Children’s Occupational Therapists - FOI Response Register

FoI Number: 2024-611
Subject: Children’s Occupational Therapists
Date Received: 15/01/2024
Request and Response: 1.    How many children's occupational therapists are currently employed under your health board?

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2.    What is the current number of vacancies for children's occupational therapist positions?

We currently have a part time Band 6 vacancy for 22 hours within NHS, however we have seconded an OT colleague from Shetland Islands Council in the short term.

3.    Could you provide information on the average waiting time for children and young people to access occupational therapy services?

The average wait for children who have been referred to us to be taken off the waiting list is 40 weeks.