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Arts therapists
An art, music or drama therapist encourages people to express their feelings and emotions through art, such as painting and drawing, music or drama.
Biomedical scientists
A biomedical scientist analyses specimens from patients to provide data to help doctors diagnose and treat disease.
Chiropodists / podiatrists
A chiropodist / podiatrist diagnoses and treats disorders, diseases and deformities of the feet.
Clinical scientists
A clinical scientist oversees specialist tests for diagnosing and managing disease. They advise doctors on using tests and interpreting data and they also carry out research to understand diseases
Dietitians
A dietitian uses the science of nutrition to devise eating plans for patients to treat medical conditions They also work to promote good health by helping to facilitate a positive change in food ch
Occupational therapists
An occupational therapist uses specific activities to limit the effects of disability and promote independence in all aspects of daily life.
Operating department practitioners
Operating department practitioners participate in the assessment of the patient prior to surgery and provide individualised care.
Orthoptists
An orthoptist specialises in diagnosing and treating visual problems involving eye movement and alignment
Paramedics
Paramedics provide specialist care and treatment to patients who are either acutely ill or injured. They can administer a range of drugs and carry out certain surgical techniques.
Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists deal with human function and movement and help people to achieve their full physical potential. They use physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore wellbeing.
Practitioner psychologists
Psychology is the scientific study of people, the mind and behaviour. Psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behaviour.
Prosthetists / orthotists
Prosthetists and orthotists are responsible for all aspects of supplying prostheses and orthoses for patients. A prosthesis is a device that replaces a missing body part. An orthosis is a device fi
Radiographers
Therapeutic radiographers plan and deliver treatment using radiation.
Diagnostic radiographers produce and interpret high-quality images of the body to diagnose injuries and diseases. For exampl
Speech and language therapists
A speech and language therapist assesses, treats and helps to prevent speech, language and swallowing difficulties.
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