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Occupational therapist

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Occupational therapist

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Health and Care Professions Council

Health and Care Professions Council
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An occupational therapist uses specific activities to limit the effects of disability and promote independence in all aspects of daily life.

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Plain English definition

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Occupational therapist

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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Think Local Act Personal
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A professional with specialist training in working with people with different types of disability or mental health needs. An OT can help you learn new skills or regain lost skills, and can arrange for aids and adaptations you need in your home. Occupational therapists are employed both by the NHS and by local councils.

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