Service 02

Assistive Technology

Occupational therapy assessment can help identify equipment that may improve safety, independence and participation. Recommendations are shaped around the person, the task, the environment and the level of risk involved.

Make a Referral

What we look at

Examples may include:

Assessment is individualised. The areas considered depend on the person, the referral question and the purpose of the assessment.

01Mobility equipment
02Wheelchairs and seating
03Shower equipment
04Toileting equipment
05Transfer equipment
06Pressure care
07Recliners and seating
08Daily living aids
09Personal safety equipment

What it may help clarify

Turn everyday information into a clearer picture.

What is difficult or unsafe with current equipment
Which features are important for the person and support team
How equipment fits the home and other everyday environments
Whether trials, measurements or supplier input are appropriate

Getting ready

Useful information before we begin.

A list of current equipment
Photos or measurements of relevant spaces when requested
Information about transfers, mobility and support arrangements
The environments in which the equipment will be used
Any known funding or timeframe requirements

Start a conversation

Need Occupational Therapy support?

Tell us the everyday concern, the assessment being requested and any important timeframes. We can then review whether this service is an appropriate fit.