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Occupational therapy in Oncology and Haematology

Who we are

Our team is made up of occupational therapists and therapy assistants.

Who we see

We see any child from birth upwards who has an oncology or haematology diagnosis, who is struggling to do things that they used to be able to do and would benefit from occupational therapy input.

What we do

We will try and help you to keep doing the things that you do every day.

This may include activities like:

  • getting washed and dressed and looking after yourself
  • being able to do the activities you enjoy and things you need to do in school or home
  • getting out and about

We do this in a lot of different ways

  • Giving you equipment like a wheelchair or shower seat to help make things easier at home.
  • Giving you exercises for your arms and hands to improve movement and strength.
  • Talking to you about planning your day carefully so you are not getting too tired.
  • Teaching you ways to relax so you can sleep better or help control pain if you have any.

Where we will see you

We will see you while you are in hospital or when you visit clinic. We sometimes come and see you at home or in some cases we can come out and visit your school.

We will see you with someone close to you like your mum or your dad or another carer. When we first meet you we might ask you or your parents or the person who looks after you some questions about how you have been getting on and any problems you might have. We will then make a plan and some goals with you all about how we think we can help.

How often will we see you?

We might see you every day while you are in hospital or it might be once a week in clinic. We might only need to see you a couple of times altogether, this depends on the problems you are having. We might see you at different stages during your treatment to look at different problems.

When you go home

When you go home from hospital we may keep contact with you or your parents or carers via phone or video call if required. We might arrange to see you when you come back to clinic. If you don’t live in Sheffield we may ask a therapist who is local to you to come and see you. If you have been discharged by us and new problems arise, you or your parents or carers can ask via clinic or call us directly to request a review.

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Disclaimer

Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.

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