Over the next 15 years, the number of speech and language therapists should be increased fourfold, the number of physiotherapists doubled and the number of occupational therapists increased 150 per cent;
The scope for fast-tracking qualifications should be examined;
The Department of Health and Children should review the career structure within the three professions;
A fundamental review of the training system should be undertaken;
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Appropriate two-year courses should be made available to enable assistant therapy grades to be expanded significantly;
In the short term, it could be useful to engage in a concerted drive to recruit from overseas.