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.