Our teams work across North, North East Lincolnshire and Goole and work closely with other agencies including social enterprise and local councils. Occupational therapy can help if you are having difficulty with everyday tasks, such as dressing or getting to the shops. Our staff can provide help and training with everyday activities and offer advice on adapting your home or workplace to meet your needs, helping you to regain or improve your independence.
Much of their work focuses on the functional implications of illness or disability and may involve assessment and rehabilitation for relevant daily living activities – for example, aspects of personal care and meal preparation. This work may be carried out while someone is in hospital or at their place of residence, following discharge. Your occupational therapist can also advise and recommend equipment, such as mobility aids, wheelchairs and other special devices.
Referrals
If you are an adult who is currently not an inpatient and yet you feel you may benefit from some community occupational therapy intervention, this can be discussed and accessed via:
North East Lincolnshire (Grimsby)
Single Point of Access (SPA): 01472 256256
North Lincolnshire (Scunthorpe)
Single Point of Access (SPA): 03033 306602 option 3, (please read the guidance below before calling)
Trust’s Community Therapy Team
The Trust’s Community Therapy Team (also known as core therapy) will now only be accepting referrals for:
- Community based physiotherapy where the patient is unable to attend outpatient settings
- Patients requiring Occupational therapy or physiotherapy for short-term rehabilitation linked directly to an acute health condition.
Independent Living Service
The below referrals need to go to the Independent Living Service at North Lincolnshire Council:
– support with major adaptations e.g. stairlifts, wet rooms,
– bathing assessments
– provision of grab rails
– provision of toileting equipment e.g. commodes or toilet frames/ seats
– support with moving and handling needs where rehabilitation options have been exhausted.
Tel: 01724 297000 (Option 4, option 2)
Email: [email protected] or complete an online referral through the following link Staying independent – North Lincolnshire Council (northlincs.gov.uk)