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12 December 2023
How to use our children’s survey findings to improve services for children, young people and families in your area
In September 2023 we reported the findings of our survey of children and young people’s occupational therapists working in the UK.
29 November 2023
Meet Manni, a newly qualified OT and RCOT member
Meet Manpreet, who recently started work as a Community Occupational Therapist for a local authority. Learn about Manni’s dream of using nature as a therapeutic tool and how she continues to learn through RCOT membership since qualifying as an OT.
24 November 2023
Reflection on the Autumn Statement 2023
In the wake of the Autumn Statement 2023, we have analysed the proposed reforms and initiatives that hold potential implications for healthcare and work. Supporting work and preventing dropout The recognition of proposals for an occupational health framework is promising, and we anticipate the...
20 November 2023
What’s it like to start an occupational therapy degree?
Becky Ferris, a Masters student at the University of Plymouth shares her experience.
16 November 2023
Making our practice fit for the future – Pete Vesey reflects on this year’s British Association of Hand Therapists’ conference
In October, one of our Professional Advisers, Pete Vesey, was invited to represent us at this year’s British Association of Hand Therapists’ (BAHT) conference . Pete got to rub shoulders with...
20 October 2023
How reading Black literature can be a means of connecting with Black identity, history and consciousness
Eden Samuels-Coke shares with us how reading Black literature can be a means of connecting with Black identity, history and consciousness.
18 October 2023
On a mission for menopause
17 October 2023
Mentoring of an Occupational Therapist: personal account
When students reach the end of a course, they feel a deep sense of relief having completed all their assignments, and then await their results. One such former student is 29-year-old Ebenezer Baiden from Leeds, Yorkshire. Here is his story.
13 October 2023
Recycle Week 2023 – Pete Vesey on the sustainability of aids, equipment and adaptations
It's National Recycle Week! The NHS makes up 4% of the UK’s total carbon footprint with the NHS’ supply chain accounting for 66% of the NHS' overall carbon emissions. Within the supply chain...
13 October 2023
Self-reflection as a Guest Lecturer
Sarah Selina Macmillean reflects on a deeply moving guest lecturing experience at Leeds Beckett University, and how it encouraged her to share some personal experiences with the students.