Roots of recovery: Occupational therapy at the heart of health equity

Occupational therapists are unique in that they already work across organisations in health and social care, housing, criminal justice, employment, education, and the voluntary sector. Although there is currently limited published evidence of occupational therapists and other allied health professions directly reducing health inequalities, this report by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists explains how decision-makers can create change by using the knowledge and skills of the occupational therapy profession to deliver measurable change. For those who design or manage services, it provides practical recommendations that have the potential to encourage better use of resources for improved outcomes, supported by examples of where occupational therapists are already making a difference.

Read the full report here.