Unlocking the Potential: optimising occupational therapy as a high-impact resource
This report examines how allied health professionals (AHPs) work within social care in the Midlands, and how they can contribute to current and future workforce challenges. Occupational therapists are the largest group of AHPs working in social care. Despite being only 4% of the regulated social care workforce, they are responsible for 35-45% of local authority referrals, contributing significantly to local health and social care economies. The report has been funded by NHS England and is hosted by West Midlands ADASS.