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Our Fact Sheets are a great way to better understand how Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration can help with your specific Condition, Diagnosis or Difficulty.

At The OT Centre, we guarantee that each case is handled by an OT or SI specialist with the necessary Professional Certification, Subject Matter Expertise, experience and training required for an individual’s presenting Diagnoses/Conditions and associated Difficulties. We will always provide the OT’s full CV detailing their Professional Certifications, Qualifications, Subject Matter Expertise (Specialisms) and Experience. Our OT CV’s are available to view and download from our Team Pages and include the following;

• Professional Certifications: Our Occupational Therapists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, the UK regulatory body for Occupational Therapy and Allied Health Professionals. Each OT’s registration is evidenced and verifiable online from our Team pages.

• Professional Qualifications: Our Occupational Therapists are qualified to practice Occupational Therapy either through a Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy, a BSc in Occupational Therapy, an MSc in Occupational Therapy or PhD in Occupational Therapy. Our Sensory Integration OT’s are likewise qualified in Occupational Therapy and additionally will have an SI Stage 2, 3 or 4 qualification.

• Subject Matter Expertise (OT Specialisms): Our Occupational Therapists are specialists in one or more OT Specialisms and have 

• Experience: Our Occupational Therapists have been Professionally Qualified and have practised in their chosen Specialism for at least three years.

• Personal Attributes: As an experienced and specialist provider, we at The OT Centre recognise the fundamental importance of personal relationships in successful outcomes. We aim and aspire to provide the best OT for your client, not only through professional expertise and experience but also helping you find an OT who will be a good personal fit to work well with your client. All our CV’s contain a Bio front sheet designed to tell you who they are as both a person and a professional, their interests, experience and passion.

Find out how much Occpational Therapy and Sesonsory Integration Therapy will cost from our Pricing page.

• Neurorehabilitation

• Neurodivergence

• Spinal Injury and Spinal Cord Injury

• Sensory Integration

• Vocational Rehabilitation

• Orthopaedic Injuries

• Manual Handling

• Posture & Seating

• Housing Assessments & Adaptations

• Aids & Equipment

• Mobility and General Independence at home

• What Qualifications, Experience and Skills should I check for in an Occupational Therapist?

It's important to enquire about a therapist's Qualifications, Training, Experience and Specialism to ensure that your Client receives services from a well-trained and competent professional who, crucially, has specialised in treating your Client's specific Conditions and Difficulties. 

It is, and always has been, our policy to provide detailed CV's, in response to your Enquiry, along with our Proposal and Costings. This ensures you have detailed evidence of a selected OT's Qualifications, Training, Experience and Specialism(s). All of our Occupational Therapists meet or exceed the following minimum academic, clinical and regulatory standards.

Education

An Occupational Therapist must have a Bachelor's Degree (BSc) or PostGraduate Qualification Certificate in Occupational Therapy (for example a PGCert or MSc). All our OT CV's cite their educational qualifications, grade and corresponding academic institutions and are downloadable from our Team pages.

Certification

An Occupational Therapist must be licensed to practice in the UK through the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

All our OT CV's link to the HCPC Registration page (citing their registration direct with the HCPC website) available from our Team pages.

Clinical Experience and Specialised Training

Clinical experience is a vital component of an occupational therapist's education and practice and The OT Centre asserts that your Client should only be treated by an OT who has experience in the OT Specialism pertinent to your client's specific Conditions and Difficulties.

All our OT CV's cite their Clinical Experience and Specialisms and are downloadable from our Team pages. This ensures we are able to provide the very best advice and treatment for a person's specific needs. 

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for Occupational Therapists; they need to effectively communicate with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care.

All our OT CV's have a "Bio" page (Biography) to give you a sense of who they are, their strengths, their passion and specific interests and broader experience working with clients and other professionals. Our OT CV's are downloadable from our Team pages.

• How Do I Know What Kind of Occupational Therapy Specialist I Need?

You may not always know what OT Specialism best meets your and your client's specific needs. Rest assured we do. When you Contact Us to discuss your needs, our Enquiries Team follow a clinically assured process to identify and clarify your specific Requirements and your client's Diagnoses/Conditions and Difficulties so that we can establish the appropriate OT Specialism and individual OT. We then provide you with a no-obligation proposal which includes costings together with one or more OT CV's for your decision.

