Learn about occupational therapy for activities of daily living, including morning occupation, assistance at home, signs that someone may benefit from therapy, and the referral process. Discover how occupational therapists help with tasks like dressing, grooming, and mobility challenges. Explore the role of OT in providing specialized equipment, postural care, cognitive assessments, and support for carers.

• Occupational Therapy
• Daily Living Activities
• Home Assistance
• Referral Process
• Mobility Challenges

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NEXUS Occupational Therapists

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1. NEXUS Occupational Therapists 10 minute learning Gemma Whiting & Becky Hall

2. Activities of Daily living WHAT ARE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING? CAN YOU LIST A FEW ACTIVITIES?

3. Morning Occupation

4. What can these help with?

5. How can we help patients at home at home? Simple and specialist equipment provision Postural management including; seating and pressure care management Home Moving and handling assessment environment assessments Assessment for wheelchairs Cognitive assessments Carer support

6. Falls Unsteady on feet Confusion/forgetful Unkempt Difficulty with transfers (sit to stand, getting on/off couch) Signs that someone might benefit from Occupational Therapy input:

7. Making a referral We aim to: Send a task to PCN OT Team on SystmOne. Triage referrals within 2 days Visit within 2 weeks.