Therapyway blog
Articles from our therapists and team on occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and physiotherapy in the UK.
Starting Independent Practice alongside your NHS or clinic role: the essential UK checklist
Planning independent therapy work alongside your NHS or private clinic role? Explore the essential UK checks, from visa eligibility and employer conflicts to professional registration, insurance and protecting client information.
Therapyway Editorial Team · 26 October 2026 · 3 min read
5 Best Free CPD Websites for Speech and Language Therapists in the UK
Discover five trusted websites offering free online CPD courses and professional learning resources for UK speech and language therapists. From clinical decision-making and dysphagia to autism, multilingual language development and paediatric communication, explore practical ways to develop your skills without stretching your professional development budget.
Therapyway Editorial Team · 19 October 2026 · 9 min read
5 free CPD resources for UK Occupational Therapists
Explore 5 free CPD resources for UK occupational therapists, covering neurological rehabilitation, home adaptations, safeguarding and reablement. Discover practical learning opportunities to support your professional development and HCPC registration.
Therapyway Editorial Team · 12 October 2026 · 9 min read
Tools every independent therapist needs in their practice
Discover the essential tools independent therapists need to manage clinical records, bookings, telehealth, payments, compliance and professional development without juggling costly subscriptions.
Therapyway Editorial Team · 7 September 2026 · 4 min read
5 Profitable Side Hustles for Occupational Therapists in the UK
Discover five realistic ways to build a private income stream as an occupational therapist in the UK, from direct self-pay therapy and housing adaptations to highly specialised expert witness reporting.
Therapyway Editorial Team · 2 September 2026 · 4 min read
Finding a private therapist in the UK shouldn't be this hard
Thousands of independent OTs, SLTs, and physios have availability right now, but finding them means digging through outdated directories and hoping for a referral. We're building a single place to change that.
Therapyway Editorial Team · 25 August 2026 · 3 min read
Occupational therapist jobs in London and private work
Most London OT vacancies sit on NHS Jobs, the borough council sites and RCOT Jobs. Here is what the job boards leave out: what those roles pay in 2026/27, why only 650 OTs work in the independent sector, and what private OT work actually consists of.
Therapyway Editorial Team · 27 July 2026 · 10 min read
Physiotherapist jobs in London and private practice
NHS Jobs, CSP Jobs and the private clinic groups carry most London physio vacancies. Here is what they leave out: what the roles pay in 2026/27, why the private market here is crowded, and the insurer recognition rules that decide who gets insured patients.
Therapyway Editorial Team · 27 July 2026 · 10 min read
Speech therapist jobs in London and the private route
NHS Jobs and RCSLT Jobs carry most of the genuine London vacancies. This is the part the job boards leave out: what those roles pay in 2026/27, why 21% of London's speech and language therapy posts sit vacant, and how private caseload work actually compares.
Therapyway Editorial Team · 27 July 2026 · 10 min read