Occupational Therapy Week

What is Occupational Therapy Week?

Occupational Therapy Week (OT Week) is a national awareness raising campaign dedicated to celebrating the life changing power of occupational therapy. We want to share what occupational therapy is all about and why it’s important.

When does OT Week take place?

OT week takes place during the first full week of November. This year, 2023, it starts on Monday 6 November and finishes on Sunday 12 November.

What is OT Week 2023 about? 

OT Week 2023 is looking at what occupation is, in the context of occupational therapy, and why it matters.

Why this theme?

We've heard that you feel the value of your expertise isn't always recognised. You've also told us that you frequently spend time explaining what occupation is, in the context of occupational therapy, and why it's important. That's why this year OT week is going to be about what occupations are and why they matter.

What do we want to achieve together?

By supporting you to talk consistently about occupations in the context of occupational therapy – what they are and why they matter – the people you work with will better understand the role of occupational therapy, its impact and value.

What have previous OT Weeks looked at?

OT Week 2023
OT Week 2022 – OT Life Hacks
OT Week 2021 – OTs for equity
OT Week 2020 – Small Change, Big Impact
OT Week 2019 – Choose OT