Private Occupational Therapy services on your doorstep.
HealthcareDirect provide private Occupational Therapy (OT) services to enable people to remain as independent as possible in their daily living activities. Assessments can be completed in a variety of settings including your own home, nursing home, independent living centre etc.
OT covers a broad area including, seating, feeding, functional assessments, safe people moving and handling, proper use of hoists, meaningful activities and therapies, provision of daily living aids, reducing the risk of falls.
Please call us for additional information or to book an appointment.
Call us on 1800 749746 if you have a query or wish to book an appointment. Please click on your county to learn more about the services we provide in your area.
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Access Occupational Therapy Services via video Call. Assessment and treatment plans easily and professionally delivered. Hassle free, high quality and cost effective.
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Conan Lang (Occupational Therapist Manager with Healthcare Direct) at the Nursing Homes Ireland Annual Conference at City West & Simon Harris speaking at the conference.
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Nursing Homes Ireland Annual Conference at City West in Dublin.
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BENEFITS OF STRETCHING
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