Home Assessments

An assessment in your home will help to identify activities which may be difficult for you to manage.

Activities which you need to do everyday will be discussed and observed for example, walking, standing up from a chair, climbing stairs, getting in and out of the bath or shower. Your occupation, leisure activities and interests will also be discussed.

Following assessment you may be given:

• Practical advice, for example being shown how to do an activity in a different way. You may need time to practice an activity. For this a further visit may be needed.
• Suggestions for equipment, for example sitting on a seat in the bath may make it easier for you to get out of the bath.
• Suggestions for modifications, for example fitting another banister rail on a staircase or fitting a handrail to hold when climbing a step.

The assessment usually takes about an hour but sometimes a longer time is needed.

A report will be provided which includes details about the assessment and any advice for you to consider.