Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 92366
Occupational Therapy: Assessments
Tabled: 18 November 2025
Answered: 27 November 2025
Question
Jess Brown-Fuller
Liberal Democrat — Chichester
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the time taken for occupational therapy a) assessments and b) reassessments.
Answer
Karin SmythIntegrated care boards are responsible for the commissioning Occupational Therapy services that meet the needs of their local populations. This includes overseeing waiting lists for access to Occupational Therapy services, improve outcomes and deliver best value from the health budget.