Posture affects comfort, communication, participation in daily activities, health and future quality of life. This accessible series guides families through postural care for children with complex needs. Drawing on real-life experiences, the films include:- initial assessments; managing home equipment; practical guidance; emotional reassurance. Created by parents and clinicians at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, UK.

"I have found this approach invaluable in keeping occupation central to my practice, particularly within a complex and restrictive environment. It has contributed to improved patient outcomes, while also strengthening my professional identity and confidence as an occupational therapist... I would love to hear your views on the article, my critique and whether occupational formulation could add value in your setting" (Lisa Jamieson - OT, Journal Club Host). It's free to join The OT Journal Club! Read, contribute thoughts, then save or print for your CPD.

In medical institutions of the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, an unusual direction of veteran rehabilitation has appeared - growing microgreens. This has been an effective occupational therapy tool for fighters after amputations, severe wounds and contusions. Skills restored by microgreens: fine motor, tactile sensitivity, attention and memory, planning, independence.

A short workout or a nap can help protect memory after a sleepless night, a recent study has concluded. Researchers found that people who either completed 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise, or took a 90-minute nap, performed about 22% better on memory tests after 30 hours without sleep, versus those who did neither. Findings point to practical ways to counter the effects of sleep deprivation.

'Perhaps the most enduring contribution of occupational therapy is not simply that a child learns to complete an occupation more independently. It is that they leave therapy believing they are capable of participating in occupations they once believed were beyond them... Skills enable participation, but occupational identity often determines whether those skills are ever used. The child leaves believing they are someone who can.'

'Continuing professional development (CPD) should extend beyond simply acquiring clinical knowledge. It should create space for occupational therapists to reflect, reconnect with their professional purpose, build authentic peer relationships and experience personal renewal, alongside professional growth. By combining quality education with immersive cultural experiences and intentional community building, retreat-style learning can create a uniquely transformative environment for clinicians.'