Barbados
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Barbados is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, east of the other West Indies Islands. Barbados is the easternmost island in the Lesser Antilles. It is 166 square miles (430 km²): 21 miles (34km) long (N-S) and 14 miles (23km) wide (E-W). In the parish of Saint Michael lies Barbados's capital and main city, Bridgetown, containing 1/3 of the country's population. Other major towns scattered across the island include Holetown, in the parish of Saint James; Oistins, in the parish of Christ Church; and Speightstown, in the parish of Saint Peter.
Barbados has a population of approximately 291,495 inhabitants (2016): 94% are African descendants, 2.7% Caucasians, 0.2% others and 0.2% unspecified. Spoken languages are English and Bajan (local English Dialect). Religion includes Protestant 66.4% (includes Anglican 23.9%, other Pentecostal 19.5%, Adventist 5.9%, Methodist 4.2%, Wesleyan 3.4%, Nazarene 3.2%, Church of God 2.4%, Baptist 1.8%, Moravian 1.2% other Protestant 0.9%), Roman Catholic 3.8%, other Christians 5.4% (includes Jehovah Witness 2.0%, other 3.4%) Rastafarian 1%, other1.5%, none 20.6%, unspecified 1.2% (2010 est.) |
Description of Local Health System
All Barbadian citizens are covered by the national health care. There are eight (8) polyclinics and four (4) satellite clinics throughout the country in addition to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (general hospital), Psychiatric Hospital, and District Hospitals. Private health care is also available.
Mental Health care is provided by the Psychiatric Hospital, one ward at the QEH, and two halfway houses. A Community Mental Health Programme has sought to reposition mental health care from institution to community.
Care of the elderly is provided through a Geriatric Hospital and three District hospitals that provide long-term care. There is a partnership with nursing and senior citizens homes in the private sector, known as the ‘alternative care programme’.
Care of the disabled includes assessment and rehabilitation services for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. These are conducted at the Children’s Development Center and the Elayne Scantlebury Centre. The latter provides long- term care for persons with physical and mental disabilities.
All Barbadian citizens are covered by the national health care. There are eight (8) polyclinics and four (4) satellite clinics throughout the country in addition to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (general hospital), Psychiatric Hospital, and District Hospitals. Private health care is also available.
Mental Health care is provided by the Psychiatric Hospital, one ward at the QEH, and two halfway houses. A Community Mental Health Programme has sought to reposition mental health care from institution to community.
Care of the elderly is provided through a Geriatric Hospital and three District hospitals that provide long-term care. There is a partnership with nursing and senior citizens homes in the private sector, known as the ‘alternative care programme’.
Care of the disabled includes assessment and rehabilitation services for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. These are conducted at the Children’s Development Center and the Elayne Scantlebury Centre. The latter provides long- term care for persons with physical and mental disabilities.
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Delivery of OT Services in Country
There are currently 15 OTs registered with the Paramedical Council of Barbados whom work on the island.
OT services are provided both publicly and privately.
There are currently 15 OTs registered with the Paramedical Council of Barbados whom work on the island.
OT services are provided both publicly and privately.
Job Opportunities
Please contact our Country Representative for most recent job opportunities!
Please contact our Country Representative for most recent job opportunities!