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What is Occupational Therapy? Information and public awareness Questions and answers, quotes, videos and graphics about the health and social care profession of occupational therapy (OT). "Occupational therapy - where science , creativity and compassion collide." Jessica Kensky (2016 AOTA Welcome Ceremony) "Occupational therapy: Arguably the most empowering , creative , holistic and meaning-enhancing health and social care profession. We are proud to use client-centred outcome measures, models of practice and prioritise active engagement in self-care, productivity and leisure. We are occupational therapy practitioners. Adding life to days ." Jamie Grant - Occupational Therapist; Director, The Occupational Therapy Hub "Occupational therapy training provides the occupational therapist with the skills to plan and deliver purposeful, meaningful activity . Occupational therapists and assistants believe that doing things that you enjoy has a positive impact on your health and well-being. Our occupations, or activities, provided us with a role , routine and structure . They define who we are , fill our time and prevent us from boredom" Alice McGarvie - Occupational Therapist, From the Harp "We see humans as having an inherent need to act – to do things. We can break down these actions (or occupations) into what we want to do , what we need to do and the skills we need to be able to do them. While there will always be some overlap, an example might be that I want to play the guitar and I need to be able to go to the toilet. There are also a range of (physical, cognitive, emotional) skills that I need, to be able to manage both of these occupations. A big factor that impacts on my ability to do these things is the environment around me. If my social environment doesn’t like the sound of bad guitar players, my progress will be hampered. The environment will hinder my functioning. If my toilet is upstairs and I can’t use my legs then again, the environment is not helping me to do what I need. OT practitioners help people to identify the things they want and need to do in their lives, identify areas where skills development is needed and assess how the environment helps or hinders people in achieving their goals ." Keir Harding - Occupational Therapist; Clinical Lead, Beam Consultancy What is occupational therapy? Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Video created by Occupational Therapist Hannah Spencer (@hspenceruk ), 2019. Whilst on student placement in a Learning Disabilities and Mental Health setting, Hannah produced a selection of easy read laminates about occupational therapy and the OT Process. The resources produced evidenced understanding of the profession, the OT Process and the PEO model, presented in a way that demonstrated consideration of patients' needs. Graphic by Hay, OTR MOT (@thatnerdyneuroot ), 2022. We love how the ethos of occupational therapy is captured in this image. Hay says she is 'Blessed to be a part of this amazing profession, to serve individuals in their everyday lives!' OT FAQ Why choose occupational therapy as a career? There are a breadth of reasons to choose to become an occupational therapist. Below are a key few: Making a genuine difference to people's everyday lives - meaning, roles, confidence, ability Working with varied groups of people - children, teenagers, adults, the elderly; cultural and socio-economic contrasts Working in varied settings - hospitals, schools, the community, charities, prisons; statutory and private services Having career flexibility, to retrain and specialise within other areas of practice This video provides insights into why others chose this career path: [Source: Royal College of Occupational Therapists] The Occupational Therapy Africa Regional Group (OTARG) share this short video clip. It highlights that, to be truly fulfilled and successful in the world of occupational therapy, you must have a passion for the work you are doing: [Credit: OTARG] OTARG is a non-profit professional organisation for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy technicians and students in Africa, aiming to promote OT in Africa. In universities across Canada, occupational therapy students took part in the 'gOT Spirit Challenge', an annual competition to promote the profession. Watch this lighthearted, lively entry from Queen's University: [Source: Queen's University 2016; YouTube - Dustin Thatcher] What makes a successful occupational therapy practitioner? Key skills, abilities and knowledge A warm bedside manner Excellent rapport-building Excellent communication skills​​​​​​ Knowledge of psychology Sensitivity and understanding Ability to use your initiative Flexible and open to change Knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations Ability to design and develop individual treatment programmes Ability to form good working relationships with a wide variety of people Ability to motivate patients/clients who may be disappointed or frustrated Counselling skills, including active listening and a non-judgemental approach Competent use of computer and main software packages [Source: National Careers Service] Source: RCOT [YouTube] Useful articles 10 Reasons Why You Will Succeed as an Occupational Therapist: OT Career Path Career Advice Articles: American Occupational Therapy Association Source: icould Career Stories [YouTube] 13 Essential Characteristics of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants Exceptional communication skills While working with the patients, occupational therapists need to listen and explain them the situations and tasks. If they are working with a child patient, they must be capable of converting the complex terms into simpler ones so that the child can understand it. Besides this, they also need to communicate with other team members and doctors. So, it is necessary for them to be clear, efficient, and confident while listening and speaking at the time of such discussions. Outstanding personal skills These professionals work with the patients of all age groups undergoing any physical, mental or emotional disability. Also, the basic nature of the patients varies a lot. Some may be very calm while others may be rude, frustrated or impatient. Thus, they must know the way to deal with all of them and help them get the desired results faster. Problem solving abilities Problem solving skills play a vital role in the jobs related to occupational therapy. Different clients may have different problems. For the success of the cases, you must make a strategy on how to solve all these distinctive issues effectively, without any major failure. Physical strength Physical strength is quite a major requisite for the occupational therapists and related job titles. They have to serve the clients throughout the day, travel from one area to another and stand by the side of the patients irrespective of the time and duration. Thus, if you want to be an OT, you must have a great physical strength to manage such a busy and hectic schedule. Possess a helpful nature An occupational therapist should be very helpful as this is all that they have to show in their profile. It is one of the most important qualities they must possess otherwise they can’t give their best to the patients. All day long, they should be ready to assist the clients for every type of help they want. From helping them in moving around to guiding them through some money related problems, an occupational therapist has to be the guardian angel to their client. Organisation skills For being a proficient occupational therapist, one must be a good organiser. Along with their own schedule, they also need to manage the client’s timetable. Also, they have to properly maintain all the documented records, appointments, meetings with other team members and professionals, etc. Only an organised occupational therapist can provide a well-planned treatment and high-quality care to the patients, so its a must that s/he must have management skills. Boast patience It is easier to write “Keep Patience” to a patient’s ward, but it is not so easy to implement the same. Patience is believed to be the most important attribute that one must have to be in this profession. Sometimes, occupational therapists might have to face rude, impatient, frustrated, depressed or stubborn patients. So, they must keep their patience to tread through these everyday situations. Some clients may achieve success in their condition in a few months or weeks while some may take years. So, you just need to keep hold of the case to be an efficient occupational therapist. Compassion and empathy One should opt occupational therapy as a career only if s/he is empathetic and compassionate. Most of the clients of occupational therapy are not only physically disabled but also, mentally and emotionally sensitive. In that phase of life, they need a genuinely warm-hearted and sympathetic occupational therapist who understands them and treats them accordingly. Acquire creativity No one can learn to be creative as it is an inherent characteristic of human beings. Being an occupational therapist, many times you have to modify the tasks and schedule of the patients. For example, you can take a desolate kid to have fun at an amusement park, instead of taking him to a general rehabilitation centre. Your creative methods can help the clients come out of the dilemma and it may result into their active participation in the healthcare programs organised by you. Good writing skills Akin to communication skills, writing qualities are also quite important to became a highly efficient occupational therapist. It is because you need to keep the detailed files and records of all the clients in order to assist them, their family, and your team. You should state the exact condition of the patients on the papers so that it is easier for you and the medical staff to understand what you are doing and exactly how you are doing it. Keeping the details documented will not only help you and the healthcare staff but also the caretakers when you are not around. 