Our Services Support Services Specialist Occupational Therapy Moving Around Your Home
Moving Around Your Home
Following an accident, illness
or diagnosis, or as we get
older, previously
straightforward home
activities can become very
difficult and challenging.
Such challenges can lead to
reduced independence, well-
being and confidence
Your Home is Where You Need to Feel Safe and Comfortable
How we can Help
We will complete an Occupational Therapy Assessment with you and
your family and provide a detailed report with clear recommendations
on how to help you move around your home more safely
and independently.
We will look at all aspects of moving around your home with you and
discuss which you find impossible or difficult and will find solutions to
help you for the future.
Assessment areas will include:
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Daily routines and activities
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Physical stamina and health
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Your home environment, identifying trip hazards and likely points
of injury
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Mobility in and out of doors
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Your goals for the future
Where appropriate we can provide:
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An illustrated exercise program to help increase strength, balance
and flexibility.
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Guidance and practical demonstrations to help you to manage
difficult areas when moving around your home like stairs.
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Recommendations regarding Daily Living Equipment.
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Recommendations for home adaptations including minor
adaptations to provide safer solutions when moving around.
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Advice about arranging your home which may make managing
easier.
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Advice to family and carers who wish to support you.
Our Aim
Our aim is to help you remain independent in your own home, managing
to move around safely and confidently by providing flexible and practical
solutions to maintain and improve your ability around your home.