Occupational therapist

An occupational therapist has professional skills in helping you manage any difficulties in your occupational performance i.e. the ability to organise and perform your daily routines and to fulfil life roles within your home and work environments. They can help you carry on with your daily activities despite your pain.

Following a detailed assessment, the occupational therapist will identify with you how pain is impacting on your daily life and what is of importance to you.

The occupational therapist can help you in the following ways:

Advise on planning, prioritising and pacing your activities
Help you to develop a daily routine, using strategies to gradually increase your stamina and activity levels
Teach you relaxation techniques
Advise on changes to your sleep behaviours to improve your quality and sleep routine
Advise on assistive equipment, if needed
Discuss overcoming difficulties around employment

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

All wards at York Hospital

Coronary Care and Ash Ward at Scarborough Hospital

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.