What happens when a referral is made to occupational therapy?
• Referral can be made to the occupational therapy service by contacting a member of the department or completing a referral form, which is available from the Assessment Clinic. • Once the referral has been received and prioritised, the occupational therapist will carry out an assessment. There may be a waiting period between referral and assessment. • Following assessment, a meaningful personalised plan for intervention will be developed in collaboration with the service-user, caregivers or family members and other team members. • Occupational therapy may be offered through direct individual contact or group programs as well as monitoring or consultation.
