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The service runs from 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Friday, with one occupational therapist providing a service from 08:00 - 16:00 on Saturdays.
The occupational therapy team aims to:
• Promote the value of engaging in meaningful occupations • Maintain or improve functional abilities (carry out daily tasks such as personal care, meal preparation) • Teach breathing strategies to reduce the work of breathing • Improve knowledge and understanding of recovery • Teach energy conservation techniques to maximise ability to carry out daily tasks • Engage patients in meaningful, therapeutic activities to aid their recovery • Refer on to further services in the community when required
Our occupational therapists have a wide range of experience and are members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. They are all registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
There is a wide range of patient information leaflets that can be accessed via the Patient Information Leaflet page.