Northern Ireland
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‘We all have more power to be changemakers and influence than we realise’
- Kate Lesslar, Professional Practice Lead
Kate’s role is to influence policy and decision makers in Northern Ireland with the support of occupational therapy members. She believes that occupational therapists at all levels have the power to be influencers and tell others about the life changing effect of occupational therapy.
Key areas of her work are: representation and recognition of the profession especially in primary/ community care and social care, and proper resourcing of the workforce so people get the occupational therapy they need.