MLHD Community Health Service Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists provide care to people in hospital, multipurpose residential care and in a person’s home. They may provide education to groups or individually. Services are available for people with complex needs such as those with significant disability reliant on a wheelchair for mobility through to people living independently in the community who are at risk of being admitted to hospital.  Please call 1800 654 324 to book an appointment with an OT or for information on how to get in touch with your local OT.

Service also includes:

  • Prescribing equipment aids and therapy tools to help you with everyday tasks such as to mobilise in a wheelchair, shower and get dressed

  • Home environmental modifications such as ramps and rails

  • Aids and re-training to assist with getting in and out/on or off chairs, bed, toilets and shower

Home Mods/Aids/EquipmentCristy Houghton