What a private OT assessment costs
With the occupational therapists on our site today, a first home assessment costs £95 to £399, and a follow-up visit £65 to £150. These are the therapists' own fees, so you can see exactly who charges what before you get in touch.
First home assessment
£95 to £399
Up to 90 minutes in your own home
Follow-up visit
£65 to £150
To review progress, try equipment or adjust a plan
| Occupational Therapist | Covers | First assessment | Follow-up visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Yirrell | Cheshire East | £95 | £65 |
| Georgie Leeson | Staffordshire Moorlands | £399 | £90 |
| Redz Lenfield | Lancashire | £300 | £150 |
| Zoe Wyer | West London | £300 | £120 |
These are guide prices and are subject to change. Your total, including any travel, is confirmed with you before anything is booked. Reports are priced separately, because a short letter for a funding application is very different from a detailed report for a solicitor or case manager. See every therapist's full prices.
What happens during the assessment
- A conversation first. What has changed, what matters most to you, and what a good outcome looks like.
- A walk-through of your home. Usually the bathroom, stairs, kitchen and bedroom - wherever everyday tasks happen.
- Seeing a task or two. Your occupational therapist may ask to watch something at your own pace, such as getting up from a chair.
- Clear recommendations. Equipment, adaptations or simple changes to how things are done, explained so you know why each one helps.
Most first assessments take between 45 minutes and an hour and a half. Our step-by-step guide to what happens in an occupational therapy assessment goes into more detail.
What a private assessment can help with
- Moving around the home and managing the stairs. A home assessment looks at each room and finds safer, easier ways to do the things that matter to you.
- Falls, or worrying about falling. Practical changes and strategies that help you stay steady and confident at home.
- Getting in and out of the bath or shower. Clear advice on rails, bathing equipment, level-access showers and other changes.
- Washing, dressing and using the toilet. The right equipment, fitted and shown to you at home, can make personal care easier and safer.
- Coming home from hospital. Getting your home ready and your routines back on track, so you recover safely.
- Living with a stroke, Parkinson's or MS. Support to keep doing everyday tasks as independently as possible.
- A child's self-care, motor skills or sensory needs. Paediatric support at home and school, built around how your child plays and learns.
- Sensory processing differences. Practical, everyday strategies that make routines at home, school and work easier.
- Staying in work, or getting back to work. Workplace and workstation assessments, reasonable adjustments and a safe return.
- Whether a home still meets your needs. An independent housing assessment for rehousing, adaptations or a funding application.
- A report for a solicitor, case manager or funder. An independent assessment of daily living, written up for a clearly agreed purpose.
- Someone settling into a care home. Visits covering equipment, seating, daily routines and keeping the family involved.
Private or NHS?
NHS and council occupational therapy is free where it is available, and it is always worth asking about. People choose a private assessment when they would like to pick their own occupational therapist, book a visit at a time that suits them, or need a report for a particular purpose. Many do both. Our guide to NHS or private occupational therapy helps you decide.
Book a private OT assessment near you
Choose your area to see your local occupational therapist, their prices and how to contact them directly.
- Staffordshire Moorlands - Georgie
- Cheshire East - Esther
- Derbyshire
- Staffordshire - Helen
- Cheshire West
- Nottinghamshire
- Shropshire
- West Midlands
- Greater Manchester - Helena
- London
- Merseyside
- Lancashire - Redz
- Wrexham
Somewhere else? Contact the office and we will be happy to help.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral for a private OT assessment?
No. You can book a private occupational therapist directly, without a referral from your GP or the council. If you already have a report or letter from another professional, it is helpful to have it to hand at the visit.
How much does a private OT assessment cost?
With the occupational therapists on our site today, a first home assessment costs £95 to £399 and a follow-up visit £65 to £150. Each therapist sets their own fees, and your total, including any travel, is confirmed with you before you book.
How long does a private OT assessment take?
Most first assessments take between 45 minutes and an hour and a half, depending on what is being looked at.
Is equipment included in the fee?
Usually not. The fee covers the assessment and the advice. Your occupational therapist will explain what they recommend and why, and you can buy any equipment from the supplier you choose.
Will I get a written report?
You will get clear recommendations. If you need a formal report, for example for a funding application, a solicitor or a case manager, ask when you book: reports vary a lot in size, so they are priced separately.