Occupational Therapy

Background to the occupational therapy service in Gwent

• Occupational therapy is growing and developing to meet the changing needs as defined by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Welsh Government in respect of service provision for a range of client groups. 

• The occupational therapy service throughout Gwent provides assessment and treatment to all client groups from infancy to old age. Treatment is selected through specific occupations with the purpose of enabling individuals to reach their maximum level of function and independence in all aspects of life.

• Occupational therapists work within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams in both acute and community settings.

• High standards of practice are upheld in all areas to ensure that evidenced based best practice is available to all clients who come into contact with an occupational therapist.

• The range of specialities offered is vast and includes:

All OTs and OT support staff have access to supervision and individual performance reviews, training (internal and external), regular opportunities for continuing professional development, attendance at speciality meetings, conferences etc. Time for attendance at statutory and mandatory training is provided and support for the development of skills and the implementation of knowledge in the workplace is available. Development opportunities are also available through participation in audit and research and by attendance at clinical lectures / interest groups. By providing these opportunities the Health Board ensures that OT practice is current, up-to-date, and informed, and that therapists are working in the best interests of the client groups they serve.

If you wish to know more about the specialities the OT Service has to offer, then use any of the links on this page for further information. Any questions or queries in general about the OT service may be directed to:

Suzanne Bryant
Head of Occupational Therapy
Room 107c
Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Aneurin Bevan Pencadlys / Aneurin Bevans University Health Board Headquarters
Ysbyty St Cadocs / St Cadocs Hospital
Ffordd y Lodj / Lodge Road
Caerllion / Caerleon
Casnewydd / Newport
NP18 3XQ