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Access to occupational therapy services through the public health system rehabilitation services
Occupational therapy (OT) services are provided as part of rehabilitation services in the public health system, with occupational therapists based at district, regional, tertiary and specialised hospitals. People are referred to these services from the primary health care level.
Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36257/
Opening Date
16 March 2026
Occupational Therapy (OT) services form part of the rehabilitation services that are provided within the public health system and play an important role in the assessment, early intervention and functional support of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), developmental delays and intellectual disabilities. Occupational Therapy services are not part of the services for Primary Health Services, hence Occupational therapists are based at district, regional, tertiary and specialised hospitals. Persons are referred to these services from the primary health care level.
Prioritised access to occupational therapy via referral networks in provinces and districts
The Department of Health prioritises access to rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy services for children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays and intellectual disabilities, through referral networks across the nine provinces and 52 districts.
The Department of Health prioritises access to rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy services for children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays and intellectual disabilities through referral networks in the nine provinces and 52 districts.
