Equipment and Assistive Technology

Specialist equipment can enhance a client's independence, safety, and comfort, while also reducing the risk of injury or burnout for their caregivers. If you're finding it challenging to manage daily tasks at home, an Occupational Therapy assessment is an excellent first step. Together, we can explore the best solutions tailored to your needs.

What To Expect

Empowering Your Daily Life
‍Our aim is to create an environment that enhances your independence, safety, and comfort through specialized equipment and assistive technology. With the right tools, you’ll be able to navigate your home more easily and perform daily tasks with confidence, reducing the risk of caregiver fatigue and injury.
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Tailored Solutions for Your Needs
After an Occupational Therapy assessment, our team will develop a personalized plan that addresses your specific challenges. Recommendations may include mobility aids, adaptive devices, and other assistive technologies designed to improve accessibility and enhance your quality of life.

Collaborative Approach
‍We are dedicated to partnering with you throughout this process. Together, we can identify the best equipment and technology solutions to empower you in your daily activities and create a supportive living environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Occupational Therapist?

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Occupational therapists work together with people who have a limited ability to carry out everyday activities because of illness, injury or disability. Occupational therapists help people live independently. They help clients meet goals to develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living, such as getting dressed, making a meal, using the toilet, moving around and much more.

How much does Be Able charge for services?

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Face-to-face assessments, reports and non-face tasks: $135/hour + GST. Travel: charged at the hourly rate of $67.50/hour + GST. Reports and other non-face to face tasks: charged at the hourly rate. Ministry of Health funding may be available for equipment and modifications for eligible people, therefore the solutions recommended may come at no cost.

How to I refer to Be Able?

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We have an online referral form which can be completed from the "Referral" tab on this website. Or for any questions or more information email info@beable.co.nz or call Fiona Smith on 022 619 8327.

What are the wait times for an assessment?

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We aim to meet the client for the initial assessment within 2 weeks but often much sooner!

Are assessments possible outside of Hawkes Bay?

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We are open to exploring ways to provide services to clients in other regions of New Zealand using digital platforms such as Zoom and Teams. Please contact us to discuss your needs and options for us to help.