Occupational Therapy within GP practices in Brentwood, Essex.
Our Primary Care service embeds Occupational Therapists within GP practices, working as part of Primary Care Networks to support people to stay well, independent, and connected to their communities. By working alongside GPs and wider teams, we provide proactive, preventative support closer to home helping people manage their health and daily life more effectively.
Supporting Everyday Life
Occupational Therapists in primary care focus on how health impacts a person’s ability to live their life.
We work with people experiencing frailty, long-term health conditions, mental health challenges, or complex needs – supporting them to:
Manage daily activities and routines
Build confidence and independence at home
Recover following illness or hospital admission
Increase movement and physical activity in everyday life
Our approach recognises that health is more than medical – it’s about what people can do, how they feel, and how they live.
Early Intervention
and Prevention
We provide early, targeted support to prevent decline and reduce the need for more intensive services.
Each Primary Care Network is different, so our service is tailored to local population needs and the specific challenges identified within the PCN – ensuring a targeted and responsive approach.
By intervening early, we help people stay independent and reduce avoidable GP appointments, hospital admissions, and crisis situations.
Holistic assessment of function and environment
Falls prevention and strength-based interventions
Support with fatigue, anxiety, and routine building
Identifying underlying needs that impact health and service use
Working as Part of the System
Our Occupational Therapists are fully embedded within GP practices, strengthening multidisciplinary working and collaboration across health, social care, and community services.
We:
Support GP teams with complex and high-need patients
Improve access and inclusion for people with learning disabilities and autism
Contribute to MDT discussions and shared care planning
Connect people to appropriate community and specialist services
This integrated approach ensures people receive more joined-up, personalised care.
Creating Lasting Impact
By combining clinical expertise with a focus on meaningful activity, our Primary Care model helps people to stay safe, active, and engaged in daily life.
It also supports the wider system — improving efficiency, reducing pressure on primary care, and ensuring people receive the right support, at the right time, in the right place.
MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT
Get Involved
If you or someone you know would benefit from our community delivery model, please make a referral to one of our Occupational Therapists.
Together, we can help people move more, connect more, and feel a greater sense of belonging.
