The Good Care Group - Care Brochure - Flipbook - Page 30
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
CARE AT HOME
IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE
We provide an OT-led live-in care service to help people to overcome the challenges posed by
permanent or temporary loss or lack of physical, sensory or communication function. Uniquely in
live-in care, we have an in-house Occupational Therapist in our team who provides expert advice
and guidance to those who wish to stay living at home. Our Occupational Therapist (OT) provides
our clients with the support they need to live safely and well at home, with all the equipment and
any 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 in
delivering care, including hospital discharge planners, GP’s, district nurses and physiotherapists
to ensure all health needs are met through a holistic approach to care planning.
PROVEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FALLING
We 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 the
home. 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 fewer
falls that result in serious injury than the average care home resident.
HOW OUR OT-LED SERVICE WORKS
Our OT-led service starts with a specialist assessment of your current physical or cognitive
health to truly understand the main concerns, risks and problems that impact your day-to-day
ability to function and live well.
Our assessment will adopt a multi-disciplinary approach working with other healthcare
professionals involved in your care. Our OT can either complete the assessment at home
or in hospital if you are awaiting discharge.
A written report will be provided with the outcomes and recommendations from the
assessment together with personal goals for improvements which are then incorporated
into your care plan. It does not stop there. Our OT will work with our care team to support
and review the care being provided.
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