'Cheerleading' skills Being an occupational therapist, your words must have the power to motivate your patients and ignite the passion in them to make their life normal once again. Motivation is very important for such depressed, frustrated and troubled people. An enthusiastic OT with great cheerleading skills can make the patients do the things that seem impossible. A good observer Besides being a good listener, a successful occupational therapist must also be a good observer and analytical. S/he should have the ability to analyse the situation and needs of the patients along with handling their complaints. An OT must observe and evaluate the things and procedures that are suitable for their clients and must act accordingly. For example, if a patient moves abnormally, a good OT would recognise the reason for it and would plan the course of the patient accordingly. Flexibility You never know what kind of client you are going to deal with, as disorders can happen to anyone and they may need your assistance. Thus, being an occupational therapist, you should be flexible enough to work with a wide variety of people. You must have the ability to establish a good inter-relationship bond with them, irrespective of their religion, race or nationality. [Source: Top Occupational Therapy Schools] Working environment, hours and salary? You will usually work standard office hours, Monday to Friday. Some services, such as within community physical health and inpatient mental health, work on a shift basis. This can include working early, late or weekend shifts. You could work with clients at a variety of settings, including: hospitals health centres residential or nursing homes GP surgeries schools prisons in the community at a client's home or workplace You will need mental and physical stamina, as this is a very practical job. [Source: National Careers Service] Salary? The average salary of an Occupational Therapist varies significantly internationally. Salary rates can also vary between private and and public health services. If you are seeking to become an Occupational Therapist to make a fortune, you are looking at the wrong career. Occupational Therapists generally earn equivalent salaries to other health professionals, such as Nurses and Social Workers. An Occupational Therapist's salary will generally increase with years of service and level of experience. Source: Health Careers (October 2019) What are the entry requirements to the profession? Depending on your country and proposed university of study, entry level to occupational therapy can be at apprenticeship, diploma, bachelor, masters or doctoral level. To be accepted into an occupational therapy educational program you will need to meet its specific admission requirements and prerequisites. Once graduated you will likely need to be registered with a health registration board and will be subject to background checks and annual registration requirements, such as continuing professional development (CPD). As an example, in the UK, you will need: an apprenticeship, degree or postgraduate qualification in occupational therapy, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) professional registration with the HCPC to pass enhanced background checks, as you may be working with children and vulnerable adults To do a postgraduate course in occupational therapy, you will usually need a degree in a related subject and some relevant paid or voluntary work experience. [Source: National Careers Service] How do I go about finding and applying to a university? You can search for approved entry level occupational therapy educational programs worldwide, on the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)'s website. Some countries may allow programs that are not WFOT approved, but this may this may restrict you working in certain countries or access to further study (Source: WFOT). The tertiary admissions process is likely to be slightly different between countries, so we recommend that you make contact with the university directly to check their admissions process. It is often recommended that you visit at least one occupational therapy service for job shadowing, prior to university interviews. Universities need to know you have some insight into what the career involves! Can I work as an Occupational Therapist in another country? Yes! If you are a qualified Occupational Therapist you can work in different countries. Every country has slightly different requirements, regarding a working visa, professional indemnity insurance, occupational therapy registration, association membership, etc. Some countries, such as the United States of America, also require you to pass a certification exam. If you are wanting more information about working overseas, read this useful publication: Occupational Therapy International Practice Guide 2020 (WFOT). 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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Career Development + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry Adult safeguarding: e-learning course (SCIE) This resource, by SCIE, explores the following questions: ​ · What is adult safeguarding and how does it affect each and every one of us? · How do I recognise the types and indicators of abuse? · What can I do if I suspect that someone is being harmed? · What should I do if I believe someone is being harmed but the person asks me to keep the information confidential and take no action? · What can I do to make it much less likely that a person might be harmed? · How do I ensure that adult safeguarding is managed correctly in the context of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 ​ This e-Learning course module is free to use, however to access the course you will need a free MySCIE account. ​ [UK-BASED; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Boutique Learning Experience Boutique Learning Experience provides continuing education while on retreat! A company founded by an OT created with OTs in mind. We combine professional development with a retreat providing meaningful activities, enjoyment and being present! Experts in niche areas of practice provide in-depth training balanced with the daily mindfulness, adventure and relaxation activities. This is where you do you and return to work invigorated with a plethora of new strategies and networks. You will explore tools to help rejuvenate your body and mind. Yes, you deserve this! The experience is all about quality learning and enjoying the moment! What we offer: Quality, interactive continuing education tailored to the group to facilitate expertise in the specific topic area Proactively addressing burnout through mindfulness practices and revisit one's own life balance Develop a network of experts and talented forward thinking therapists Online seminars are held the year following a retreat to deepen learning, problem solving, creation of research ideas and continued collaboration; the opportunities are endless! A retreat nurtures the whole self. Take time to relax, be pampered and just be Learn about mindfulness. See how it may apply to you and your clients Come live life and learn more with us! ​ [US-BASED; RETREATS WORLDWIDE] Visit > Career Development Framework: Guiding Principles for Occupational Therapy (RCOT) The recently published career Development Framework: Guiding Principles for Occupational Therapy is an over-arching set of guiding principles for occupational therapy. It offers a structured process to guide careers, learning and development within our profession. It contains four interacting Pillars of Practice each with nine Career Levels: · Professional Practice · Facilitation of Learning · Leadership · Evidence, Research and Development It can support you to identify the things you have already learnt and areas for continuing professional development. The framework can be used at different levels; on an individual level, you can map current level of experience and plan future learning and on a service level, you can identify strengths in the team and future needs when recruiting. ​ [UK PROFESSIONAL BODY; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Helen Sanderson Associates (+ One-page profiles) We support individuals, teams and organisations to put people - and what matters to them - at the heart of the work they do every day. We do this because we believe in a world where everyone is valued and appreciated as an individual - and we know we can make it happen, one step at a time. ​ We work with customers large and small, from lots of different backgrounds. These include charities and companies specialising in health and social care, education and criminal justice. As a social enterprise, we invest our profits into person-centred charities, through our charitable arm, the HSA Foundation . Because of this, our customers aren’t just creating a more person-centred world themselves - they’re also supporting others to do the same. ​ Want to know more about how we can work