Occupational Therapists

What we offer

Expert assessment, advice and education for:

• equipment, short term or long term
• housing modifications
• lifestyle adjustments.

Referral criteria

• All referrals must come through the Regional Referral Centre - Fax  0800 867 333.
• Unless previously arranged with the occupational therapist no self referrals are accepted.
• There must be physical impairment that is impacting upon everyday function.

Funding

All long term equipment and housing modifications must meet Enable Funding Criteria.

Hours of service

8am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays)

How to contact us

Town	Telephone Number
Hamilton	(07) 838 3565
Cambridge	(07) 827 9157
Matamata	(07) 888 6208
Morrinsville	(07) 888 6901
Ngaruawahia	(07) 824 8646
Putaruru	(07) 883 3490
Taumarunui	(07) 896 0020
Te Awamutu	(07) 870 3184
Te Kuiti	(07) 878 6077
Thames	(07) 868 6550
Tokoroa	(07) 886 7235

Visiting requirements (for our safety)

Please:

• restrain and secure dogs
• do not smoke during our visits
• advise us if there are any hazards that may be around your home or workplace.

Partners in care

The community occupational therapist will visit you at home and discuss your individual health needs and:

• may supply you with equipment and aids to increase your independence
• may change your environment to suit your disability requirements
• may recommend new ways of doing things to improve your safety.

Occupational therapy aims

• To enable a person to remain at home and improve quality if life.
• Enhance a persons sense of well being and ability to cope.
• To increase their level of safety and independence within the home.