Welcome to Occupational Therapy Services in Essex.  If you require help living independently in your home we may be able to:

• advise you on how to do things differently so it’s easier for you to live at home
  
• lend equipment or provide minor adaptations such as grab rails in your home
  
• put you in contact with organisations about access to employment, social or leisure opportunities
  
• give advice and make recommendations to your local district or borough council for major adaptations to your property such as a stairlift.
  

To assess your own needs or get advice about equipment that can help older and disabled people to live independently, visit AskSARA.  You can see this equipment in action by visiting the Independent Living Centre.

We do not provide equipment or adaptations for rehabilitation, treatment or needs that are not permanent or substantial.  We will provide you with information on how to access short term equipment. 

For more information contact us on 0845 603 7630 or email socialcaredirect@essex.gov.uk