Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy team
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Catherina Nolan |
Occupational therapy
Principal Therapist for Complex Pathway
Occupational Therapy Department,
Lambeth PCT
020 8243 2520
Occupational therapy, as part of the SLIPS, assesses older people who have fallen or are at risk of falls. We assess an individual's ability to carry out activities of daily living independently without risk of or fear of falling. Occupational therapy understands that sometimes as a result of falls or fear of falling, individuals stop doing, or find it more difficult to do some activities of daily living. For example, bathing, mobilising around the home, getting on/off of bed, chair or toilet, cooking, cleaning, shopping, outdoor activities etc.
Our aim is to assist individuals in minimising risk of falls and to live independently in their own home.
We can offer:
- Individual assessments to ascertain needs/ problems for older people who fall.
- Assessment and rehabilitation in personal and domestic activities.
- Prescription of wheelchairs and assessment for postural management.
- Education and advice on coping strategies for falls.
- Education and training on anxiety management with regard to falls.
- Referral onwards for comprehensive occupational therapy rehabilitation regarding problems outside of falls.
- Education and support for carers.
- Advice on leisure pursuits.
- Comprehensive home assessments to establish:
- Ability to manage safely at home.
- Need for adaptive equipment and home modification
- Referral to appropriate community services.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm (excluding bank holidays).
Referral Criteria
- Resident of Boroughs Lambeth or Southwark.
- Age 65 years or over.
- Consented to referral.
- Have fallen or a fear of falling that restricts activities of daily living.
Falls Clinics
Lambeth Falls Clinics:
Streatham
Tel: 020 8243 2500
Fax: 020 8 243 2542
Kennington
Tel: 020 7411 5840
Fax: 020 7411 5869
Southwark Falls Clinics:
Guy's Day Hospital
Tel: 020 7188 2093
Fax: 020 7188 2095
Dulwich Day Hospital
Tel: 020 7346 6067
Fax: 020 7346 6369
