Occupational Therapy Service

Occupational Therapy is a practical way to aid recovery and overcome barriers to activities or occupations. These activities could include essential day-to-day duties like self-care, work or leisure.

The service can make a real difference by giving people a renewed sense of purpose, opening new horizons, and changing their feelings about the future. It boosts independence and satisfaction in all areas of life.

Our occupational therapists will consider all of an individual’s needs whether physical, psychological, social or environmental. Then after assessment, our Occupational Therapy service loans out equipment to help people live independently at home or to help carers.

Equipment is available for:

  • bathing
  • dressing
  • home safety
  • manual handling
  • providing care at home
  • specialist seating
  • toileting

All equipment is either new or thoroughly refurbished when issued. It is regularly checked for maintenance by trained staff while on loan.

We can also arrange for small adaptations, and provide advice and funding routes for larger alterations.

Eligibility

Our Occupational Therapists work with adults with a breadth of conditions. Most commonly, these are mental illness, physical disability or learning disabilities. Someone is suitable for equipment if they both:

  • have a disability that reduces their ability to function
  • are a resident of Bridgend County Borough

Eligible people may be able to get equipment after a Community Occupational Therapist has assessed them. Generally, equipment is given to meet essential needs only, and you may be advised to make your own arrangements for items.

Cost

The service is free. No charge is made for any items supplied. Equipment maintenance is free.

However equipment is given on loan, and it is important to return unused equipment so it can be given to others in need.

Request assessment 

To request an assessment or for more information, please contact:

Address: Adult Social Services, Bridgend County Borough Council, Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4WB.
Telephone: 01656 642279
Mobile: 07581 157014
Fax: 01656 724457
Text relay: 18001 01656 642279
Opening Times 1: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Opening Times 2: Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Normally, we deliver in-stock items within seven working days of the Occupational Therapist’s assessment. Items needed urgently can be delivered faster. The delivery of items not in stock will take longer, and will depend on suppliers.

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