Therapy guides
Plain-English answers to the questions people ask before seeing an occupational therapist, speech and language therapist or physiotherapist in the UK.
When should you see an occupational therapist?
Signs that occupational therapy could help you or your child, how to get an OT assessment in the UK, and what happens at a first appointment.
Signs your child may need speech and language therapy
How children's speech and language typically develops, the signs worth acting on at each age, and how to get a speech and language assessment in the UK.
How to find a private physiotherapist in the UK
What to check before booking a private physiotherapist in the UK, from registration and specialisms to pricing, plus the questions worth asking first.
NHS therapy waiting times explained, and your options
What NHS community waiting lists for occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and physiotherapy look like in 2026, and the options while you wait.
How much does private OT, speech therapy or physio cost in the UK?
What private occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and physiotherapy cost in the UK, how per-session pricing works, and how to budget well.