together? Get in touch for a chat. One Page Profiles A one-page profile captures all the important information about a person on a single sheet of paper, under three simple headings: what people appreciate about me, what’s important to me and how best to support me. We believe that one-page profiles are the foundation of personalisation and can lead to positive change for people, whatever their age or circumstances. They provide us with an at-a-glance way of knowing what really matters to people, that can be taken with them as they move through services and come into contact with people. Getting started with one-page profiles (PDF) > One-page profiles: Getting them right (PDF) > ​ [UK-BASED] Visit > Impact Learning Impact Learning is a training company directed at paediatric healthcare professionals, teachers and parents. We offer workshops and training accredited with the Health and Allied Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and (AHPCSA). We are currently applying for accreditation with the South African Council for Educators (SACE), encouraging all professionals to keep up to date with their CPD and CPTD points. ​ Impact Learning’s vision is to bring all health and educational professions the latest key trends in Paediatric Medical Health Updates, Ethics and Paediatric Development . Presenters who are in the forefront of their fields offer practical take-home advice and ideas for the medical practice, therapy environment, home and classroom. ​ [S.AFRICA: JOHANNESBURG-BASED; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE Visit > Jacqueline Webb As Britain’s No.1 provider of Care and Occupational Therapy Expert Reports, we provide detailed opinion on the long-term needs of the claimant as a result of catastrophic injury, as part of a personal injury or clinical negligence claim. Occupational Therapists are best placed to make these recommendations and we encourage them to explore this exciting professional development opportunity. To find out more visit our website below. You can also find us on Twitter and Facebook . ​ [UK: WILTSHIRE-BASED; SERVICES PROVIDED NATIONWIDE] Visit > Mental Capacity Act: e-Learning course (SCIE) This resource explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions. ​ The course is for everyone who looks after or cares for someone, for example, doctors, nurses, care assistants, social workers, and family members. ​ [UK GOVERNMENT ACT; UK RESOURCE; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > OT Flourish OT Flourish helps OT practitioners and students be the best they can be when working with older adults. We do this through: The Learning Lab Membership: helping you be skilled, creative, current & have the resources you need with hundreds of treatment idea videos, lists and links to patient handouts, tools, assessments, and evaluations, a journal club, exclusive community forum and fun bonuses - just for being a member! OT Flourish Podcast: showcasing relevant interviews, answering questions, current articles and hot topics, but also to getting OT practitioners excited about working with older adults, give actionable ideas that listeners can take and use in their own practice and have some fun along the way! OT Resources: find the CEU discounts, e-books, handouts, forms and products that you have been looking for to ramp up your practice! Blog: free treatment ideas, education and resources to learn, relate and grow as an OT practitioner and student. Connect with OT Flourish via mchamberlain@seniorsflourish.com , or social media. [US-BASED RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > OT Potential OT Potential exists to help occupational therapy practitioners provide the best care possible. What started as an occupational therapy blog has evolved according to practitioner needs. Today on the site you can find: · A comprehensive guide to finding and landing the right OT job · A store with digital forms, ebooks and handouts · An overview of occupational therapy · ...and more! To receive updates, please sign up for the newsletter, via our homepage. OT Potential on social media Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest ​ [US-BASED RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > OTA Guide Have questions about an occupational therapist assistant (OTA) career? Our free tools will answer any questions about OTA salaries, licenses and school programs in your location. Visit > OTCoach OTCoach inspiring and supporting OTs to develop creative and courageous OT practice. OTCoach has been working with individual OTs, OT services and educators since 2005, during which time we have seen the amazing power of a “coach approach.” Interest in coaching in occupational therapy continues to grow, as both professions aim to help people live their lives with balance and purpose. We “coach” OTs themselves and also help OTs develop a coaching approach to their work. ​ Twitter: @OTCoachUK Facebook: facebook.com/OTCoach Linked In: linkedin.com/in/jengash Purchase our OTCoaching book [BRISTOL/SW ENGLAND BASED; COACHING AVAILABLE UK-WIDE] Visit > Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference (OTAC) The UKs only FREE Occupational Therapy Adaptations Conference and Exhibition Event. The conference focuses on bringing suppliers and OTs together in one place - in different venues across the UK - with one aim: to improve the industry as a whole and provide better value to the end user. ​ Who should attend? Occupational Therapists, occupational therapy assistants and support staff, commissioners, people working within housing (surveyors, architects and technicians), occupational therapy students and charities and charitable organisations. ​ The list of exhibitors we have exhibiting with us is endless. For instance:- The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), Handicare, Guldmann Hoists, Kingkraft, SensoryKraft, Capia PIP, Careflex, FRANKE, Clos-o-Mat, Impey, Safespaces, Triton showers, Geberit, Mangar, Langham GE, AKW, DLF, Otolift...and many more. ​ You can see the full details and listings on our website. Our event is a FREE Event for Delegates and we include refreshments throughout. Each venue holds around 500 Delegates and tickets are available for all of them on our website or via Eventbrite. ​ [UK-WIDE CONFERENCES] Visit > Ocupando los Márgenes Ocupando los Margenes - or Occupying the Margins is a website that promotes critical reflection in and from the margins of occupational therapy; it explores practice and principles outside conventional settings or countries. ​ Occupational therapy is explored in relation to human rights, equality, occupational justice and social transformation. Content includes perspectives from life in Rwanda and interventions with child refugees in Greece. The blog aids to improve reflexive thinking about principle concerns which ought to be approached by occupational therapy. ​ This website is in Spanish, but can be easily translated, through a Google Translate pop-up on your browser. ​ [SPAIN PLATFORM; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLD-WIDE] Visit > SPOTeurope - Student Platform Occupational Therapy Europe A place for the future OT. SPOTeurope aims to encourage and increase OT student connection across Europe. You can connect with other students to exchange experiences, opportunities, knowledge and ideas, all through SPOTeurope! The idea was developed at the European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE) Congress and since then has made huge progress! SPOT currently provides a blog (with news about the OT world), a forum (in which students can connect and ask questions), country representatives (who can answer OT questions in their country), Twitter, Facebook and more. Join in the discussion! Facebook: www.facebook.com/spoteurope Twitter: www.twitter.com/SPOTeurope ​ [EUROPEAN PLATFORM; ACCESSIBLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Securing a Sustainable Future (Council of Deans of Health) The Council of Deans of Healths Securing a Sustainable Future - Strategic Plan 2018-2021 (PDF). The Council of Deans of Health (CoDoH) represents the UK’s university faculties engaged in education and research for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (including Occupational Therapists). We are the voice of nursing, midwifery and AHP higher education and research. Operating across the UK at the heart of policy and political debate, we aim to lead policy at national and UK level, promoting the essential contribution of our members to health and social care. ​ Our strategic priorities · Influence policy UK-wide · Secure sustainable funding for our disciplines · Foster leadership and innovation ​ [UK ORGANISATION; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Stroke Core Competencies - Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARS) This e-learning resource provides a learning tool for health and social care staff to enable them to become more knowledgeable and skilful in the challenging area of stroke care. The resource is based on the Stroke Core Competencies which were published by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) in 2005. ​ The website provides a multidisciplinary resource which focuses on a wide range of core knowledge and skills required by all staff when delivering stroke care. The Core Competencies provide an interactive way of learning with quizzes, animations, video clips, and case scenarios. ​ + Stroke Advancing Modules > ​ [UK TRAINING RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > TED + TEDx Talks