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What is Occupational Therapy Referral to the Service

Occupational Therapy Services work in the hospitals and community to assess and support adults and children to overcome functional problems and live as independently as possible.

This might include a range of interventions e.g. advice on conditions, information or help to problem solve a particular issue, arrange adaptations to a person’s home, school or work environment, or provide equipment to make everyday tasks possible.

Referrals can be made by the individual, or with the individual's permission a referral can be made by a family member, neighbour or health professional. Please click here to view and print our referal form. Once completed send to the address below.

 
The Assessment
During the assessment we will find out about the difficulties you are having with everyday living tasks.  If family or carers are looking after you we will also check whether they are having any difficulties in caring for you.  The next step is to work out ways to help you overcome or cope with the difficulties.
   
 Occupational Therapists work in the areas listed below
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Contact details

O.T. Department
Western Isles Hospital
Macaulay Road
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2AF
Tel: 01851 708287

Paediatric O.T.
Health Centre
Springfield Road
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2PS
Tel:  01851 705685

Dept of Occupational Therapy
Social Work Department
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Balivanich
Benbecula
Tel: 01870 604984

   
Suggestions/Complaints Clients' rights and responsibilities
If you wish to comment or complain about the OT service, a leaflet is available from the Western Isles NHS Board.  However, the first step would be to contact the Departmental Manager to resolve any issues.  If this is not possible information on the formal complaints procedure is readily available.


  • Service users and their carers are entitled to an assessment of need and to be informed of the outcome of the assessment.
  • You are welcome to read or discuss our eligibility criteria for equipment and adaptations.
  • Any equipment provided will be supplied with instructions for its use, care and eventual return.
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