OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYCARE AT HOMEIN-HOUSE EXPERTISEWe provide an OT-led live-in care service to help people to overcome the challenges posed bypermanent or temporary loss or lack of physical, sensory or communication function. Uniquely inlive-in care, we have an in-house Occupational Therapist in our team who provides expert adviceand guidance to those who wish to stay living at home. Our Occupational Therapist (OT) providesour clients with the support they need to live safely and well at home, with all the equipment andany home adaptations they need to help them to live a fulling life, as independently as possible.Our OT will work closely with our care teams and other healthcare professionals involved indelivering care, including hospital discharge planners, GP’s, district nurses and physiotherapiststo ensure all health needs are met through a holistic approach to care planning.PROVEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FALLINGWe know that falls and fall-related injuries are a common and serious problem for older people,causing distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and in some cases mortality.Those living with mobility and frailty issues are more likely to experience falls in and around thehome. Our approach to providing a high quality OT-led service has seen us reduce falls by 76%on the previous year, and our diligent professional carers ensure our clients experience fewerfalls that result in serious injury than the average care home resident.HOW OUR OT-LED SERVICE WORKSOur OT-led service starts with a specialist assessment of your current physical or cognitivehealth to truly understand the main concerns, risks and problems that impact your day-to-dayability to function and live well.Our assessment will adopt a multi-disciplinary approach working with other healthcareprofessionals involved in your care. Our OT can either complete the assessment at homeor in hospital if you are awaiting discharge.A written report will be provided with the outcomes and recommendations from theassessment together with personal goals for improvements which are then incorporatedinto your care plan. It does not stop there. Our OT will work with our care team to supportand review the care being provided.31
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