How OT's help
Our team possess wide experience in providing seating and postural support to clients for whom this can be a problem. Among the most common solutions we provide include:
- Lightweight wheelchairs for occasional use
- Manual or electrically-operated chairs to ensure day-to-day independence
- Positioning aids and cushions to maximise comfort and relieve pressure
- Supportive, comfortable armchairs suitable for those with orthopedic or other problems
- Guidance with night-time positioning to aid restful sleep
- Training and support for staff and carers
The aim of an occupational therapy assessment is to identify your seating needs in light of any health conditions you may have, as well as environmental factors that need to be considered. This allows us make recommendations to reduce them and (if desired) arrange for any recommended changes to be made to restore the maximum degree of independence in the home.
Common recommendations
Some practical solutions that we may recommend to assist with seating and posture might include:
- Sourcing the right chair or wheelchair for your circumstances, at the most reasonable possible price
- Arranging and managing trials of equipment in your home before any decisions are made
- Advice on other items of equipment such as supports or cushions
- Access modifications such as ramps, wider doorways and furniture adjustments
Our approach
Our aim is to provide flexible and cost-effective solutions to allow you to be comfortable and supported, both at home and when out and about. Our assessment may involve looking at:
- Your current and likely future levels of mobility
- The implications of any current medical prognosis for your comfort and mobility
- Your home environment, including bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, stairs and exterior access
- Your own, your family's or carer's specific wishes and goals
We can help with
With so many products on the market, speacialist and independent expert advice can prevent costly mistakes and ensure the right product for you, both now and in the future.
If required we can also provide assistance with:
- Sourcing alternative suppliers and quotations - we work with companies nationally to ensure we always offer competitively-priced solutions
- Dealing with representatives who may need to visit your home
- Setting up and training you or your carers in the safe use of equipment
- Advising on any home adaptations to accommodate the equipment such as car ports, charging points or ramps.
