Manual Handling Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists assess how you and your carers complete everyday transfers and personal-care activities, then recommend practical strategies, equipment and environmental changes to improve safety.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive assessment of you and how your carer helps you within the home.
- Discussion with you on potential strategies that may be beneficial, including equipment and/or education.
- In-home or in-store equipment trial.
- Report writing and sourcing of quotes for your funding body.
- Written, demonstration and practical education on safe manual handling.
Examples of common manual handling strategies:
- Lifting aids, such as a hoist.
- Carer positioning when assisting with self care tasks.
- Environmental set-up to promote use of equipment.