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As the global community reacts to the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians, service users and the public are having to adjust to new ways of living and working. In an uncertain climate, occupational balance, engagement and participation will be inevitably affected. Whilst fundamental to slowing the spread of the virus, social distancing and isolation are also likely to impact on physical and mental health and well-being...

'The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the lives, health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities worldwide... As a profession, we recognise the consequences and changes that are occurring in how people access and undertake their occupations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These include, but are not limited to: accessing resources, activities of daily living, communication, mobility, social isolation, displacement, mental health and wellbeing. Occupational therapists understand the vital need to access and use infection control measures, combined with the need to sustain good psychological, mental health and stamina in order to stay safe and healthy. Occupational therapists will be working with people to develop strategies to facilitate continued access to their occupations. These will include, but will not be limited to: individual, family, community, social and environmental adaptation, mental health, assistive technology and telehealth.'

> Read more from the World Federation of Occupational Therapists

• Adapting occupational therapy practice

• Adapting occupational therapy education and studies

• Supporting specific client groups

• Coping strategies, to offer fellow colleagues or those you support

We invite you to engage below, in discussions that have the potential to support you and others, worldwide.

All the best,

The Occupational Therapy Hub Team hubteam@theOThub.com