Why use The OT Practice?
We understand the importance of prompt, reliable and high quality care when it comes to choosing occupational therapists to deliver local authority services. We offer:
- An office-based account manager who is also an experienced OT, as a single point of contact for our local authority clients
- Director oversight of all local authority relationships
- Transparent, fixed fees per assessment which are inclusive of travel costs
- The largest nationwide network of private occupational therapists in the UK, all with at least five years' post-qualification experience covering all clinical specialisms
- A strict selection, interview and registration process for OT Practice therapists to guarantee only the highest standard of care
- Specialist adult and paediatric client management and therapy teams
- Regular KPI reports to guarantee accountability
- A secure project management system, with client access allowing you to monitor progress and performance
- Encrypted email systems for secure data exchange
Benefits of outsourcing to The OT Practice
- Outsourcing is a cost-effective way to reduce waiting lists quickly, without the ongoing overheads of increasing staff numbers
- Reduced workloads boost morale and reduce the frequency of complaints
- Funding approval is likely to be straightforward given our fixed pricing per case
- Waiting list projects can also be funded through vacant post funds
Your projects
We appreciate the importance of a bespoke service that fits seamlessly with your other deliverables and work schedules, and so we have no one-size-fits-all packages. All our quotations and Statements of Work are tailored to your individual requirements.
With your approval, a dedicated in-house accounts team will provide management and administrative support to ensure the project is delivered on time and in budget.
Tender opportunities
With ten years' experience delivering cost-effective projects for local authorities at an exceptional level of quality, we always welcome the opportunity to submit a tender for occupational therapy work or related projects for local authorities.
WHITE PAPER
Ending occupational therapy waiting lists
In 2024, The OT Practice commissioned Dr Jo Watson and Michael Guthrie to conduct a second independent report into Local Authority occupational therapy waiting lists. The report follows the first edition by Sheila Mackintosh in 2019. This second edition brings together the latest data, insights and evolving challenges that have further highlighted the urgency of addressing the issue of OT waiting lists.
27th NOVEMBER (NCASC CONFERENCE, LIVERPOOL)
Receive an advance copy
For those working within the public sector and associated professionals we are offering pre-registration to receive an advanced copy the day before. Please email whitepapers@theotpractice.co.uk to register your interest (from your organisation's email address).
Waiting lists for occupational therapy services have persisted for so long that they have become normalised in many regions. However, the problem is not universal — some local authorities have successfully implemented innovative operational strategies to minimise waiting times and, most importantly, ensure that clients are seen promptly.
The 2024 edition builds on the findings of the original report, incorporating fresh data to reflect the changing landscape of social care. Delays in occupational therapy assessments continue to lead to significant downstream costs, including increased falls, loss of independence, hospital admissions, higher care needs, and deteriorating mental health.
This white paper reveals updated patterns in waiting lists, emphasising the human and financial costs of delayed care. It also showcases best practice approaches and explores how occupational therapy services can be improved by leveraging collaborative models, optimising financial resources, and commissioning independent occupational therapy practices to alleviate strain on public systems.
