Simple everyday movements such as getting out of bed, standing from a chair or using the toilet can become increasingly difficult following illness, injury or changes in mobility.
An independent Occupational Therapy assessment can identify safer ways to move around the home, recommend appropriate equipment and provide practical advice to reduce the risk of injury for both the individual and those supporting them.
Safe transfers are essential for maintaining independence and preventing falls.
We assess how a person manages everyday transfers, including:
Where appropriate, we provide practical recommendations to improve safety, confidence and independence.
Supporting someone with reduced mobility can place significant physical demands on family members and carers.
A manual handling assessment considers how care tasks can be completed as safely as possible while reducing the risk of injury to everyone involved.
This may include advice on:
Recommendations are always tailored to the individual’s needs and home environment.
Where transfers are no longer safe using conventional methods, a hoist may provide a safer alternative.
We can assess whether hoisting is appropriate and advise on:
Any recommendations are based on a comprehensive assessment of the individual’s functional abilities and care needs.
The right equipment can often make everyday life easier and safer.
Recommendations may include:
As an independent Occupational Therapist, OTLife does not sell equipment or receive commission from suppliers. Our recommendations are based solely on what is most appropriate for the individual.
Many assessments are arranged by family members who want reassurance that they are supporting a loved one safely.
We can provide practical advice to help carers understand:
Our aim is to improve confidence while promoting independence wherever possible.
If you are concerned about transfers, moving and handling or specialist equipment, we’d be happy to discuss your situation and explain how an assessment may help.