Playlist TED and TEDx Talks by former and current members of the occupational therapy community. All in one YouTube playlist. Compiled by Bill Wong (OTR/L), a 2x TEDx talker, who specialises in autism and social media. ​ + SEE ALSO: A growing LGBTQ+ TED/TEDx Talks YouTube Playlist . ​ [INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE] Visit > TRAMm CPD The TRAMm* (Tell , Record , Apply , Monitor and measure) Model and its tools the TRAMm Tracker and TRAMm Trail, collectively known as TRAMmCPD have been developed by Occupational Therapists to provide health and care professionals with a framework to meet the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD is a personal and subjective journey, as well as a professional responsibility and mandatory requirement. In order to be effective you need to Tell others, Record and Apply your learning, Monitor your progress and measure* the impact. The TRAMm Model is a dynamic, interactive model which encourages your engagement in CPD (Hearle and Lawson 2019 ) whilst the TRAMm Tracker and TRAMm Trail have been designed as tools to enable you to record your CPD, keep track of your progress and measure the outcomes of your learning. We have received feedback from health and care professionals who have successfully submitted their CPD Profile for the HCPC Audit using TRAMmCPD as a structure. The new, fully updated edition of our book A Strategic Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Health and Care Professionals: The TRAMm Model (2nd ed) is available to buy in paperback or ebook formats and is free to read for members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) as an eBook (once logged in: Library Resources – eBooks – eBook Central – search for TRAMm Model). Doctoral research is currently being undertaken to provide underpinning evidence for TRAMmCPD. Updates to the TRAMm Model is ongoing based on the results of our research, the latest TRAMmCPD information, resources and tools are free to download from our website. [*Please note that the lower case ‘m’ is used to denote measure purely to differentiate it from Monitor. It has no significance in terms of importance] [UK RESOURCE; APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > The Fund To Promote Awareness of Occupational Therapy (FPAOT) We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organisation, committed to ongoing resource development to support targeted education, research and professional development opportunities - that will increase the public’s understanding of occupational therapy. The Fund exists to achieve greater understanding, availability and use of occupational therapy and to promote the profession’s contributions to health, wellness, participation, productivity, and quality of life in society. ​ [US ORGANISATION; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > The OT Practice The OT Practice has the largest team of independent occupational therapists in the UK, specialising in providing high quality services nationwide to private, statutory and business clients. Our practice is based on our reputation for building trusted relationships with our clients, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. ​ Whether you are thinking about taking the first steps into private practice or are an experienced private practitioner, working with us could be just the answer. If you aren’t sure where to start, we can guide you through the process and provide tools to help manage your workload. Our office-based client management team help find, allocate and administer cases, leaving you time to focus on providing clients with the highest level of care. ​ [UK: HAMPSHIRE-BASED; SERVICES AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Visit > The Occupational Therapy Show The Occupational Therapy Show 2018, 21st and 22nd November. Venue: Hall 9, NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK Visitor cost: Free Join the UK's largest, free-to-attend, dedicated event just for OTs! This CPD education and trade show will be taking place at Birmingham’s NEC over a two day period. Don't miss out! Benefit from: · Access over 100 OT focused and interactive lectures, seminars and practical workshops View the conference programme by clicking here · Gain over 80 hours accredited CPD education · Learn from world-renowned speakers and experts · Update and refresh your learning across physical, mental health and learning difficulties, children and families, neurology in practice, housing and innovation, plus many more hot topics, specialist areas and new research relevant to OTs in practice · Research and source new products and services, through a network of over 270 trade exhibitors and suppliers. Providing information and advice for all your questions and need The Occupational Therapy Show is dedicated to informing, inspiring and investing in all Occupational Therapists. This truly is an event not to be missed! ​ [BIRMINGHAM, UK; NATIONWIDE, ANNUAL TRADE SHOW/CONFERENCE] Visit > Violence in the Occupational Therapy Workplace - Learning Module (University of Alberta) The 7 units in this module provide detailed information about violence in health care workplaces. They include a clear definition, a description of the factors that increase the risks of violence and realistic actions and resources that can be used, to prevent and manage wide-ranging forms of workplace violence. + CPD certificate available This free, online learning module was developed by Occupational Therapists, for Occupational Therapists. The work was carried out at the University of Alberta, with funding support from the Government of Alberta, Canada. We would like to thank all of the Occupational Therapists and occupational therapy students who contributed to this project - your input was invaluable. ​ [FOUNDED IN CANADA; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit >

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Hub Jobs Vacancies and voluntary roles. For occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and students. Before making contact or applying for a post, please consider your skillset and relevant experiences to-date. Vacancy applications will only be considered if you can clearly demonstrate you meet the criteria outlined. Interview tips OT CPD Courses Lead Voluntary Ad hoc/Flexible hours Worldwide (working remotely) The Hub T eam are looking for a passionate and driven occupational therapist, to lead in managing and growing our latest resource portal, OT CPD Courses . This is accessed by Plus+ Members (full upgrade to Membership Plus+ is provided to the post holder). It consists of short online programs, that provide - and then test - Members’ knowledge on a range of subjects within the profession. You will be enhancing your own CPD portfolio and networking with occupational therapists worldwide . You will feature on our website Team page and have access to the entire platform, our social media channels and email. Projects to include : Developing course content, in collaboration with Members; reaching out to the professional community for development of further courses; liaising with fellow team members to contribute their specialist knowledge; promoting the portal. This is a part-time, ad hoc role. No set hours are required. We ask that you engage regularly with other Hub Team members. All Team positions are currently voluntary. As The Occupational Therapy Hub's commercial division grows, management will reward its Team for their commitment. The Occupational Therapy Hub hubteam@theOThub.com Apply Research Lead Voluntary Ad hoc/Flexible hours Worldwide (working remotely) The Hub Team are looking for a passionate and driven occupational therapist to lead our internationally-utilised Research Portal 3.0 , accessed by Plus+ Members (full access to Plus+ resources provided). You will be enhancing your CPD portfolio and helping to connect OTs, OTAs and students to research, to inform their practice . You will feature on our website Team page and have access to the entire platform, our social media channels and email. Projects to include : Searching for new and recent research; uploading journal articles to the Portal; developing research categories; reaching out to Members, to submit their work; bringing content to the attention of Members via social networks. This is a part-time, ad hoc role. No set hours are required. We ask that you engage regularly with other Hub Team members. All Team positions are currently voluntary. As The Occupational Therapy Hub’s commercial division grows, management will reward its Team for their commitment. The Occupational Therapy Hub hubteam@theOThub.com Apply Webinars Lead Voluntary Ad hoc/Flexible hours Worldwide (working remotely) The Hub Team are looking for a passionate and driven occupational therapist, to help lead our work creating and showcasing educative webinars. This role would focus on growing the OT Webinars portal, accessed by Plus+ Members (full access to Plus+ resources provided). You will be enhancing your CPD portfolio and networking with occupational therapists worldwide . You will feature on our website Team page and have access to the entire platform, our social media channels and email. Projects to include : Expanding the library of video interviews, discussion topics and presentations; connecting with relevant organisations and reaching out to Members. This is a part-time, ad hoc role. No set hours are required. We ask that you engage regularly with other Hub Team members. All Team positions are currently voluntary. As The Occupational Therapy Hub’s commercial division grows, management will reward its Team for their commitment. The Occupational Therapy Hub hubteam@theOThub.com Apply Hub App Lead Voluntary Ad hoc/Flexible hours Worldwide (working remotely) The Hub Team are looking for a passionate and driven individual, to lead in updating and growing content on our iOS and Android app - The OT Hub App . You will be enhancing your CPD portfolio and networking with occupational therapists worldwide . You will feature on our website Team page and have access to the entire platform and app. Projects to include : Ensuring content on the platform (desktop and mobile sites) is echoed on the app, where possible; exploring new features and technical capabilities; providing app users with exclusive content; managing and reviewing updates, via Google Play and the App Store. This is a part-time, ad hoc role. No set hours are required. We ask that you engage regularly with other Hub Team members. All Team positions are currently voluntary. As The Occupational Therapy Hub’s commercial division grows, management will reward its Team for their commitment. The Occupational Therapy Hub hubteam@theOThub.com Apply New roles are uploaded periodically. Interested in a position, or in advertising a job? Contact the Hub Team

