Service 06

Everyday Living & Functional OT

Occupational therapy can help when disability, health conditions, mental health conditions or environmental barriers make everyday activities harder.

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What we look at

Areas may include:

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

01Personal care
02Routines
03Meal preparation
04Household activities
05Fatigue
06Community participation
07Mobility
08Organisation
09Safety
10Environmental setup
11Support strategies

What it may help clarify

Turn everyday information into a clearer picture.

Which activities matter most to the person
Where tasks break down and what contributes to difficulty
How fatigue, cognition, mobility or the environment affect performance
Practical changes that may make participation safer or more manageable

Getting ready

Useful information before we begin.

Examples of the tasks that are difficult
The person’s priorities and current strategies
Relevant routines, environments and support arrangements
Equipment already being used
Any recent changes in function or circumstances

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