Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy focuses on the practical activities of daily life — dressing, cooking, bathing, working — and on making the home safer.

Who it's for

  • Stroke and brain injury patients
  • People adapting after a hand or arm injury
  • Older adults needing a safer home setup
  • Patients relearning daily routines

What's included

  • Daily-living retraining (dressing, cooking, bathing)
  • Home safety and adaptation advice
  • Stroke and brain injury recovery
  • Hand therapy and fine motor work
  • Cognitive rehabilitation
  • Assistive device guidance

What to expect

How occupational therapy works

01

Home assessment

We look at your environment and everyday routine.

02

Adaptation plan

Practical recommendations for the home and daily tasks.

03

Skill rebuilding

Sessions practised in the real environment where they matter.

04

Family coaching

Carers are shown how to support progress between visits.

Questions

Frequently asked

Physiotherapy focuses on movement and strength; occupational therapy focuses on doing everyday activities.

Not for emergencies. Home care is not a substitute for emergency care. If someone is in immediate danger, has chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing or is unresponsive, go to the nearest emergency department or call emergency services.

Need occupational therapy?

Submit a care request and a coordinator will confirm what can be arranged.