Your first point of call should be to talk to your doctor about contacting an occupational therapist
locally. If you regularly see a social worker, nurse or other health care professional, they can also help
you contact an occupational therapist. Be prepared to describe any difficulties that you have and how they are affecting your daily life, or the lives of those who care for you. You may want to know how long it will be before you get an appointment, so remember to ask if there is a waiting list. An independent occupational therapist works outside the government hospitals, so there will be less waiting time, but these practitioners may charge more for their services.