Get involved! Let's grow, together. ​​​ The Occupational Therapy Hub is a global community of practice, shaped by Members. Getting involved helps to grow content for all - whilst contributing towards your CPD! As a thank you, we upgrade dedicated contributors to Me mbership Plus+ . ​ ​​ Contact the Hub Start or join a conversation... Your Therapy Forum facilitates learning, questions and debate, in a moderated professional environment. Why not read and contribute to occupational therapy-related discussion? A great additional tool for your CPD! Therapy Forum (Free) Get writing! Your eyes into occupational therapy. Including educative discussion topics, insightful reflections and case studies. Are you an OT, OTA, student or other healthcare professional? Contact us to become a Writer. Therapy Articles (Free/Plus+) Collaborative Professional Development We invite you to engage in our two-part programme. Learn from others, be an active part of the occupational therapy community and receive a certificate. Hub CPD (Free) Share content or host an OT CPD Course Our short continuing professional development (CPD) courses allow therapists, assistants, students and the public to learn from others and receive a certificate on completion. Share content and we will upgrade you to Plus+ for free. OT CPD Courses (Plus+) Submit a resource to OT Downloads Home to assessments, documents, presentations, graphics and clinical and reflective tools. New content is added regularly . Share item(s) here and we will upgrade you to Plus+ Membership for free. OT Downloads (Pus+) Host The OT Journal Club! We have regular discussions on clinical applicability of articles, to enhance evidence-based practice and support your CPD. Why not host your own two-month Journal Club on the Hub? The OT Journal Club (Free) Help grow the global resource directory This portal contains useful resources and services for a clinician's care and career. All visitors can search expanding specialism categories. We need a collective input; what other resources or services should be included? Resources + Services Portal (Free) Add to the voices of occupational therapy We feature podcasts from around the world, for Members' ears to enjoy in one place. If you know of a podcast series that you think should be featured, let us know! Podcast Portal (Free) Highlight professional news and stories We collect online articles from around the world, signposting occupational therapy updates to Members. Bring one to our attention and be part of this collective effort. OT Updates (Plus+) Submit a resource to the Hub Store The Store is home to assessments, documents, presentations and clinical and reflective tools - all created by practising occupational therapists. Share your resource here and we'll upgrade you to Plus+ Membership for free. Hub Store (open-access) Be a more visible Occupational Therapist! Are you an independent OT? We want the public to easily find you and benefit from your support. Get in touch if you would like the Hub to showcase what you offer. Access Occupational Therapists (Free) Disseminate your research Research Portal is your gateway to showcase occupational therapy research with a global audience. Why not share infographics, original research, a literature review, opinion piece or a presentation? Research Portal (Plus+) Share an event worth knowing about Our community hosts, exhibits, partners and promotes events worldwide. If you know about a conference, seminar or networking evening worth sharing, let us know! OT Events (Free) Film or share video insights Members watch short films related to occupational therapy, all in one place. Wherever you are in the world, you can contribute videos for others to learn from. Share existing content with the community, or create your own! Therapy Videos (Free) Host an OT Webinar Plus+ Members access pre-recorded webinars, run by experienced clinicians. If you would like to host a v ideo presentation, interview, discussion or practical demonstration, w e want to hear from you! OT Webinars (Plus+) Share your feedback about the Hub The Occupational Therapy Hub constantly seeks to better the support we give, the resources you access and the experiences you have here. Help us grow and improve your global platform, with constructive criticism or positive feedback. Share your feedback Get involved! (Contact form) Contact us to get involved Thank you! We'll be in touch with you soon. Send

Hub C PD Your Collaborative Professional Development Programme Healthcare professionals are expected to undertake career-long professional development. We believe that collaboration is key to this. Our shared-learning programme is open to you. Hub CPD is composed of two activities. 1) Engage with fellow Members Widen your perspective and learn from clinicians internationally! You can do this either via the: Therapy Forum - Ask a profession or practice-related question, to occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and/or students. ​ OR ​ The OT Journal Club - Add your thoughts, questions or reflections, on the host's journal article and accompanying analysis. ​ 2) Submit a Therapy Article This will be uploaded to the Hub, for others to read and learn from. If you've not written one before, fear not! This can be either of the following: ​ A short, referenced article - on any specialism, setting or topic, related to occupational therapy or occupational science. OR A reflective piece - inspired by professional experience or a student placement. Reflection is a core occupational therapy skill; why not put it to practice? Once you have completed both activities, get back in touch with us, to receive your Hub CPD certificate Questions about Hub CPD? Keen to take part? ​ Email the Hub Team today, for Member's Writer access and to get started! Hub CPD: Email us to participate

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Mission Established 2017 The Occupational Therapy Hub Passionately empowering clinicians, students and those they support. Via a worldwide , educative community platform and app. Inclusive to everyone . Our Team Our Reasons for Being ​ To show the world the value of our health and social care profession ​ To share knowledge and resources, across an international community To provide a community of practice, reducing geographical and professional isolation The Aim To champion occupational therapy worldwide. To empower clinicians, students and those they support. What we do The Goals Led by our two core pas sions: A GLOBALLY COLLABORATIVE HUB ​ To share the latest occupational therapy-linked news and stories * To facilitate questions and debate in a safe, professional environment To provide free collaborative professional development opportunities To provide education, via continuing professional development courses * To showcase podcasts * and videos f rom around the world, in one place To signpost resources, services and research * to clinicians and the public To share inspirational and educative articles * - including reflective journals and case studies To host live and pre-recorded webinars * - presented by experienced occupational therapists To offer affordable downloadable tools * - information sheets, checklists, guidelines and presentations To provide marketing opportunities , that benefit both clinicians and health/social care organisations ​ ENHANCED OT AWARENESS ​ For individuals - access a therapist, to support you or someone you know For those considering or developing a career - opportunities and career pathways For the wider public - information about occupational therapy, its scope and services ​ ​ * These portals are accessible to Hub Members. Free and Plus+ Memberships available here . Promoting diverse therapy specialisms Expanding useful clinical reference guides Rewarding Members' content contributions Growth of health and social care partnerships VISION 2022 Get involved // Championing occupational therapy worldwide Join The Occupational Therapy Hub Your global occupational therapy community. O nline platform and app. Created and managed by occupational therapists, shaped by Members. The Occupational Therapy Hub is managed by The OT Hub Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company number: 11084421.

