Occupational Therapist Week

Early day motion 2403, tabled 1 December 2025 by Sonia Kumar (Labour). Signed by 8 members.

That this House recognises Occupational Therapy Week 2025, celebrating the vital contribution of occupational therapists across the UK; notes that occupational therapists take a holistic approach, considering the mental, physical and environmental factors that enable people to live independently and participate fully in daily life; acknowledges their essential role in helping people to stay well for longer, prevent hospital admissions and reduce pressure on health and social care services; and calls on the Government to ensure that occupational therapists are fully utilised across health, social care and community settings to deliver improved outcomes and better value for the public.

Signatures by party: Labour 3, DUP 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1.