Occupational Therapy Services
Occupational Therapists employed within
Social Services provide functional assessments for disabled people,
regardless of age, in order to help them reach their maximum level
of independence in their own home.
Referrals
You can make a referral for an Occupational
Therapy assessment by writing to or calling the Contact and
Information Centre. We accept referrals from individuals, family
and friends, as well as from other professionals. Because of the
high volume of referrals for Occupational Therapy services, we have
to prioritise our assistance.
High priority is given to people who
are:
- suffering from a terminal illness,
- where there are safety issues in providing care
- where there is a breakdown in someone’s care arrangements,
which puts an individual at risk.
Reasons for Referrals
- Difficulties with managing personal care, such as getting to
the toilet, bathing, dressing or eating.
- Problems with mobility and access to essential facilities, such
as climbing steps and stairs, access to and from the home or access
within the home.
- Difficulties with carrying out transfers such as getting on and
off chairs, or into and out of bed.
What solutions can we offer?
The first step will be for an Occupational Therapist to make an
assessment of your needs. This assessment will take into account
your personal circumstances and the needs of your family and/or
carers. We can offer advice on a different approach to solving a
problem, if necessary in conjunction with support from other
organisations. We can arrange the provision of specialised
equipment designed to solve a specific problem, such as a raised
toilet seat to assist with toileting, or a hoist to assist with
lifting.
In appropriate circumstances:
- We can arrange the provision of minor adaptations, such as
stair rails and grab rails to assist with access and mobility.
- We can make recommendations for a Disabled Facilities Grant
from the Vale of Glamorgan Council, to provide major adaptations to
the home, such as a stair lift or wheelchair accessible
facilities.
Contact
Contact
OneVale
Telephone 01446 - 700111
Email:
C1V@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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