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Coronavirus + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry AOTA: Information Pertaining to Occupational Therapy in the Era of Coronavirus (COVID-19) To help all OT practitioners, educators, and students navigate through this uncertain time, we have lifted member-only access to this content. Visit > CDC: Coronavirus reports update Novel Coronavirus Reports: April 3, 2020 (Early Release) Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Among Residents and Staff Members of an Independent and Assisted Living Community for Older Adults — Seattle, Washington, 2020 Rapid Sentinel Surveillance for COVID-19 — Santa Clara County, California, March 2020 April 1, 2020 (Early Release) Presymptomatic Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 — Singapore, January 23–March 16, 2020 April 3, 2020 Preliminary Estimates of the Prevalence of Selected Underlying Health Conditions Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 — United States, February 12–March 28, 2020 Visit > EAPC: Coronavirus resources Coronavirus and the palliative care response In unprecedented times, the EAPC knows that many of our members, supporters and colleagues are providing care in challenging circumstances. We would like to help in any way we can and have set up a web page for our members to source and share important information and updates on caring for people with COVID-19. Please let us know if new or updated resources become available. On the EAPC blog we have created a coronavirus category with a small but growing collection of first hand stories. Visit > Gov.uk: Coronavirus (COVID-19): hospital discharge service requirements Sets out how health and care systems and providers should change their discharging arrangements and the provision of community support during the coronavirus situation. Visit > Gov.uk: Responding to COVID-19: the ethical framework for adult social care The current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, which began in December 2019, will have major implications for health and care services in the UK. As set out in the coronavirus action plan , published on 3 March 2020, the UK’s health and social care systems have planned extensively over the years for a pandemic and are well prepared to offer substantial protection to the public. Of course, the exact response to COVID-19 will be tailored to the nature, scale and location of the threat as our understanding of this develops. Visit > HCPC: COVID-19 hub In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the HCPC has worked with the UK Government to create a COVID-19 temporary register, of two parts. Our intention in doing so is to ensure there are no regulatory barriers to the following two groups practising on a temporary basis: COVID-19 temporary register of all former registrants who have de-registered in the past three years. We will ensure nobody appears on this list if they have been subject to fitness to practise concerns in the past. COVID-19 temporary register of third year students on UK approved programmes, who have completed all their clinical practice placements. Visit > NHS Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coronavirus (COVID-19) contents: Advice for everyone Advice for people at higher risk Symptoms and what to do Self-isolation if you or someone you live with has symptoms More information Visit > RCOT: Coronavirus FAQ The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 emergency situation. The following frequently asked questions provide members with guidance on the changing situation. We urge members to read through the FAQs, and follow the advice given by the government, public health agencies and your employer. Visit > WFOT: Occupational Therapy and the COVID-19 Pandemic - information and resources 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 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. Visit > WHO: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) training: Online training Online training courses for: COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform to support country preparedness and response Introduction to emerging respiratory viruses, including novel coronavirus Clinical Care Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Health and safety briefing for respiratory diseases – ePROTECT Visit > WHO: Country & Technical Guidance - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) All technical guidance by topic: Critical preparedness, readiness and response actions for COVID-19 National laboratories Risk communication and community engagement Early investigation protocols Naming the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Country-level coordination, planning, and monitoring Clinical care Operational support and logistics Virus origin/Reducing animal-human transmission Humanitarian operations, camps and other fragile settings Surveillance, rapid response teams, and case investigation Infection protection and control / WASH Guidance for schools, workplaces & institutions Points of entry / mass gatherings Health workers Maintaining Essential Health Services and Systems Scientific Briefs Visit >

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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Social Prescribing + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry A connected society: A strategy for tackling loneliness (HM Government) The relationships we have with our friends, family, neighbours and colleagues are, for many of us, the most important things in our lives. Increasingly, we understand the link between having strong and meaningful social connections and living a healthy and successful life. And we see that having more connected communities means a more thriving, productive society, in which we can all contribute and live fulfilling lives. ​ [PDF document from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport] ​ [UK GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Delivering a primary care-based social prescribing initiative: a qualitative study of the benefits and challenges (Br J Gen Pract) Authors : Skivington, K., Smith, M., Chng, N.R., Mackenzie, M., Wyke, S. and Mercer, S.W. Journal : British Journal of General Practice, 2018; 68 (672): e487-e494 Background: Social prescribing is a collaborative approach to improve inter-sectoral working between primary health care and community organisations. The Links Worker Programme (LWP) is a social prescribing initiative in areas of high deprivation in Glasgow, Scotland, that is designed to mitigate the negative impacts of the social determinants of health. ​ Aim: To investigate issues relevant to implementing a social prescribing programme to improve inter-sectoral working to achieve public health goals. ​ [UK JOURNAL; ACCESSIBLE AND RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > Just what the doctor ordered: Social prescribing - a guide for local authorities (Local Government Association) The challenge of the ageing population and supporting people with long-term conditions is one of the biggest our society faces. Chronic illnesses consume approximately 70 per cent of the health budget. But as there is no cure for them they require us to look beyond the traditional clinical model the NHS offers. This is where social prescribing comes in. By connecting people with local community services and activities we can improve the health and wellbeing of large numbers of people. Published : May 2016 ​ [UK-BASED ASSOCIATION; PDF DOCUMENT RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > Social Prescribing (Healthy London Partnership) Social prescribing is a way of linking patients in primary care with sources of support within the community. It provides GPs with a non-medical referral option that can operate alongside existing treatments to improve health and wellbeing. ​ People are living longer and as they get older, developing long term health conditions. Their health is affected by a wide range of factors including employment, housing, debt, social isolation and culture. These factors are not amenable to traditional health interventions. The NHS England Five Year Forward View calls for a radical upgrade in prevention and public health, and greater engagement with people and communities to harness the energy and potential they have. ​ Social prescribing presents the NHS and local authorities with an opportunity to do this. It helps people to make use of existing community services, resources and facilities which can help them manage or overcome these social factors. Social prescribing can help to improve the health of local people, the quality of care and services, and productivity as part of sustainability and transformation plans (STPs). ​ [UK-BASED ORGANISATION; INFORMATION AND VIDEO RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > Social