Occupational Therapy: Surrey
Commons · Question 1777 · Tabled 15 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Al Pinkerton
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the use of occupational therapists on hospital admission rates in Surrey.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 1 Jun 2026
In Surrey and across the country, occupational therapists play a key role in reducing hospital admissions and supporting timely discharge by assessing the physical, cognitive and social factors that influence a person’s ability to remain safe and independ...