2229 Therapy professionals n.e.c.
Unit group 2229 in the ONS Standard Occupational Classification 2020, with the line the Appendix Skilled Occupations gives it. Not immigration advice.
In short
- ONS unit group 2229, in minor group 222 (Therapy professionals) and major group 2 (Professional occupations).
- Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 3.
- Going rate as the table prints it:
- Table 3: a national pay scale, set out in the table below.
What the ONS says
Description
Job holders in this unit group plan and apply physical and therapeutic treatments and activities to assist recovery from physical and mental illness and to minimise the effects of disabilities not elsewhere classified in minor group 222: Therapy professionals.
Typical entry routes
Entrants usually possess an accredited degree or postgraduate qualification. Training can take between two to five years depending upon the chosen method of study. Courses provide a mixture of theoretical study and practical experience. Membership of professional bodies may be mandatory in some areas.
Tasks
- prescribes diet therapy and gives advice to patients, health care professionals and the public on dietetic and nutritional matters for those with special dietary requirements or to prevent illness amongst the general population
- diagnoses and treats disorders of vision and eye movements, monitors subsequent progress and recommends further optical, pharmacological or surgical treatment as required
- manipulates and massages patient to discover the cause of pain, relieve discomfort, restore function and mobility and to correct irregularities in body structure
- prevents, recognises and treats injuries incurred playing sports or doing exercise and helps people manage injuries and rehabilitate themselves
- adopts a holistic approach in assessing the overall health of the patient, and treats by inserting needles under the skin at particular locations according to the disorder being treated
- diagnoses and treats behavioural problems in animals
- provides support and guidance to patients regarding hereditary conditions and genetic testing.
Related job titles
- Acupuncturist
- Art therapist
- Chiropractor
- Dance movement therapist
- Family therapist
- Genetic counsellor
- Nutritionist
- Osteopath
- Sports massage therapist
- Sports therapist
What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says
The Appendix lists this code in the table below, with the table’s own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.
Table 3: Eligible health and education SOC 2020 occupation codes where going rates are based on national pay scales
- SOC 2020 occupation code
- 2229 Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified
- Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)
- 2212, 2229, 3219
- Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)
- Acupuncturist
- Art therapist
- Chiropractor
- Dance movement therapist
- Family therapist
- Genetic counsellor
- Nutritionist
- Osteopath
- Sports massage therapist
- Sports therapist
- Going rate (annual)
- See relevant pay band in Table 4
Table 4: Going rates for listed healthcare SOC 2020 occupation codes by administration and band
| Band or equivalent | England | Scotland | Wales | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band 3 | £24,071 | £26,869 | £24,433 | £22,816 |
| Band 4 | £26,530 | £29,116 | £26,928 | £25,147 |
| Band 5 | £29,970 | £31,892 | £30,420 | £28,407 |
| Band 6 | £37,338 | £39,912 | £37,898 | £35,392 |
| Band 7 | £46,148 | £48,788 | £46,840 | £43,742 |
| Band 8a | £53,755 | £60,126 | £54,550 | £50,952 |
| Band 8b | £62,215 | £70,986 | £63,150 | £58,972 |
| Band 8c | £74,290 | £83,837 | £75,405 | £70,417 |
| Band 8d | £88,168 | £99,534 | £89,491 | £83,571 |
| Band 9 | £105,385 | £117,732 | £106,967 | £99,891 |
Other unit groups in minor group 222
- 2221 Physiotherapists
- 2222 Occupational therapists
- 2223 Speech and language therapists
- 2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
- 2225 Clinical psychologists
- 2226 Other psychologists
Sources
Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.
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