OT’s support individuals’ to restore their independence and to overcome barriers that prevent them from doing activities (occupations) that are important to them.
- Orthopaedics
- Stroke unit
- Charity organisations
- Critical care
- Forensic unit
- Care homes
- Schools
- Prisons
- Adult social care
- Child development centres
- Women’s refuge
- Burns and plastic surgery
- Assess and treat individuals of all ages ranging from children, adults and elderly people experiencing difficulties during their daily routines due to mental and physical health conditions.
- Develop goals with individuals based on what is meaningful for them
- Work with service users and plan interventions to prevent further deterioration of difficulties they experience.
- Assess home and workplace environment to suggest adaptations
- Work collaboratively within a team to discuss the progression of service users and review their treatment plans.
- Aid recovery by working with individuals on a 1:1 basis or in a group setting