Hi. I'm at that moment in my life that I finally found courage to follow my dream and passion. I'm not even sure if I'm in the right place to ask, but I'm reaching out.
I'm 44 years old, done loads of different jobs through my entire life but just recently my path led me to a role as a carer. And I've found myself for the first time in my life.
I've been caring for a gentleman with MND and had an opportunity to take him to his hospital appointment with wheelchair services. What I saw there, how his new wheelchair is being tailored and built from scratch to suit his needs, that was absolutely amazing . All that problem solving and thinking outside the box. And of course being able to help another human being.
Problem is I'm from Poland. I have absolutely no knowledge about education in UK and don't have any idea where and how to start. If anyone would be able to share some knowledge or their experience I would be forever grateful.
Kind regards
Bartek
Hi there Bartek. Occupational therapy offers so much scope of practice, breadth of specialisms and opportunities to be creative and a problem-solver. You are bound to find an area of OT that suits you! Have you had a look at the A Career in Occupational Therapy page on the Hub yet?
Take a look at the FAQ, including the 'What are the entry requirements to the profession?' section. There are links to relevant external sources of information too. It would be worth you reaching out to the UK professional body (RCOT) as well, as I'm sure many others have been in a similar situation to you. Good luck with the start of an exciting journey!
@Bartek Wojciechowski - thanks for reaching out! We're glad you are considering the occupational therapy profession! We'll bring your forum to the attention of Members in the coming days, to prompt responses.