Occupational therapy is the way in which people with a range of different abilities are supported to be able to live independently. The London Clinic’s expert teams are here to help you get back to the life you love.
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Occupational therapy consultation at The London Clinic
Occupational therapists provide practical support to people who:
- have been unwell, either physically or mentally
- those who are living with a disability or a long-term condition
- people who are experiencing the effects of ageing.
Benefits of occupational therapy
This support is designed to enable people to continue to carry out day-to-day tasks such as washing, dressing, cooking and shopping as well as the activities that are unique to each of us: our job, our hobbies, our leisure activities and our time with friends and family.
The support provided by occupational therapists includes how to use special equipment or techniques, adapting your home or working environment or simply finding solutions to everyday problems.
It is all about what is important to you.
When should occupational therapy take place?
Occupational therapists support patients to maximise independence as they move between hospital, specialist care and home, aiming to prevent hospital re-admission wherever possible.
How does occupational therapy work?
The therapist will assess the patient’s individual needs and then offer information, a treatment plan and recommendations about how to carry out specific activities independently.
Occupational therapists are able to offer a range of different approaches to support re-engagement into meaningful activities and safe discharge home, including:
- Setting individual goals
- Assessing functionality on the ward in advance of going home
- Assessing potential risks in your home to avoid falls
- Devising an individual treatment programme
- Referring on for assistive devices and home adaptations
- Carrying out cognitive assessments if memory or concentration have been affected
- Devising new meaningful activities
- Referring on to community based services and supporting discharge from hospital
- Providing training and support for carers/families
- Symptom management such as energy conservation and relaxation techniques.
How can I be referred to an occupational therapist?
A member of the health professional team can refer you to be seen by an occupational therapist, however if you are aware that you are having difficulties managing every day activities then talk to your consultant or nurse directly.
We offer Fixed Price Packages
Where possible, we’ll provide a fixed-price package for your hospital care. This covers your hospital stay, nursing, and use of our facilities, giving you a clear guide to what those costs will be.
- Pre-op assessment
- Hospital stay, nursing care and meals
- Tests, scans and physio during your stay
- Take-home medication (up to 5 days)
- Post-op follow-up appointments
- Standard equipment or prosthesis (if needed)
- Unplanned extended stay or ITU (if clinically required)
- Initial consultation and any tests done during it
- Consultant and anaesthetist fees (quoted separately)
- Physio or therapy before or after your stay
- Diagnostics before admission (unless agreed in your plan)
- Specialist medication beyond 5 days
- Ambulance transport or bespoke prosthetics
Your consultant’s fees are quoted separately and shared directly by their office after your consultation. These professional fees cover the time, expertise, and care provided by your consultant before, during, and after your treatment. See our full terms and conditions
Why choose The London Clinic?
Trusted for over 90 years, The London Clinic is an independent charitable hospital that reinvests into care, research, and support for those who can’t easily access private treatment.
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If you choose to pay for your treatment at The London Clinic over 12 months, you can make use of a great 0% interest option and pay nothing extra. Or you can choose to pay over two to five years at 14.9% APR.
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