Occupational Therapy Referrals
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http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/info/200034/disabilities/348/physical_disabi...
Apply to receive occupational therapy
Your first step to receiving occupational therapy (OT), is to contact the Occupational Therapy Team in Adults and Older People's Services. Someone else, such as your doctor, home help, relative or friend, can contact us on your behalf, if you give them your permission.
If you need occupational therapy services for a child, then you should contact the Children with Disabilities Team.
After you contact them, they will arrange to visit you as soon as they can. The OT Department get a large number of requests for their services, so you may have to wait a while before receiving a visit.
Assessing your needs
They will assess your ability to carry out everyday activities by:
a) asking you to describe and demonstrate any difficulties you have in carrying out daily activities
b) discussing how your medical condition and home environment affect your abilities and lifestyle
c) finding out what you feel your problems are and what you would like to achieve.
You are welcome to invite your family, friend, carer or advocate to be present. They can also arrange for an interpreter to be present if required.
This assessment will determine whether you are eligible for occupational therapy services.
Care plan
If you are eligible for occupational therapy services, they will produce a care plan for you. The care plan will list your needs, and the services that you need to address those needs. They will give you a copy of your care plan.
They may ask your GP or hospital consultant for information about your medical condition and any treatment you are receiving. If so, you will be asked to sign a consent form giving your permission for the doctor to supply a report.
Charges
There is no charge for an occupational therapy assessment, though there may be charges for equipment and home adaptations. Disabled facilities grants may be available to you, which you can put towards the cost of adaptations to your home.
020 8921 2304
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