If you are unable to continue with activities or daily tasks, it is difficult for you to get the most from life.
Occupational therapists work with people who have a:
- physical impairment
- medical condition
- mental health problem
- learning disability
They help people who have difficulties with practical everyday tasks.
The aim of occupational therapy is to enable you to live as independently as possible at home, in employment or in education. Occupational therapists are based within health and social work services and work closely with health, housing and educational professionals.
An occupational therapist working in social work services can help you adapt to changes in your everyday life and to overcome practical problems. They do this by:
- providing advice on disability equipment
- looking at ways an everyday task can be done differently, such as:
- washing
- dressing
- getting on and off the toilet
- safely getting around your home
- recommending alterations or changes to your home
For further information on occupational therapy or if you think you might require equipment or adaptations to your home please contact social work services.