OT Services

What does Home Independence Occupational Therapy offer?

• Home visits complying with Coronavirus COVID-19 requirements.

• Providing a heartfelt service, tailor made to your loved ones individual circumstances, finding effective solutions.

• Improving the quality of life with dignity together with you and your loved one.

• Reducing risks, increasing safety and promoting independence.

• Helping your loved one to access their bed, toilet, washing facilities.

• Understanding the importance of completing everyday activities, such as personal care tasks.

• The feelings of family members, loved ones and carers matter. Support is offered to family members and carers to help you to cope with the changes taking place.

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Person centred initial assessment with a step-by-step action plan

• A person-centred assessment helps to gather information your loved ones abilities, health and  about the current situation, including health condition(s), disability and abilities.

• Accessing a chair, bed, toilet, and bath and/or shower will be included. The individual’s ability to complete everyday activities such as personal hygiene, food and drink preparation will be discussed and included.

• The individual’s environment will be assessed with further discussion regarding participation in social and leisure activities.

• A step-by-step action plan will be produced, highlighting areas for development and the actions required to reduce risks and/or increase independence.

Supporting hospital discharge

• Is you loved one returning home from hospital?

• Have they had medical intervention which has left them feeling tired and fatigued?

• Do they seem to have lost their confidence?

• You can have an assessment of your loved ones needs,

• A personalised reablement program

• One-to-one person-centred interventions to regain their abilities and promote their independence at home.

Personalised reablement program

• Goals are set with your loved ones through a reablement program with clear, structured actions aimed at empowering your loved ones to develop their strength and ability.

• An exercise program can be created as a reablement goal.

• Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) can help your loved one to maintain their skills and independence, particularly during the early to moderate stages of dementia.

• Meaningful focused activities can promote cognition and memory function.

• Achieving reablement goals can enhance a sense of achievement and renewed sense of self identity and sense of self-worth.

Falls prevention advice

• Although the causes of falls can be complex, they can often be prevented.

• The most common causes behind falls are discussed, methods to reduce the risk of further falls are discussed.

• Strong focus on praise and encouragement to help to improve your loved ones confidence if they have experienced a fall.

Anxiety/Stress management & support

• Having someone available to listen to your experiences of anxiety/stress

• Together with a one-to-one discussion relating to the the nature of anxiety can help you to recognise the signs and symptoms of anxiety.

• Coping strategies are explored, helping you to living your life with ease, starting with gentle kindness towards yourself.

Equipment

• Choosing the right equipment can be daunting; there are a wealth of equipment, daily living aids and assistive technology items available.

• The most suitable items are identified for your loved ones

• Helping them to be as independent as possible with everyday activities.

• A wealth of knowledge and bespoke advice is offered and an equipment demonstration is offered.

Disability Adaptations

• Most homes are not designed with disabled access in mind.

• Expert advice relating to adaptations is offered to enable accessibility around the home and garden.

• Joint visits with carefully selected companies are offered to find the best product and adaptation for you.

• Including level access shower rooms/wetrooms.

Manual handling/Moving and handling

• Effective manual handling is essential to protect ourselves and our loved ones from harm.

• How do you lift your loved one or move them without causing injury or harm?

• A detailed risk assessment and report advising on the best equipment and technique required to reducing risks with manual handling.

• A demonstration of the best techniques to use with equipment can be offered.

Fatigue management

• Engaging in meaningful activities can be hindered by fatigue.

• An assessment of your loved ones abilities with practical guidance

• Relating to lifestyle changes can maximise your loved ones’ quality of life

Moving house

• House moves can be a daunting experience for all, more so for those with a disability or health condition.

• It is vital to ensure that the property being considered is suitable.

• Specialist support can help to achieve an easy transition, particularly when considering wheelchair accessibility.

• A detailed report is provided to guide you and your loved ones with their property choice.

• Personalised support can be provided through accompanied property viewings.