What is Occupational Therapy?

When occupational therapists talk about occupation, they mean all of the activities that people do; including:

• Self-care (things like washing or eating)
• Work/being productive (attending school or university, working, volunteering, caring for others)
• Leisure (having fun, socialising and hobbies)

Sometimes illness, disability, getting older or a change in personal circumstances may mean it becomes more difficult to do some or all of the normal and usual occupations of life.

How do I become an Occupational Therapist?

Useful links:

• Health and Care Professions Council
• Royal College of Occupational Therapists
• Royal College of Occupational Therapists – become an Occupational Therapist