Theory and Application

Bed-blocking and Occupational Therapy: Part of the Problem or the Solution?

Nurse and visitor talking with an older woman in a hospital bed

Learning objectives

  • Discuss current healthcare practices and processes to consider challenges within the system
  • Reflect on occupational therapy practices, both in acute and community settings, and their impact on the discharge planning process
  • Explore what opportunities exist for occupational therapists to be key problem solvers

Our webinar presenter

Adam Ferry

Adam Ferry

Occupational Therapist

Adam qualified as an occupational therapist in 2007 and worked across emergency care, neurological rehabilitation and service management within the NHS before joining The Occupational Therapy Service full-time in 2018. Alongside a complex clinical caseload, he has developed a national profile through commercial consultancy and CPD leadership, including responsibility for The OT Show education programme. Adam specialises in neurological rehabilitation, falls prevention and service development.