Community Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
The service aims to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for those with complex needs that are best met within their home environment.
Interventions include:
- developing a written strategy to help you manage your condition
- falls assessments
- information on how to prevent falls from happening
- the provision of equipment
- a risk assessment of your surroundings
- exercise programmes
- training and support of carers
- provision of assistive technology and telemedicine to help the rehabilitation process
This service works closely with the Independent Living Team within each locality, as well as social services and the voluntary sector.
Occupational Therapy
The service aims to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for those with complex needs that are best met within their home environment.
Interventions include:
- the provision of equipment
- developing an alternative plan so you can continue to carry out your daily activities
- hand splinting which gives protection and support for painful, swollen or weak joints
The Occupational Therapy Service does not provide splints which actively assist movement.
Elements of the service
The Community Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Service provides care for adult patients at home by the assessment and treatment of the following:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Strokes
- Motor Neurone Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Reduced mobility
- Falls
- Respiratory conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
This list is not exclusive.
The service is also able to access support from other specialist services such as Palliative Care, Assisted Discharge Stroke Service, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service and the countywide Respiratory Service.
Service operating times
Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm