Member resources Useful links and resources for members of RCOT SS Work Member Handbook SS Work member handbook (870.57 KB) Past webinarsAs a member benefit, you can access our full resource of past bespoke webinars using the links below. If you have any difficulties accessing any of the webinars, please do let us know on rcotsswork@gmail.com. 2023 Occupational Therapist-Led Functional Assessments Zero In on Military Skills - Fatima Catarro and Anna Williams (Oct 2023) What are the experiences of occupational therapists working with employers of people with multiple sclerosis? - Gillian Burdon (August 2023) Personalising Work Support for People with ME/CFS - Dr Anne Johnson (June 2023) A health and work support group for people with Long Covid – Colleen Giacomelli Considerations for supporting stroke survivors who experience neurological fatigue back to the workplace – Joanne Hurford and Jennifer Stadden 2022 Ergonomics - getting the best fit between the person and their work environment - Emma Taylor The Role of Occupational Therapy in a Staff Support Hub - Annelies Franklin Changes to the FIT Note - Genevieve Smyth Occupational Therapists in Occupational Health - The missing profession for OH service delivery - Mandy Whalley, Jo Vallom-Smith and Trish Dowling Social Factors Affecting Psychological Response Following Traumatic Injury: Disruptions to Work Identity - Kay Bridger 2020-21 The Empowerment Passport - Mandy Whalley Taking the Top 10 Occupational Therapy Research Priorities Forward - Dr Gilllian Ward Sight loss needn’t mean job loss - Dan Williams Tackling the challenge of persistent Pain - Deborah Edwards RCOT Updates - Genevieve Smyth 2019 OTs in OH - Mandy Whalley Fatigue and Work - Dr Ann Johnson Useful Measures in the Assessment of Mental Health at Work - Martin Morgan Report Writing in VR and OH: Avoiding the pitfalls - Alison Biggs 2018 Return to work in long term neurological conditions - Dr Jain Holmes Work and Health Policy Update - Martin Morgan Introduction to Ergonomics - Alison Biggs How best to train OTs and support them to deliver VR - Dr Jain Holmes 5 things employers need to do to support people with disabilities at work - Kathleen Bolt Assessment and Intervention for an individual with a hand or upper limb injury - Anne Byrne NHS England vocational rehabilitation toolkit for stroke survivorsStroke vocational rehabilitation toolkit and e-learning Vocational rehabilitation (VR) and/or return to work support should be offered as a core component of rehabilitation from stroke. All stroke survivors who wish to – and require it – should receive return to work support/vocational rehabilitation to help them maximise employment opportunities (paid and unpaid) as part of an ageless service. We worked with NHS England to establish training and guidance on vocational support and rehabilitation. You can access the e-learning and toolkit that was produced via NHS England’s learning hub. Watch the animation that was produced to get a summary of the skills you’ll learn. Occupational therapy "work" related UK services mapping survey resultsThe Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section Work collected data from across the profession about occupational therapists involved in work-related service provision. This included those who were independent practitioners, Case Managers and Health and Work Champions. The aim was to create a database that would be accessible to contributors and members of RCOT SS Work that would: Geographically map work related services in the UK with occupational therapy input. Widen our knowledge of what work related services are available; from ‘asking the work question’ projects, to delivering vocational/occupational health assessments/treatments/rehabilitation. Create points of contact. Help networking occur across the UK. Enable occupational therapists to connect with similar services and learning potential. Gather general statistics about services available across the UK. Promote the profession in this field so we can assist clients needing Occupational Therapy services in the future. We are currently working on a GDPR compliant method to try and keep this survey as a live entity. The results up until end September 2019 are available to see in this Powerpoint presentation that was given in November 2019 RCOTSS Work Mapping Occupational Therapy VR (PDF, 1.45MB) Useful linksOccupational Health Documents Working for a healthier tomorrow Carole Black's review, looking at the health of Britain's working age population. Presented on 17th March 2008. Improving health and work: changing lives The Government's Response to Dame Carol Black's Review of the health of Britain's working age population. Building the Case for Wellness The Price Waterhouse Cooper's report considers the wider business and economic case for employers to invest in staff wellness programmes. The Royal College of Psychiatrists Mental Health and Work report This report reviews the evidence of mental health and work. Mental Health at Work: Begining new employment projects Consensus Statement signed by Health Professionals recognising the Benefit of Work Leaders of more than 30 health care professional bodies signed a ground-breaking agreement to advice patients of the important role work plays in health. The consensus statement, developed in partnership with Dame Carol Black, the National Director for Health and Work, came ahead of her review of the health of the working age population. Good Work for Good Health; the Difference Occupational Therapy Makes (PDF)–service innovation examples Vocational Rehabilitation National Vocational Rehabilitation Association The Centre for Mental Health Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation (USA) UK Rehabilitation Council The UK Rehabilitation Council is a community of rehabilitation associations, rehabilitation providers, clients and other stakeholder groups. Their common goal is to ensure access to high quality medical and vocational rehabilitation services in the UK Ergonomics Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors Work/life Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Includes documents related to work/life balance Statutory Services Education Further Education Colleges (disabled students section) Education and Skills Funding Agency Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Sickness Absence HSE guidance Information on the occupational therapist's role in helping to manage sickness absence and case studies exploring the occupational therapist's role Find a job with Universal Jobmatch: Job Centre Plus Job retention and vocational rehabilitation: The development and evaluation of a conceptual framework Voluntary Services/organisations Sheffield Occupational Health and Advisory Service Leeds Occupational Health Advisory Service Remploy provides employment services to people experiencing complex barriers to work Unions workSMART to help today's working people get the best out of the world of work UNISON - Disabled members, fighting discrimination and campaigning and organising at workplace, regional and national levels Disability and Work: a Trade Union Guide to the law and good practice Long COVID If you are working with patients with Long COVID and need some support with resources (rehabilitation and vocational), there are good resources & webinars on the Futures Platform. Some examples include: Regional Vocational Rehab Guidance - Long COVID Network - FutureNHS Collaboration Platform WEBINAR Tier 1 Vocational Support Training (Tues 2 November 2021) - Long COVID Network - FutureNHS Collaboration Platform Case StudiesWe are developing a resource of return to work case studies written by members of our NEC to share their experience, expertise and knowledge with you. We will be adding these ongoingly, so do check back regularly for new case studies. Ruptured Achilles tendonCase description – Ruptured Achilles tendon (DOCX, 8.09KB) Workplace Occupational Therapy Report - Ruptured Achilles tendon (DOC, 185.5KB) AHP Health and Work Report - Ruptured Achilles tendon (PDF, 1.69MB) Cauda EquinaCase description - Cauda Equina (DOCX, 8.3KB)AHP Health and Work Report 1 - Cauda Equina (PDF, 1.69MB)AHP Health and Work Report 2 - Cauda Equina (PDF, 1.69MB)AHP Health and Work Report 3 - Cauda Equina (PDF, 1.69MB)AHP Health and Work Report 4 - Cauda Equina (PDF, 1.69MB) Publications relating to occupational therapy and work Health at Work: an analysis of Black's and Frost's independent review of sickness absence - what can occupational therapists offer? by Gerrard Mcfeely This opinion piece looks at the recent report on Health at Work - an independent review of sickness absence by Black and Frost, and offers comment on the implications of the review for the profession of occupational therapy. It considers some key proposals from the occupational therapy perspective in order to inform thinking and response to the review. Further, it raises some critical questions and challenges for the profession in responding to and asserting its place at the table in an initiative that has at its heart the fundamental role and skills of occupational therapists. Vocational Rehabilitation by Jain Holmes A practical introduction for healthcare practitioners in the field of vocational rehabilitation. Explanation of UK practice as well as guidance on a range of relevant interventions for vocational rehabilitation services, focusing on therapeutic assessments and treatments. Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Ltd (Sep 2007) ISBN: 9781405133647 Occupational Therapy and Vocational Rehabilitation by Joanne Ross This book introduces the occupational therapist to the practice of vocational rehabilitation. Research has proven that there are many positive benefits from working to health and wellbeing. This book highlights the contribution, which can be made by occupational therapists in assisting disabled, ill or injured workers to access, remain in and return to work. Publisher: WileyBlackwell (January 2008) ISBN: 9780470025642 New Thinking About Mental Health and Employment by Bob Grove, Jenny Secker, Patience Seebohm This book provides a summary of the interventions that have been found to be useful when attempting to rehabilitate people with long-term mental health conditions back to the work place. Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing (2005) ISBN: 1857756673, 9781857756678 Vocational Rehabilitation: What Works, for Whom, and When? by Gordon Waddell, A Kim Burton, Nicholas AS Kendall A review which provides an evidence base for policy development on vocational rehabilitation Data from around 450 scientific reviews and reports were included in the review, which demonstrates that there is a strong scientific evidence base for many aspects of vocational rehabilitation. Publisher: TSO (The Stationery Office) ISBN: 9780117038615 Occupational Therapy in Vocational Rehabilitation Authors: Tim Barnes, Jain Holmes and the National Executive Committee of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section Work A brief guide to current practice in the UK 2009 (Pamphlet) - 362.10484 BAR ResearchDetails of research projects relating to Work As part of our dedication to ongoing research and development, we are regularly consulted on, and involved in, research projects. The opportunity to participate is passed on to our members, providing excellent opportunities for continuing professional development. Do you want to access RCOTSSWork membership for research purposes? Our specialist section is keen to encourage research about work and occupational therapy. Here are some guidelines to follow if you would like to access the membership for your study: The research must be related to work. You do need to be a member of RCOT. You do not need to be a member of RCOTSS Work, although we will give priority to members and encourage you to join! Undergraduate and postgraduate requests will be considered. A copy of the research proposal together with the details of the sponsor and evidence of appropriate ethical approval must be submitted to the Research and Development lead for RCOTSS Work, currently Veronica Swainson: rcotsswork@gmail.com , who will consider your request. Where necessary the R & D lead will liaise with the committee before making a decision Names and contact details of our members cannot be given out or disclosed in any way, but participants may be recruited in one of two ways: An email may be sent to potential participants via the membership secretary asking them to contact the researcher directly if they are interested in taking part. You will be responsible for drafting the email. A link to an online survey may be emailed to members via the membership secretary. You will be responsible for drafting the email. You must agree to provide written summaries of the research proposal, and of the research outcomes, for the RCOTSS Work newsletter. Further information For more information about Research and Development for RCOTSS Work, contact Veronica Swainson: rcotsswork@gmail.com Recent newsletters October 2023 e-newsletter September 2023 e-newsletter August 2023 e-newsletter July 2023 e-newsletter June 2023 e-newsletter May 2023 e-newsletter April 2023 e-newsletter March 2023 e-newsletter February 2023 e-newsletter January 2023 e-newsletter December 2022 e-newsletter November 2022 e-newsletter Joanne Pratt Memorial AwardIn memory of the Occupational Therapist Joanne Pratt, for a number of years RCOT Specialist Section-Work in collaboration with The Caledonian University offered members two attendance grants for national and/or international research activities. RCOTSS Work is currently re-evaluating the Joanne Pratt Award and further information will be available in due course. We are sadly unable to offer this award currently but hope to again in the future. Annual Study Day 2023 resources Welcome and introduction - Dr Jain Holmes, Chair, RCOT Specialist Section – Work Welcome recording Transcript Keynote talk - Victoria Collins, Occupational Therapist and Partner and Programme Facilitator, Energise Health Presentation Transcript PDF slides Energise Health participant factsheet Energise Health funders factsheet RCOT Specialist Section Work Annual Review Meeting - update: National Executive Committee activity and ways to get involved - Lisa Harrison, RCOT Specialist Section – Work Presentation Transcript Applying today's learning to your continuing professional development - Nikki Daniels, RCOT Head of Communities and Connections Presentation Transcript PDF slides Reflection tool Occupational therapists 2023 and beyond - transforming the workplace health return to work agenda - Breakout 1, Mark Howard, Developing Markets Consultant, Krysalis Consultancy Presentation You must reference Krysalis Consultancy when quoting from Mark Howard’s presentation Stepping into OH as an OT - A reflection on the 1st year - Breakout 2, Emily Kenworthy, Occupational Therapist, North London Partners Shared Services (NLPSS) Occupational Health Service Presentation PDF slides References Vocational Rehabilitation research - The ROWTATE (Return to Work After Trauma) randomized control trial - Breakout 3, Professor Kate Radford and Professor Denise Kendrick, University of Nottingham The Rowtate website has details of the papers published to date that relate to this study. Building a business case for a neurodiverse team and why neurodivergent people often make excellent entrepreneurs! - Breakout 5, Jo Vallom-Smith, Occupational Therapist and Director of OTforOH Presentation Resources document Income generating in the NHS - Breakout 6, Sarah Holt, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in Group Rehab, Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and RCOT Specialist Section – Work England Representative Presentation PDF slides The Stroke Vocational Rehabilitation Tool Kit - Breakout 7, Dr Jain Holmes Presentation Transcript Initial assessment template Physical and cognitive job demands analysis template Return to work planning template NHS England VR in stroke toolkit HEE Vimeo links Annual Study Day 2022 resourcesPresentations from RCOT SS WORK Study Day 11th November 2022 Introduction to the Study Day: Dr Jain Holmes, Chair RCOT Specialist Section Work https://drive.google.com/file/d/176uoR1hTbUGZ81R4xhcLVzMPb9FjAuA6/view?usp=share_link Keynote talk: Self-Care Mindset Shift? Carlyn Neek, OT and Personal Development Coach, Alberta, Canada https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xiA9YYkHquO5Qkor0IoXaDAf_A4NwtpT/view?usp=share_link Self-Care Mindset Change - Reflection: Deborah Lindley and Mandy Kelly, RCOT SS WORK NEC members https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W5pJP5Wczx76o2BVtuFB6h4GgIkalZON/view?usp=share_link Breakout Option 1: Outcomes and impact in OT: what, why & how. Dr Jean McQueen, McQueen Training & Health Consultancy; Principal educator for person centered care, NHS Education Scotland https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iOP027I7oO2FaDf6CR0FRAz0n9PwBlZ9/view?usp=share_link Breakout Option 2: The IGLOO model for sustainable return to work. Jo Yarker, Reader, Birkbeck University of London; Managing Partner, Affinity Health at Work. Presentation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GT-OzR7-if2-dSZNbeaoksMLlVhNVs6Hn0bN4xfeOOM/edit?usp=share_link PDF slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DPS3LPZprghBjxnDv8wu_D4MdqXxRzyM/view?usp=share_link Breakout Option 3: The OT role in the assessment and treatment of clients with mild traumatic brain injury in a vocational rehab context. Ronel Terblanche, Neuro OT, independent practitioner and case manager Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KTFxUIyf-NMIK_PdvEsd9lSQlM5VS978/view?usp=share_link PDF slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mYitHGFUYkPBaC0OIc3Ii9N8_VOpqdOK/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=115452036159259852928&rtpof=true&sd=true RCOT SS WORK update: Lisa Harrison and Joanne Hurford, NEC Members PDF slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1epxFUQoSyTRtN2ZKLY6xK6YAmskD6WCh/view?usp=share_link Breakout Option 4: The FIT note - what does it mean for you? Genevieve Smyth, Professional Adviser, RCOT Sarah Holt, Clinical Specialist OT, Group Rehabilitation, Florence Nightingale Community Hospital Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14yDrD_igFXcNPrcVC1TiKSZOEtxzVCst/view?usp=share_link PDF slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Et1XX3Of-7OaH4jv3EzBBlV4hRb5LV-R/view?usp=share_link Breakout Option 5: Using rehabilitation assistants effectively to maximize the impact of OT devised plans for clients. Natalie MacKenzie, Director of BIS Services Evelyn Mudhombo, Rehabilitation Assistant, NHS vocational rehabilitation service Natalie MacKenzie: Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zy7h8cufGmHXsubxafd2VlC4S1Ln76Ac/view?usp=share_link PDF slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lUNrujqxvej9PGvjxTmiQm8gKTT4dYxQ/view?usp=share_link Evelyn Mudhombo: Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KcW6G-ecNIiJFy5TXrqUa8P6nh4cDetw/view?usp=share_link PDF slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NV0fL7XQd5nalNQGTJCwIsZ1QeeNzayE/view?usp=share_link Breakout Option 6: OTs are agents for change in OH for neurodiverse staff. Mandy Whalley, Founder and Director, Empowerment Passport™️ Ltd; Independent OT, Tailored Employment Solutions Jo Vallom-Smith, OT, private practice Mandy Whalley: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xooz56EbUcAP0dg-HGAE5-nlpg7l86Zm3HTbcyI1YSs/edit?usp=sharing Jo Vallom-Smith: Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FsfUyjdWHam-jXt5YRmjB_lTRn3U3gj8/view?usp=share_link PDF slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CX2__BiBhDep9chXe1fOL9z5VclUp369/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=115452036159259852928&rtpof=true&sd=true
