About Occupational Therapy
Watch these films to find out more about occupational therapy

Occupational therapy and wheelchair users – Stephen's story
Occupational therapy can help wheelchair users become more mobile and independent. 

Occupational therapy and sensory difficulties - Leo Jace's story
Occupational therapy can help people with sensory difficulties to become stronger to support their everyday functions

Occupational therapy and physical disability – Marc's story
Occupational therapy can help people with a physical disability pursue daily activities and favourite hobbies. 

Occupational therapy and bipolar disorder - Matt's story
Occupational therapy can help people with bipolar disorder get a correct diagnosis and resume activities they love. 

Occupational therapy and brain injury – Helen's story
Occupational therapy can rehabilitate people who have sustained a brain injury so that they can live actively and independently.  

Occupational therapy and stroke - Dina's story
Occupational therapy can help people who have had a stroke to regain some movement and live independently.  
Occupational therapy and multiple sclerosis – Gary's story
Occupational therapy can help people with multiple sclerosis to live independently.  
Occupational therapy and older people - Rasheeda's story 
Occupational therapy can help older people continue to live independently at home and cope with daily tasks which can become more difficult with age. 

Occupational therapy and amputations - Robin's story
Occupational therapy can help people who had an amputation to live independently and carry on with day-to-day home activities

Occupational therapy and co-ordination difficulties - Grace's story
Occupational therapy can help people with co-ordination problems to improve their working memory and make independent choices
 
 

Occupational therapy and drug or alcohol addiction - Peter and David's story
Occupational therapy can help people overcome drug and alcohol addiction to live more fulfilling, active lives
How occupational therapy can help people
This short film explains how occupational therapists help people carry out the activities they need or want to do. People describe how they have benefited from occupational therapy services making a huge difference to their lives.
Occupational therapy as a career
Occupational therapists work in many different roles and settings. This short film will help you find out what a rewarding career you could have as an occupational therapist, helping people to live life their way.
OT as a career: a student journey
Watch A Student Journey and follow Bethan, an occupational therapy student, during her university course to find out what you could be doing if you choose to study occupational therapy. 
Highlighted content available in this section
Find an OT

Helpful information explaining how you can find an occupational therapist

An occupational therapist at BAOT Annual Conference