Occupational therapists (OT’s) work to break down the barriers which hold back individuals in carrying out their day to day activities. OT’s not only look at the physical effects of ageing, injury or disease, but also address the psycho-social, community and environmental factors that influence functional ability.

OT's look to assess what you can and can't do both physically and mentally. OT's then look to address this by prescribing appropriate assistive devices such as specialised cooking equipment, personal care equipment, mobility equipment, assistive technology and environmental adjustments, like inputting different or raising existing furniture etc. OT's look to maximise your potential in your appropriate living environment increasing your independence for as long as possible.