Definition
A healthcare profession that focuses on developing, recovering or maintaining the daily living and working skills of people with physical, mental, or cognitive impairments.
Occupational therapy aims to enable people to take part in everyday life. Occupational therapy services are available free of charge from the NHS and local councils, but independent occupational therapists will charge a fee for their services.
Independent occupational therapists usually provide services that are not available from the NHS or local councils, and/or have no waiting lists.