Home Assessments
A practical, whole-home occupational therapy assessment focused on your everyday activities, safety and independence.
What it is
A home assessment is a structured visit where an occupational therapist looks at how you manage everyday activities — washing, dressing, moving around, cooking, getting in and out of bed or the bath — in the place you actually do them. Rather than a clinic-based judgement, it is grounded in your real environment, routines and priorities.
Who it helps
- Anyone finding day-to-day tasks at home harder than they used to be
- People recovering from illness, injury or surgery who want to check their home still works for them
- Families who want an outside, professional view before making changes
- Anyone who has had a fall, a near-miss, or is worried about their safety at home
What a home visit involves
- A conversation about what matters most to you day to day
- Observing you carry out a few everyday tasks, at a pace that suits you
- A walk-through of key areas — bathroom, stairs, kitchen, bedroom, entrances
- A written summary of findings and practical next steps, agreed with you
What this can achieve
- A clear picture of what is working well and what is not
- Practical, prioritised recommendations rather than a long generic list
- A starting point for equipment, adaptations or a referral, if needed
- Greater confidence that your home genuinely fits how you live now
See this service in your area
Find your local occupational therapist and see current pricing for Home Assessments.
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Frequently asked questions
Who carries out the Home Assessments visit?
A qualified, HCPC-registered occupational therapist covering your area carries out the assessment and any follow-up visits in person, at your home.
How is Home Assessments priced?
Your occupational therapist confirms their fee for Home Assessments before you book — see our prices page for current guide pricing.
Will I get anything in writing?
Where relevant, you'll receive a written summary or report of the visit, agreed with you at the outset — particularly for equipment recommendations, adaptations or reports for a third party.
What happens after the first visit?
Your occupational therapist will agree next steps with you directly — this might be a follow-up visit, a set of recommendations to action yourself, or referral on if something falls outside their scope.