Occupational Therapy for Cancer

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy is a profession that helps people to do the everyday things that they want to do or need to do when faced with a physical illness, injury or disability. We aim to enable people to live life to the fullest.

How can Occupational Therapy help me?

The Occupational Therapist can help you to become more independent or engage again in day-to-day activities through rehabilitation and / or the use of assistive aids.

How do I access the Occupational Therapy service?

The Oncology Occupational Therapy service in Cork University Hospital is for inpatients only. Inpatients can be referred to Occupational Therapy when they are in hospital through their consultant / medical team.

Who are the team?

Aisling Deasy is the Occupational Therapist working with people with cancer in Cork University Hospital. Aisling works as part of a wider Occupational Therapy team.

How do I contact the team?

The Occupational Therapist can be contacted on the Cork University Hospital Occupational Therapy department phone number – 021 – 492240