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Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy looks for solutions to the practical difficulties you are having at home.

 

What help can I get?

Advice and Information

We may be able to work with you, or anyone who cares for you, to find different and easier ways of doing things.

Equipment

We can supply equipment to help you stay living in your own home. For example:

  • specialised shower seats
  • chair raise
  • walking aids
  • toilet equipment.

Any equipment we provide is free of charge on a long-term loan.

We do not provide equipment for temporary conditions such as a hip replacement or broken leg. If you are in hospital contact the hospital occupational therapy service before you are discharged.

Direct payments for equipment

If we offer you a piece of equipment but you prefer a more expensive version (that still meets the same needs) we might be able to help towards the cost. We may offer you an amount of money equivilant to the cost of equipment that we offer. This is called a direct payment. You can add your own money to this and buy the more expensive version. Contact us for full information about direct payments for equipment.


For more information about equipment available from the council see our Equipment, Aids and Adaptations page.


Adaptations

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Contact us about Occupational Therapy

Contact us and explain about the difficulties you are having. We will assess your needs and see how we can best help you and your carer(s).

Telephone

08449 80 80 80

Email

enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

In person

Visit one of our Customer Service Points

Adaptations and alterations to your home may help you or anyone who cares for you to manage essential daily activities more easily. For example: stair rails, grab rails, stair lifts. You may be expected to pay something towards the cost of major adaptations.

For more information about adaptations see our adaptations page.


Other relevant services

We can refer or direct you to other relevant services such as community physiotherapy, falls prevention, chiropody, welfare benefit checks, district nursing, dietician and many others.


Rehousing

If you can no longer manage in your present home we can advise you about what is involved in moving to a more suitable property.


Who can get help?

You can get help from Nottinghamshire County Council if you:

  •  live in Nottinghamshire (except Nottingham City)

  •  have a permanent and substantial disability

  •  have considerable difficulty with everyday tasks

You can also get help if you are having difficulty caring for someone with a disability.

You might also get occupational therapy as part of a wider package of short-term personal support.

 

Other sources of help

The Disabilities Living Centre (DLC)

Provides information, advice and assessments on equipment and services for disabled people, elderly people, their carers and professional staff. There is a cost for some services and equipment.

Telephone:  0115 985 5780

Web:  www.dlcnotts.co.uk

Address: Middleton Court, Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Drive West, Nottingham.  NG8 4GP

Handyperson Preventative Adaptations Schemes (HPAS)

Help older or disabled people with practical jobs at home. See our adaptations and practical help page for more information.

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