About Access Independent
At Access Independent, we deliver high-quality occupational therapy, social care, and concessionary travel services that help people live more independently, with dignity, choice, and compassion.
Founded in 2003, we’ve grown into a trusted partner to over 50 local authorities and NHS ICBs across the UK. Our mission is simple: to create inclusive, flexible and effective services that make a tangible difference in people’s lives and a measurable difference for the communities we serve.
What We Stand For
We understand the pressures facing health and social care systems, from growing waiting lists to increasing complexity, workforce shortages and financial constraints.
Our role is to help bridge that gap with practical, person-centred solutions.
Whether we’re delivering an OT assessment, Blue Badge eligibility clinic or social care review, our services are designed to:
- Support early intervention and reduce demand on long-term services
- Promote independence and reduce over-reliance on commissioned care
- Embed occupational therapy and its core principles into the heart of social care delivery
- Improve accessibility and equity in service provision
- Create workforce opportunities through flexible, independent roles for clinicians
We work collaboratively with commissioners to design services that are:
- Accessible and tailored to individual needs
- Inclusive and rooted in fairness and dignity
- Efficient and responsive to real-world operational demands
- Person-centred and aligned with strengths-based approaches
- Deliver value through outcomes that contribute to wider system goals
Our leadership team brings together decades of experience in occupational therapy, healthcare management and social care delivery.
- Stephen Naylor, Managing Director – overseeing our governance and company strategy
- James Derbyshire, Operations Director – responsible for operational delivery and service quality
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Delivering Social Value
Social value is at the heart of how we operate, not an afterthought. From enabling independence and reducing care package dependency, to supporting staff wellbeing and offering flexible employment across the UK, we are committed to contributing positively to individuals, communities, and local systems.
- We prioritise reablement and prevention over dependence
- We support a diverse and inclusive workforce, many of whom work remotely or part-time
- We invest in training and professional development, helping local teams build in-house expertise
- We respond rapidly to demand surges, helping councils meet statutory obligations and avoid backlogs
Our services are designed with long-term impact in mind, improving outcomes, supporting resilience, and creating lasting community benefit.
Recognition and Impact
Our work has been featured by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and OT News for its contribution to adult social care, tackling occupational therapy waiting list challenges, and best practice in Blue Badge assessments. We’re proud to support councils in delivering fair, transparent, and effective services that improve lives.
Get in touch
If you’d like to commission services, discuss a partnership or join our team, we’d be happy to talk.