Health and Wellbeing

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy helps to improve independence and the ability to manage everyday tasks if you are facing difficulties due to age, injury or illness.

How can occupational therapy help me?

Occupational therapists work with patients of all age groups, from infancy through to old age, and will help identify potential difficulties in the home, workplace or school and work with you to improve function throughout all areas of your life.

Occupational therapy aims to improve motor skills, balance and coordination, enabling recipients to become more independent.

Who can occupational therapy help?

  • Those who are physically disabled.
  • People with learning difficulties.
  • People who are recovering from an illness or surgery.
  • People who have mental health problems.
  • People who are getting older and facing decreased function.

How can I access this service?

  • You can speak to a GP about a referral.
  • Search through your local council.
  • Access it privately with an occupational therapist who is registered with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists.