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Contact a private occupational therapist in Newcastle
Send an enquiry to Private Occupational Therapy about assessment, reports or therapy for yourself, your child, a relative or a client anywhere in the North East.
- Enquiry form or email
- Self-referral welcome
- Professional instructions accepted
- Quote before work begins
Send us a message
Tell us a little about what you need and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Get in touch
How to enquire about private OT
There are two ways to contact us: the enquiry form at the top of this page or email.
The enquiry form is the quickest route, as it prompts you for the details needed to understand your request. If you would rather write in your own words, or need to send documents such as previous reports, email info@privateoccupationaltherapy.co.uk.
Enquiries are handled by email, so there is no need to wait for a call back or be available at a set time. Reply when it suits you and the conversation can continue from there.
Contact details
- Enquiry form on this page
- Email: info@privateoccupationaltherapy.co.uk
- Based in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Visits across the North East
- Video appointments where suitable
What to include in your enquiry
A few clear details help us suggest the right type of assessment and prepare an accurate quote. You do not need to write at length or use clinical terms, and anything missing can be covered in the initial conversation.
- Who the support is for and their age
- The main difficulties in daily life
- Any diagnosis or relevant history
- What you would like to change
- Where you live, and the preferred setting
- Any deadline, such as a tribunal or hearing
- Other professionals already involved
- How the work is likely to be funded
If you are unsure which service applies, describe the situation and we will point you in the right direction. You can also browse our occupational therapy services or read about the conditions we support first.
Instructions from solicitors, case managers and other professionals
Professional referrers should include the client's name and location, the questions the report needs to answer, any court or tribunal deadlines, and who will be responsible for the invoice. For medico-legal work, it helps to state whether the instruction is single joint or on behalf of one party and to list the records available. Confirmation that the client has consented to the referral allows the work to start without delay.
How your details are used
Information you send is used to respond to your enquiry and prepare a quote. Please share only what is needed at this stage; fuller medical details can follow once work is agreed. Our privacy policy explains how personal information is handled.
Who can enquire
Who can contact Private Occupational Therapy?
No GP referral is needed. Anyone with a genuine interest in the person's care can make the first contact.
Parents
Ask about children's occupational therapy, sensory needs or a school report.
Family and carers
Enquire for a partner or parent, for example about falls, equipment or adaptations.
Professionals
Solicitors, case managers, SENCOs and employers can instruct directly. See for professionals.
Next steps
What happens after you enquire?
Each stage is agreed with you, and nothing is booked until you have accepted a quote.
We read your enquiry
Your details are reviewed to check the request fits the service and to identify any questions.
Initial conversation
We talk through needs, goals, setting and timescales by email or a video meeting.
Written quote
You receive a quote showing what is included, for you or your funder to approve.
Appointment booked
Once the quote is accepted, the assessment is arranged at a time that suits.
The full process, including reports and therapy, is described on our how it works page, and costs are explained under fees and funding.
Areas covered
Occupational therapy across Newcastle and the North East
Home, school and workplace visits are offered across the region below. Medico-legal and care needs reports can be arranged further afield by agreement, and our areas we cover page has more detail.
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Gateshead
- North Tyneside
- South Tyneside
- Sunderland
- Northumberland
- County Durham
- Video appointments
Urgent help and emergencies
Private Occupational Therapy is a planned, appointment-based service and cannot respond to emergencies. Email and form enquiries are not monitored for urgent situations.
If someone is in immediate danger or seriously unwell, call 999. For urgent medical advice that is not an emergency, contact NHS 111 or your GP. If you are worried about a person's mental health, NHS 111 can direct you to local crisis support.
If circumstances change while you are waiting for an appointment, for example after a fall or a hospital admission, email us with an update so the plan and the type of assessment can be reviewed.
FAQs
Questions about getting in touch
Is there a phone number I can use?
Enquiries are handled through the form and email. This keeps a written record of your request and lets you attach letters or reports. A video meeting can be arranged as part of the initial conversation if that helps.
Can I enquire on behalf of someone else?
Yes. Parents, relatives, carers and professionals often make the first contact. The person being assessed, or whoever has legal authority to decide for them, needs to agree before an assessment takes place.
Should I send previous reports with my enquiry?
It helps but is not essential. You can attach them to an email or mention them on the form and share them later.
Does making an enquiry commit me to anything?
No. An enquiry simply starts the conversation. You only commit once you have seen and accepted a written quote.
What if I live outside the North East?
Home and school visits are focused on the North East. Medico-legal and care needs reports can sometimes be arranged further away, and some follow-up work can take place by video, so it is worth enquiring with your location.
Send your enquiry today
Tell us who needs support and what you would like to achieve, and we will reply to arrange an initial conversation and a quote.