Activities that are difficult
Think about specific things you want to do at home, such as using the bathroom, getting through an entrance or moving between levels.
Planning & Support
Prepare for an occupational therapist home assessment
Organise the activities, areas of the home and priorities you want to discuss before an occupational therapist or adaptations service assesses your home.
Step 1 of 4
Start with everyday activities
Which parts of home life would you most like to discuss?
Select all that apply. Think about activities rather than trying to decide which adaptation you need.
What to think about before an assessment
Focus on everyday activities and what matters to you
Preparing examples of activities you find difficult, what you have already tried and what you would most like to improve can make it easier to explain your situation during a home assessment. You do not need to decide which adaptation is right before the conversation.
What you have already tried
Make a note of equipment, small changes, assistance or different routines you have tried and whether they helped.
What is important to you
Consider what you most want to improve, for example independence, safety, access or making everyday support easier.
Continue your research
Understand what may happen before or after an assessment
Read more about occupational therapist home assessments, explore funding routes or return to Planning & Support for another guided resource.