Occupational Therapists (OTs) help people regain or maintain independence in daily activities such as washing, dressing, cooking, working, parenting and participating in hobbies.

The day‑to‑day work includes:

• One‑to‑one functional assessments
• Home visits to assess needs for adaptations or assistive equipment
• Prescription of equipment and structured activity programmes
• Collaboration with physiotherapists, nurses, social workers and other multidisciplinary teams

OTs work across acute hospitals, community rehabilitation teams, mental health services, paediatric settings, schools, prisons and private practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and rehabilitate physical, cognitive and mental‑health barriers to daily life
• Prescribe equipment, home adaptations and meaningful activity programmes
• Specialise in hand therapy, neuro‑rehabilitation, paediatrics, mental health or community...