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Agnia

Please if you could explain what powers does occupational therapist  have , can they make me to go outside if im scared and not able  to go outside or can they send me to the hospital or care home 
Thank you 

Adrian_Scope

Hello @Agnia. From what I know, occupational therapists typically suggest things like tools to help with accessibility or changes to your environment, and they might even suggest finding a new place to live if necessary or write a letter to support you in being rehoused. They don't have the power to make you do anything, and I don't think they would force you to leave your home. Usually, that would be something you would discuss and work with a therapist of counsellor on. 

If they're worried about you or your well-being, they might bring it up as a safety concern to your local council or their employer. 

Have you arranged an occupational therapy visit? 

Agnia

Hi Adrian , thank you very much you calmed me down a bit because im really scared that they have the power to force me 
i got an email that the occupational therapy team maybe the best place to support me 
and it’s really hard for me due to high anxiety 

poppy123456

You've been advised many times that no one, including an OT will force you into a care home. An OT is there to help you. 

I've had many of those assessments over the years and in fact 2 of them have helped me to be re housed with social housing in 2 different areas. I was living in the areas at the time so I wasn't rehoused from one Local Authority to another, incase you were wondering. 

Agnia

Thank you poppy i live in london it’s really tough situation with social accommodations and with renting, im single which makes even harder to be treated like a priority regarding social housing 

Agnia

i saw a video of people sleeping in tents next to the council doors 
my life is really ruined now poppy 

poppy123456

Yes, I know you live in London Agnia. There's nothing more to advise you on with that situation, other than to repeat what we've advised since you joined the community.

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @Agnia

I think you sometimes don't realise how strong you are! You were so anxious dealing with Universal Credit, and you got through that! I know you'll be able to speak with the OT, why not ask if they have an email address to converse? It means you can take more time when replying to them. I hope they are able to help  

Agnia

Hi Hannah, im really not strong and im really unwell and scared, and having many problems which i didn’t describe here , my life is really ruined 

Agnia

Hi Hannah, i saw people sleeping in tents next to council doors and saw council accommodation here im scared very and about different things as well 

Hannah_Alumni

You don't have to share anything you don't want to. But you are here still asking for help and support you are strong. Please believe that  

It's so sad that some people need to sleep in tents. There is no need to be scared, there are many people out there to help. Like your OT. I would encourage you to reach out to them. 

Agnia

Yes Hannah sleeping in tents next to council doors 
studio flat in london £1200 per month or even 1500
3 bed house to rent in Wales £850 per month with a lovely back and front garden 
im not strong now at all , im broken