Occupational therapy — Tairāwhiti

To contact occupational therapy services at Gisborne Hospital:

• phone: 06 869 0500

Our services include:

• functional assessment of everyday activities like showering and dressing
• cognitive assessments (standardised) to assess current cognitive ability and potential safety concerns
• rehabilitation in your home or for returning to work
• equipment assessments for short or long term needs
• home visits to assess safety
• community assessments and interventions, such as providing equipment or applying to Enable New Zealand for housing modifications.

Enable New Zealand (external link)

You will be referred to occupational therapy services if you:

• have a decline in functional ability due to hospital admission or a recent event
• show cognitive impairment that affects your ability to function or be safe at home
• live alone with limited social support
• need checks or home visits to assess safety
• require equipment on discharge and need long term funding for it.

You can be referred to occupational therapy services by your healthcare provider or another health professional involved in your care.