Prescribing (NHS England) Social prescribing is a way for local agencies to refer people to a link worker. Link workers give people time, focusing on ‘what matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing. They connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. ​ Link workers also support existing community groups to be accessible and sustainable, and help people to start new groups, working collaboratively with all local partners. Social prescribing works for a wide range of people, including people: with one or more long-term conditions who need support with their mental health who are lonely or isolated who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing ​ [UK NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > Social prescribing and community-based support: Summary guide (NHS England) The Social Prescribing Summary Guide is intended for people and organisations leading local implementation of social prescribing. It enables: increased understanding of what good social prescribing looks like and why social prescribing improves outcomes and experiences for people, their families and carers, as well as achieving more value from the system commissioning of local social prescribing connector schemes, enabling all general practices, local authorities and other agencies to refer people with wider social needs to community-based support collaborative working amongst all local partners at a ‘place-based’ local level, to recognise the value of community groups and assets and to enable people to build or rebuild friendships, community connections and a sense of belonging, as well as accessing existing services ​ Published : 31st January 2019 ​ [UK-NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE; PDF DOCUMENT RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > Social prescribing resources (NHS Health Scotland) Use the resources on this page to help promote mental health and well being through social prescribing. Social prescribing is commonly used in primary care settings and provides non-medical options for primary care staff to draw on to support their patients’ health and wellbeing, including their mental health. Social prescribing is an approach used to support self-management. It is primarily used for connecting people to non-medical sources of support or resources within their community. It can also be used by professionals working in other services and enhances the holistic approaches to addressing health, wellbeing and mental health problems. The resources include a background paper, a guidance paper, written case studies and video case studies . [NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, SCOTLAND; RESOURCES RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > The social and economic impact of the Rotherham Social Prescribing Pilot: Main Evaluation Report This report is the final output from the independent evaluation of the innovative Rotherham Social Prescribing Pilot. The Pilot was delivered by Voluntary Action Rotherham in partnership with more than 20 local voluntary and community organisations. It was commissioned by NHS Rotherham and funded from April 2012 to March 2014 as part of a wider GP-led Integrated Case Management Pilot with the aim of increasing the capacity of GP practices to meet the non-clinical needs of their patients with long-term conditions, including support for their carers. ​ Authors : Chris Dayson Nadia Bashir Publication : September 2014 ​ [Sheffield Hallam University: Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research] ​ [UK UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > What is social prescribing? (The King's Fund) Social prescribing, sometimes referred to as community referral, is a means of enabling GPs, nurses and other primary care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services. Recognising that people’s health is determined primarily by a range of social, economic and environmental factors, social prescribing seeks to address people’s needs in a holistic way. It also aims to support individuals to take greater control of their own health. Social prescribing schemes can involve a variety of activities which are typically provided by voluntary and community sector organisations. Examples include volunteering, arts activities, group learning, gardening, befriending, cookery, healthy eating advice and a range of sports. [UK-BASED ORGANISATION; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Music Therapy + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry FROM THE HARP: Using music within occupational therapy Music is important for all cultures and at all stages of life. Human occupation and meaningful activity are a key part of occupational therapy. Enabling participation through music to make it meaningful for clients is a blend of musical and occupational therapy. Visit > From Let It Be to It Must Be Love: the development of a choir for patients and staff at a high secure hospital. Patients in high secure services are necessarily excluded from the rest of society, a situation which nevertheless risks them becoming further alienated and unwell. Recent policy developments aimed at making mental health services more recovery focused and socially inclusive challenged therapists to find ways to introduce them in a high secure setting. A joint project initiated by the music therapist and a clinical specialist occupational therapist at a high secure hospital attempted to put these principles into practice by involving patients and staff in a weekly choir, which the members decided would be called the Vocal Group Visit > In the Groove: An Evaluation to Explore a Joint Music Therapy and Occupational Therapy Intervention for Children with Acquired Brain Injury By Karen Twyford & Samantha Watters An acquired brain injury in children disrupts brain development and neural pathways, which may have serious implications on occupational role performance. Assessment and management of children with neurological disorders is complex and treatment requires the engagement of a multidisciplinary team. Increasing evidence indicates that both occupational therapists and music therapists work effectively towards similar goals with children with acquired brain injury. This evaluation investigated the effectiveness of a joint music therapy and occupational therapy group in promoting the development of self-regulation skills in children with an acquired brain injury or neurological condition, as part of a pilot project at a regional paediatric hospital in Australia. Visit > Music & Sound Therapy Music is a very powerful sensory modulation tool! The therapeutic effects of music on the nervous system are well researched. Literature states that a 60 beat per minute pulse can help entrain healthy internal rhythms. Some important considerations before using music in the environment or during OT treatment sessions include the following: diagnosis, age, culture, environment, personal preferences, sensitivities, and personal history. Visit > Music and the inner self | James Rhodes | TEDxMadrid In times of superficiality and exteriority we need to learn to look into ourselves, and truly listening to music is a great way of doing this. Music is a trustable friend that can save you even in your darkest moments Visit > Music as an occupational therapy treatment medium in a continuing care setting – a study A programme that increased their self-expression was most desirable for the patients. The occupational therapy team ran an established therapeutic programme, based on the best evidence based practice. An occupational therapist in the continuing care unit noted the benefit, to patients with dementia, of a varied programme that included music. Visit > Music, Physical and Occupational Therapists: How We Can Work Together As the music therapy profession grows, so does the opportunity for collaboration among other therapists. This post will address two specific therapists in particular: physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs). Music therapists can (and do) work with PTs and OTs in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities co-treating patients/students as they work towards their therapeutic goals. Though all work towards similar goals and therapeutic outcomes, each therapist has a different specialty. Visit > OT Innovations - Music Therapy Occupational Therapy has grown significantly as a profession since it’s conception in mental health. The current work of many dedicated practitioners and educators promises an explosion of information and research, which will continue to transform our theoretical models, frameworks, practices, and perspectives on occupation and mental health altogether. It is the mission of this website to promote embodied, comprehensive, and person-centered practice by providing a platform for