Occupational therapy supports individuals to regain independence and improve their quality of life following injury, illness, or changes in ability.
Through personalised assessments and interventions, the service helps people participate in everyday activities that are meaningful to them, promoting recovery and confidence in daily living.
On this page
- Services we provide
- Contact the occupational therapy team
- Where to find us
- Patient information and support
Services we provide
In hospital (inpatients)
As an inpatient, you may be seen by an occupational therapist to help with your recovery and to assist your discharge from hospital. The type and frequency of occupational therapy intervention will depend on your condition and the assessment outcome of the occupational therapist.
Should your assessment identify that essential equipment is needed to enable a safe discharge, we will enquire if your designated next of kin, or suitable person recommended by you, could collect these from the hospital. Alternatively, equipment can be arranged for home delivery if needed.
On occasions, a community referral for therapy, adaptations or other services may be required. Your occupational therapist will identify these with you before you return home.
Outpatient appointments
The outpatient service within occupational therapy involves the orthopaedic pre assessment clinic for some patients who are waiting for joint replacements, such as hip and knee replacements. We also treat people who have sustained a hand injury, or who have painful joints in their hands or wrists. Depending on your assessment and treatment plan, we may provide fabricated or customised hand splints to rest joints or facilitate function.
To be seen by an occupational therapist as an outpatient for the hand therapy service, you will need referral from your GP or consultant.
Contact the occupational therapy team
Service lead occupational therapist: 01284 713639
Integrated therapies manager: 01284 713803
Hand therapy: 01284 713300
Community occupational therapy
For those requiring occupational therapy assessment or treatment in the home setting, please contact the Suffolk Care Coordination Centre by calling 0300 123 2425. The contact centre is open 24/7.
Where to find us
The occupational therapy department is located on the ground floor of West Suffolk Hospital.
It can be accessed in two ways:
- From outside the hospital – use the Therapy Services entrance, located to the right of the main hospital entrance.
- From inside the hospital – the department is directly opposite the entrance to ward G3.
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