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Occupational health nurses care for the health and wellbeing of people at work.

Occupational therapists help people who have difficulties caused by physical or mental illness, disability, accidents or ageing.

Occupational therapy support workers work with occupational therapists to help sick, injured or old people to be as independent as possible.

Operating department practitioners (ODPs) provide skilled care and support to patients at all stages of an operation.

Optometrists test vision, identify eye health problems, prescribe glasses and fit contact lenses.

Orthoptists work with a team of specialists to diagnose and treat eye problems.

Osteopaths massage, move and stretch clients' muscles and joints to improve wellbeing or help with a health issue.

Paediatricians diagnose and treat health conditions that affect babies, children and young people.

Palliative care assistants provide specialist end of life care and support to patients and their families.

Paramedics respond to emergency call-outs and give people life-saving medical help.

Pathologists work in hospitals and laboratories on different areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Patient advice and liaison service (PALS) officers give support, advice and information about NHS services.