Leaving hospital can feel like a huge step.
Whether you are returning home yourself or supporting a parent, partner or loved one, it’s natural to have questions and concerns.
Will they manage the stairs?
Is the bathroom safe?
Do they need equipment?
Will they cope on their own?
Are carers needed?
Is the home still suitable?
An independent Occupational Therapy home assessment can provide reassurance and practical advice to help make the transition home as safe and successful as possible.
Many people leave hospital before they have fully regained their strength or confidence.
Simple everyday activities may suddenly become much more difficult.
Our assessment considers how someone is managing with:
Walking around the home
Getting in and out of bed
Standing from chairs
Using the toilet safely
Bathing and showering
Managing the stairs
Preparing meals
Everyday activities around the home
We identify any risks and provide practical recommendations to improve safety and independence.
Sometimes families simply want reassurance.
Following a hospital admission, it’s common to wonder whether someone is ready to manage safely at home.
An independent assessment can help identify:
Current abilities
Areas of concern
Falls risks
Equipment that may help
Home adaptations that should be considered
Support that may be needed
Our aim is always to help people remain as independent as possible while reducing unnecessary risks.
Following illness or injury, simple changes can make a significant difference.
Recommendations may include:
Grab rails
Toilet equipment
Shower seating
Bed equipment
Walking aids
Stairlifts
Level access showers
Minor home adaptations
Recommendations are always based on individual need and are completely independent.
OTLife does not sell equipment or receive commission from suppliers.
Supporting Families
Hospital discharge can be stressful for families.
You may suddenly find yourself helping with shopping, meals, medication or personal care while trying to decide what support is needed.
Our assessment provides clear professional guidance, helping families understand what practical changes may improve safety and confidence at home.
The Occupational Therapist behind OTLife has extensive NHS experience supporting people to return home safely following illness or injury.
This includes leading therapy services and developing hospital discharge pathways designed to help patients regain independence as quickly and safely as possible.
That experience means we understand the challenges that people and families often face once they return home.
For a fixed fee of £325, your assessment includes:
✓ Home visit (up to 1.5 hours)
✓ Assessment relating to your agreed referral reason
✓ Discussion with family members or carers where appropriate
✓ Comprehensive written report
✓ Practical recommendations
✓ Advice regarding equipment, home adaptations and next steps
Our role is to provide an independent Occupational Therapy assessment.
We do not sell equipment or adaptations, and our recommendations are based solely on our professional assessment of the individual’s needs.
Every report is objective, evidence-based and tailored to the person, their home and their circumstances.
If you or someone you care about is preparing to return home from hospital, we’d be happy to discuss how an independent Occupational Therapy assessment may help.