Home Visit Occupational Therapy in Berkshire
Specialist care to support your independence at home
At Therapies on Thames, we offer expert occupational therapy in your own home to help you live safely, comfortably, and independently.
Our experienced occupational therapists support adults facing challenges due to illness, injury, disability or ageing. Whether you're struggling with day-to-day tasks like getting dressed, moving around the house, or preparing meals, we're here to help you find practical solutions that work for your lifestyle.
LET US HELP YOU
If you're a care agency seeking to enhance your service offerings and support your clients' rehabilitation needs, we'd love to hear from you.
WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AT HOME?
Occupational therapy helps you continue doing the activities that matter most, from personal care to hobbies and household tasks.
We start with a detailed assessment of your needs at home, then create a personalised plan to help you adapt and overcome the challenges in your daily routine.
This can include:
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Techniques for dressing, bathing, cooking, or using the toilet
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Advice on mobility aids and equipment that make tasks easier
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Suggestions for adapting your home to improve safety and access
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Confidence-building after falls or hospital stays
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Support for managing fatigue, pain, or long-term conditions
WHO BENEFITS FROM OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?
Our home-based therapy services are designed for adults of all ages who want to stay as independent as possible. We commonly support individuals dealing with:
Difficulties with everyday tasks
We’ll help you find simpler ways to manage daily routines like personal care and meal preparation, using practical strategies and adaptive equipment where needed.
Recovery from falls or injury
If you’ve lost confidence after a fall, we’ll help restore your mobility and independence, and suggest changes to reduce your risk of future incidents.
Neurological and long-term conditions
We support clients with Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke recovery, and other neurological conditions. We focus on improving your strength, reducing fatigue, and helping you manage energy throughout the day.
Moving into a new home or care setting
If you're relocating to supported living, downsizing, or returning home from the hospital, we can assess the new environment and recommend adjustments before you move in.
WHY CHOOSE THERAPIES ON THAMES?
Personalised, one-to-one care
No two people are the same. Your therapist will build a tailored plan based on your specific goals, routines, and challenges.
Therapy in your own home
We bring care directly to you, whether at home, in a care home, private hospital, or hospice, so you can work on your goals in a familiar, comfortable setting.
Holistic Approach
Our occupational therapists work closely with our physiotherapists and other specialists, offering a holistic and fully coordinated approach to your care.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD INDEPENDENCE
If illness, injury, or age is making daily life more difficult, Therapies on Thames is here to help.
Early support can make all the difference in improving recovery outcomes and helping you stay safe, capable, and independent at home.
Contact us today to book a home assessment or speak to a member of our friendly team.
FAQs
Home occupational therapy helps you manage daily tasks such as washing, dressing, cooking, using the bathroom and moving around your home more safely and independently. The therapist assesses your needs in your own environment and recommends practical strategies, equipment or adaptations to support confidence, safety and quality of life.
Occupational therapy focuses on daily activities, independence and adapting your environment, while physiotherapy focuses on movement, strength, balance and mobility. Therapies on Thames offers both services, so occupational therapists and physiotherapists can work together where someone needs joined-up support.
Private occupational therapy costs vary depending on the assessment, travel and whether a written report is needed. As a guide, Therapies on Thames’ pricing starts from £100-£150 for an initial assessment and £90 for follow-up sessions, with equipment, adaptation or funding reports quoted separately.
No, you do not need a GP referral for private occupational therapy. You can self-refer directly to Therapies on Thames if you, a family member, carer or care provider feels extra support is needed at home.
At a home visit, an occupational therapist assesses how you manage daily tasks such as washing, dressing, cooking, transfers, stairs and bathroom use. They identify difficulties and recommend equipment, adaptations, safer techniques or changes to routines to help you stay as independent as possible.
Yes, an occupational therapist can recommend equipment such as grab rails, shower seats, raised toilet seats, perching stools, bed levers, transfer aids and specialist seating. They can also provide written recommendations or reports for care planning, funding applications or home adaptations.
A Disabled Facilities Grant assessment looks at whether home adaptations are needed to make daily life safer and more accessible. An occupational therapist can assess your needs and provide a report recommending adaptations such as ramps, stairlifts, accessible bathrooms or other changes to support a funding application.
An initial OT home assessment usually takes around 60–90 minutes, depending on your needs and the complexity of the home environment. It typically includes a discussion, observation of daily tasks, a review of the home layout and practical recommendations.
Yes, occupational therapy can help after a stroke by supporting everyday activities such as washing, dressing, kitchen tasks, transfers, bathroom use and upper limb function. It can also help with equipment, home adaptations, fatigue management, cognitive changes and rebuilding confidence.
Home occupational therapy can support people with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, arthritis, frailty, falls, neurological conditions, reduced mobility, recovery after surgery or hospital admission, pain, fatigue or age-related decline. It can also help anyone finding daily tasks harder to manage safely.
LET US HELP YOU
If you're a care agency seeking to enhance your service offerings and support your clients' rehabilitation needs, we'd love to hear from you.
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ASSOCIATES
All of our therapists are fully qualified, experienced professionals, DBS checked, registered members of Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and registered with relevant professional bodies.
