Occupational therapy is a career centred on people.Īs occupational therapists, we help people recovering from an illness or accident to get back on their feet, we help children to develop the skills and confidence they need to get on in life and empower older people to be more independent. That means talking to them to understand their needs, seeing the challenges through their eyes, and helping them find ways to overcome those challenges.
‘Occupation’ could refer to anything from getting out of bed in the morning through to getting together with friends.Īs an occupational therapist, we support people who find some areas of life difficult. Here’s more information on how occupational therapists work with, and support, individuals. Occupational Therapy, often referred to as OT, is a health and social care profession, regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council.
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