Reimagining advanced practice in occupational therapy
Shaping the future of advanced practice
Advanced practice in occupational therapy is evolving. Through the lens of occupation, equity and impact, we’re redefining what it means today - and what it must become to meet the needs of the future.
Why this matters
We are establishing a national approach to advanced level practice to provide clarity and to align occupational therapy’s unique value within multi-professional frameworks.
This will inform occupational therapy education and career development, as well as optimising the occupational therapy workforce to meet population and system need.
What is advanced occupational therapy practice
We have brought together voices from across the UK - Allied Health Professionals, educators, advanced practitioners, workforce leaders and subject matter experts - to shape a vision for advanced practice in occupational therapy.
Advanced occupational therapy practice is built on:
- Professional authority grounded in trust, expertise, and societal contribution
- Expertise in occupation with occupation as a tool for transformation
- Mastery across four pillars – professional practice, leadership, education and evidence.
- Impact at all levels – from individuals to communities and policy.
- A commitment to occupational justice and health equity