Wolverhampton Independent Living Service

Our Occupational Therapy Team are healthcare professionals who specialise in helping people with physical, mental, or developmental challenges to maximise independence and quality of life.

If you or someone you care for has a long-term health condition, disability, or illness, or if you are responsible for a child with such a condition, here's how our Occupational Therapy service can assist:

1. Assessment: We will conduct a thorough assessment to understand your unique needs, challenges, and goals. This may include evaluating physical abilities, cognitive functions, and the home environment. This may be completed over the phone, in one of our clinics or in your own home.
2. Equipment Recommendations: Based on the assessment, we can recommend assistive devices or equipment that can enhance independence. This could include items like mobility aids (sticks, walkers), toileting equipment and bathing equipment.
3. Home Modifications: If necessary, we can suggest home modifications to make your living environment more accessible and safe. This may involve installing ramps, grab bars, widening doorways, or making changes to the layout of your home.

Occupational therapy is a valuable service for individuals and families dealing with long-term health conditions or disabilities, as it can significantly improve the quality of life and promote independence.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this service, please complete our online form or call 01902 553666 (option 1). 

Complete our Occupational Therapy Initial Enquiry form

Our Visual Rehabilitation Officers are professionals who specialise in providing support and services to individuals with visual impairments or blindness. Their primary goal is to help individuals who are blind or visually impaired gain independence, improve their quality of life, and overcome the challenges associated with their condition.

Here is how our rehabilitation officers can assist:

1. Assessment: They conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate your visual impairment and its impact on your daily life. This assessment helps determine your specific needs and goals and can be completed over the phone or in your own home.
2. Skills Training: They provide training and instruction in various skills necessary for daily living, such as mobility training (orientation and mobility), using adaptive techniques and tools for tasks like cooking, cleaning, and personal grooming.
3. Assistive Technology: They may introduce you to assistive technologies and devices designed to enhance your independence. This could include screen readers, magnification software, or Braille support.
4. Orientation and Mobility: They teach techniques for safe and efficient travel, including using a white cane. They can also help you to navigate your environment and use public transportation.
5. Daily Living Skills: They can help with developing skills like cooking, cleaning, and managing finances, adapting these tasks to meet your specific needs and abilities.
6. Home and Environmental Assessments: They can assess your living environment to make recommendations for modifications or adaptations that can improve your safety and accessibility.

Our Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Officers play a crucial role in empowering individuals with visual impairments to lead independent and fulfilling lives. They work in collaboration with other professionals, such as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care and support.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this service, please call our 01902 551199. 

Our Hearing Impairment Technician is a professional who specialises in recommending and implementing assistive technologies for individuals with hearing impairments. 

Here is how our Hearing Impairment Technician can assist:

1. Assessment: They conduct a comprehensive assessment to evaluate your hearing impairment and its impact on your daily life. This assessment helps determine your specific needs and goals and can be completed over the phone or in your own home.
2. Assistive Technology: They may introduce you to assistive technologies and devices designed to enhance your independence.  This could include telephones, alerting systems, and assistive listening devices. 
3. Home and Environmental Assessments: They can assess your living environment to make recommendations for modifications or adaptations that can improve your safety and accessibility.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this service, please call 01902 551199.