Functional Assessments & Reports
Independent functional assessments and written reports for a clearly agreed purpose — fees and scope confirmed in writing before any visit is booked.
This is a specialist service offered where your local occupational therapist's training and scope of practice cover independent functional assessment and report writing — check availability for your area on the county page.
What it is
A functional assessment and report is an independent, evidence-based assessment of someone's day-to-day abilities, carried out for a specified purpose — for example, to support a funding decision, an insurance process, or another third-party request. Before any visit is booked, your occupational therapist will confirm in writing whether the request falls within their scope, the fee, and exactly what the report will and will not cover.
Who it helps
- Individuals or families who have been asked to arrange an independent OT assessment
- Solicitors, case managers or insurers requesting a functional assessment for a specific purpose
- Organisations needing a written, evidence-based assessment of someone's daily functioning
- Anyone who needs a clear, professional report rather than general advice
What a home visit involves
- Agreeing the purpose, scope and fee in writing before the visit is booked
- A structured assessment of the relevant daily activities, at the person's home
- A written report addressing the agreed purpose, within the OT's scope of practice
- Clear communication about timescales and any limitations of the assessment
What this can achieve
- A clear, evidence-based report matched to the agreed purpose
- Confidence that scope, fees and timescales were agreed upfront
- An independent, professional assessment rather than a second-hand opinion
- A report the requesting party can rely on for its stated purpose
See this service in your area
Find your local occupational therapist and see current pricing for Functional Assessments & Reports.
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Frequently asked questions
Who carries out the Functional Assessments & Reports visit?
A qualified, HCPC-registered occupational therapist covering your area carries out the assessment and any follow-up visits in person, at your home.
How is Functional Assessments & Reports priced?
Your occupational therapist confirms their fee for Functional Assessments & Reports before you book — see our prices page for current guide pricing.
Will I get anything in writing?
Where relevant, you'll receive a written summary or report of the visit, agreed with you at the outset — particularly for equipment recommendations, adaptations or reports for a third party.
What happens after the first visit?
Your occupational therapist will agree next steps with you directly — this might be a follow-up visit, a set of recommendations to action yourself, or referral on if something falls outside their scope.