Check out our pages dedicated to help you understand how a Client's Conditions/Diagnoses and Occupational Difficulties factor in determining the OT Specialism best suited to your client's needs.

• How Do I Know What Kind of SI Specialist I Need?

Whilst the above SI Qualifications/Experience Infographic is invaluable, it is important to understand that your Client's Sensory Difficulties will almost certainly present alongside Diagnoses and Conditions which do not necessarily determine Sensory Processing Difficulties but do however have a significant bearing on your client's overall Occupational performance, abilities and potential. We therefore assert that an SI Practitioner with a background in an OT Specialism concerned with your Client's wider Diagnoses and Conditions presents obvious advantages.

You may not always know what OT Specialism best meets your and your client's specific needs. Rest assured we do. When you Contact Us to discuss your Client's needs, our Enquiries Team follow a clinically assured process to identify and clarify your specific Requirements and your client's Diagnoses/Conditions and Difficulties so that we can establish whether a background in a particular OT Specialism will be of value. We always provide a no-obligation proposal which includes costings together with one or more Practitioner CV's for your decision.

Check out our pages dedicated to helping you understand how a Client's Conditions/Diagnoses and Occupational Difficulties factor in determining the OT Specialism best suited to your client's needs over and above the Practitioner's SI Experience and Qualifications.

What should think about when you are considering paying for a private healthcare provider for an OT or SI Therapist;

• Specialist Expertise
  Your Provider will ideally have a number of Clinicians each of whom specialise in a particular Condition. Your Provider can therefore offer highly specialist skills across a broad spectrum of conditions.

• Demonstrable Experience
  You will benefit from using a Provider who has been operating for a number of years and is therefore experienced in providing the best support and care.

• Clear Up-Front Pricing
  Your Provider should give you a clear statement of how much any treatment will cost, what you get for your money and when you are expected to pay before you make any decisions.

• Practitioner Details
  Your Provider should tell you which specific Clinician would undertake your treatment and should provide you with a detailed CV demonstrating their qualifications, experience and professional registrations, before you make any decisions.

• Obligation Free
  Your Provider shouldn't pressure you in any way. You should be free to choose whether to proceed with any treatment no matter how far you are in the process.

• Independent Practice
  Your Provider should provide advice and not sell you equipment. By operating independently of any equipment providers or manufacturers, you can be sure that the OT/SI Provider is offering unbiased advice. If any equipment is needed, your Provider should be able to highlight this and sign-post you to one or more suppliers.

• Regulated Practice
  OT and SI Therapists should be registered with HCPC and have an up to date DBS. Your Occupational Therapist should have either a Degree or Post-Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Your SI Therapist should have qualified through ASI-WISE (Ayres Sensory Integration-Wales England Ireland Scotland).

• No Waiting List
  Your OT Provider should be able to offer you an appointment date to fit with your priorities, your needs and your timetable.

• Person Centred
  At The OT Centre, we believe the provision of personal Healthcare is a passion first and a business second.

As a general rule of thumb, we typically expect to undertake an Assessment within 3-10 working days of your instruction and release our Report within 5 working days of Assessment.

Yes, our team of OTs and SI professionals have many years of experience working closely with a client MDT and the wider professional team. We understand the importance of integrated care and are committed to working together to share expertise and ensure the best outcomes for patients. 

Common questions we're asked when people are considering using a Private Occupational Therapist through The OT Centre;

• How do I start the process?
  Get in touch with our Enquiries Team 01550 537 537 or Book a Call-Back, you're under no obligation at any point. Alternatively, you can use our online service to Fastrack a Request for Costs.

• What happens when I speak to you?
  You'll speak to one of our friendly team who will answer any questions you have and will spend a few minutes gathering some basic information for us to send you a Proposal and Costs. 

• How much will it cost?
  We always provide you with a clearly Costed Proposal before any Assessment or Treatment. Check out our pricing.

• What happens if I change my mind?
  If you decide, for whatever reason, not to proceed with your Enquiry that's fine. We won't pressure you or hassle you. We respect your privacy and your right to choose.

• What happens if I decide I want to proceed?
  When you're happy with our Proposal and Costs simply follow the link we sent you with our Proposal to Fastrack an Instruction with us. Your OT will then make contact to discuss any specific instructions or arrangements prior to Assessment.