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.