to contact

Contact Name
Islington First Point of Contact team
Telephone
020 7527 2299 020 7527 2299

Other Details

Can I refer myself?
Referral not required
Referral Details

Telephone 020 7527 2299 or complete our online request for service form at islington.gov.uk/asc-service-request

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