Our Occupational therapy team is specially trained to assess a person's ability to function and the impact their health condition may have on their daily life.
Our Occupational therapy service is provided Monday to Friday, 8.15am-4.30pm. A reduced service is available on weekends and bank holidays.
The service is delivered on our wards, but the therapy office is located between the Renal Unit and Clinical Engineering at Watford General Hospital. The entrance is by the disabled car park, near to the entrance to the Watford Football Club stadium.
The team conduct ward-based assessments for patients of all ages, using a range of physical, mental or cognitive tasks to assess daily living activities, such as self-care, work skills and social activities.
They will then support that person to overcome obstacles and improve their independence and participation in daily activities. This can be done by providing equipment and adaptions, developing or improving on basic skills (such as motor or reasoning skills), or helping to find new ways to complete tasks.
The Occupational therapy team also conducts a review of living arrangements to see if they are suitable for an individual after a stay in hospital. They can offer advice about essential home adaptations that may be needed before someone leaves hospital.
Our Occupational Therapy team is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).