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Occupational Therapists (OTs) are playing an increasing role in primary care. They enable people living with a range of health problems and chronic conditions to overcome the barriers so they can participate in everyday life, and improve their health and wellbeing.
Occupational Therapists assess the needs of people to do what they need and want to do (occupations). They develop plans with patients, so they can re-engage in everyday life, despite their health and social difficulties.
Through intervening early and taking a collaborative approach Occupational Therapists are able to address what matters to people. This can minimise crisis situations, prevent further deterioration and promote independence and social inclusion.
Occupational Therapists help GPs to support patients who:
- are frail, with complex needs
- live with chronic physical or mental health conditions
- manage anxiety or depression
- require advice to return or remain in work
- need rehabilitation so they can continue with previous occupations (activities of daily living).
You can find out more at The Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
What is an Occupational Therapist?
Key Information
What is a First Contact Practitioner (FCP)?
First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Education and Training Pathway
Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
Useful Links
- New resources to support those working at advanced levels of practice | The HCPC
- NHS England (NHSE): AHP Roadmaps and Supervision
- Programmes – elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)
- GP mythbuster 106: Primary care first contact practitioners (FCPs) – Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists – Championing occupational therapy (rcot.co.uk)
- Staffordshire Training Hub Independent Prescribing Bursary for ARRS Roles