Occupational Therapists aim to promote a person’s health and wellbeing through their everyday activities. It is a way of enabling a person to achieve as much as they can for themselves and get the most out of life.
An Occupational Therapist can identify problem areas that a person may have in their everyday lives and will help them to work out practical solutions.
Daily tasks might include:
getting on/off a bed, chair or toilet
getting in/ out of the home
washing/dressing and bathing
domestic tasks such as cooking and housework
work and leisure activities
driving
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a science degree -based, health and social-care qualification and is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the same way as other health care professionals such as nurses, physiotherapists or speech and language therapists.
Why might I be referred to Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists are present on all wards at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. You may be seen by an Occupational Therapist whilst you are under the care of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital if:
You are experiencing difficulties carrying out daily activities after surgery
You were struggling at home before you came into hospital
You are worried about how you will manage when you return home
You require some rehabilitation following your surgery
What can an Occupational Therapist do for me?
An OT will look at the activities you are finding difficult and see if there is another way it can be completed safely.
An OT may suggest altering the environment to make it suitable for your needs.
OT’s can advise about special tools or pieces of equipment you may find helpful.
Your OT can give you advice regarding referrals to other services.
Contact Us
Occupational Therapy Service The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Bristol Road South Northfield B31 2AP
