This information was last checked on 22-Dec-2023.
What is this service?
Occupational Therapy Southwark supports patients who struggle to perform everyday tasks due to illness, frailty or disability. The OT team work with the patient to identify how to best support them. Examples of support they can provide include:
- advice
- recommending equipment that could help
- recommending small/large adaptations to the patients home (e.g., installing a ramp)
- advice and information about other useful services
- help installing an alarm or telecare equipment
Adaptation costs:
- Southwark Council tenant: free
- Housing Association tenant: free
- Private renter: can apply for a grant to help pay fees, but likely the patient will have to contribute (amount dependent on income & savings). Click here for more information.
Criteria
Patients must be a Southwark resident and, fit into one of the following categories:
- have a physical disability
- are an older person who struggles with everyday tasks due to frailty
- have a worsening health condition
- look after someone who has a disability
- have a mental health issue or learning disability which makes it hard for you to do everyday tasks
Related services:
How to refer
Patients can self-refer via:
☎️ Phone → 020 7525 3324
📧 Email → OPPDContactteam@southwark.gov.uk
Use the form: Self-referral form
Healthcare professionals can refer via:
📧 Email → OccupationalTherapyHelpdesk@southwark.gov.uk
Use the form: HCP referral form
Rejections, DNAs & other Quirks
- For adaptation repairs, see the ‘Repair and maintenance of adaptations’ section of the website
- Wait times are 4-5 months, plus 1-2 months for screening of referral for non-urgent referrals
Contact info
☎️ 020 7525 3324
📧 For patients: OPPDContactteam@southwark.gov.uk
🕘 Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00
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