global networking, resource sharing, and educational offerings. Visit > OT and Music Therapy: An interdisciplinary approach to improving handwriting in children on the autism spectrum By: Meg Ladyman, MS, OTR In creating an evidenced based treatment plan, one needs to start with an evidenced-based intervention. This author is using the Handwriting Without Tears (HWWT) to facilitate writing progress in pre-writers on the autism spectrum Visit > Occupational therapy and the use of music tempo in the treatment of the mental health care user with psychosis The mental health care user (MHCU) with psychosis has restrictions in occupational performance components and occupational performance areas, causing impaired activity participation, compromising the achievement of Occupational Therapy (OT) goals with this population. The effect of slow versus fast tempo music during OT treatment of the MHCU with psychosis was investigated by means of a quantitative, experimental study. Visit > Should Music Be Used Therapeutically in Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy addresses the dysfunction found in a wide variety of psychiatric, developmental, and physical disorders. The motor, sensory, cognitive, social, and emotional components of a person's functional perfonnance are all addressed. Considering the holistic phLiosophy of occupational therapy, its broad client base, and its traditional use of creative and purposeful activity, music would seem to be an ideal modality Visit >

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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Neurology + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry MEB Neurohabilitación MEB was born of the desire to find solutions for a better life. We are a group of professionals who come from the field of neurological rehabilitation - occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and other professionals from the health and social sector. We transfer to the clinic the current knowledge offered by neuroscience and social health research. From a clinical point of view, we bring our experience and specialisation of the nervous system, based on a constant updating of knowledge during the last twenty years. During this time, our objective has always been to find the best solutions to the unique circumstances of each patient, each person. ​ Our intervention is aimed at people affected by acquired brain damage, neurodegenerative diseases, spinal cord injury, dysfunctional states of the nervous system and all those who, for any reason, have lost their level of autonomy. ​ [SPAIN-BASED; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease For most individuals with Parkinsons disease, they will receive a multidisciplinary treatment plan including occupational therapy. The main role of OT is to increase performance and engagement in activities within the home or community that are valued by the individual. The aim of this is to improve functionality and overall quality of life.' Visit > Ocupatea Occupational therapy and intervention for people with neuro-developmental disorders. A blog, documents and materials, with a focus on autism. Created by Sabina Barros, university lecturer in Spain. ​ Website language: Spanish [SPANISH RESOURCE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Raising Superstar Kids with ADHD In this guidebook on parenting children with ADHD, you'll discover: Game-changing strategies to make everyday life with ADHD easier for both you and your child A closer look at ADHD and how it affects the brain How to make sure you get the right diagnosis and the disorders commonly mistaken for ADHD Methods to help your child manage their symptoms long-term with medical and non-medical ADHD interventions How to help your child make friends and improve social skills, including how ADHD impacts your child’s social development Techniques to help your child manage intense emotions without tantrums - plus tips on expressing gratitude, building pride, and extending compassion for others The ADHD superpowers your child has, and how you can nurture these qualities in them The crucial role of routines in your child’s daily life - including a sample routine you can easily follow and apply How to set your child up for school success - and why it’s important to get teachers and classmates involved Visit > Stroke Core Competencies - Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARS) This e-learning resource provides a learning tool for health and social care staff to enable them to become more knowledgeable and skilful in the challenging area of stroke care. The resource is based on the Stroke Core Competencies which were published by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) in 2005. ​ The website provides a multidisciplinary resource which focuses on a wide range of core knowledge and skills required by all staff when delivering stroke care. The Core Competencies provide an interactive way of learning with quizzes, animations, video clips, and case scenarios. ​ + Stroke Advancing Modules > ​ [UK TRAINING RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Housing + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry Beyond Accessibility Beyond Accessibility is created by a team of therapists who specialise in how people live in the home environment. We create and publish home modification information for OTs, healthcare professionals, home owners and contractors. We are passionate about finding practical solutions to everyday problems at home that go beyond making environments accessible. Our goal is to connect people with quality resources to improve how people live by implementing customised solutions to everyday problems at home. Visit > Branch Properties Are you having problems finding an accessible property to rent or purchase for your client? We provide a personal, specialist service designed for those requiring accessible homes and can offer advice and project manage adaptions or modifications. Let us do the hard work, so you don’t have to. ​ [UK: LONDON-BASED; SERVICES AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Visit > Design Council - The principles of inclusive design Inclusive design aims to remove the barriers that create undue effort and separation. It enables everyone to participate equally, confidently and independently in everyday activities. This guide explains the principles of inclusive design, and gives examples of inclusive design methods for new buildings. [UK-BASED; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Freedom by Symphony Freedom is a multi-generational accessible kitchen concept designed and manufactured by the Symphony Group. The Freedom range embraces both specialist design features and the latest kitchen styles to create attractive, accessible and Doc-M compliant kitchen designs. Freedom kitchens can be designed to your clients requirements, combining unrivalled functionality and style to create the perfect kitchen, without any limitations. Symphony has developed Freedom in collaboration with the UK's leading expert in accessible design, Adam Thomas. Adam has an unparalleled reputation, with over 35 years of design experience alongside years of research in the field or accessible and multi-generational living. Visit > Healthy & Independent We are specialists in minor and major adaptations, manual handling people and mindfulness in social care. Teaching the correct handling techniques are essential, in order to minimise any risk of accident and to increase safety and dignity. We offer clinical support and workshops online and in situ. [SERVICES AVAILABLE IN SPAIN AND THE UK] Visit > Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference (OTAC) The UKs only FREE Occupational Therapy Adaptations Conference and Exhibition Event. The conference focuses on bringing suppliers and OTs together in one place - in different venues across the UK - with one aim: to improve the industry as a whole and provide better value to the end user. ​ Who should attend? Occupational Therapists, occupational therapy assistants and support staff, commissioners, people working within housing (surveyors, architects and technicians), occupational therapy students and charities and charitable organisations. ​ The list of exhibitors we have exhibiting with us is endless. For instance:- The Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Handicare, Guldmann Hoists, Kingkraft, SensoryKraft, Capia PIP, Careflex, FRANKE, Clos-o-Mat, Impey, Safespaces, Triton showers, Geberit, Mangar, Langham GE, AKW, DLF, Otolift ...and many more.​ You can see the full details and listings on our website. Our event is a FREE event for delegates and we include refreshments throughout. Each venue holds around 500 Delegates and tickets are available for all of them on our website or via Eventbrite. ​ [UK-WIDE CONFERENCES] Visit > SGN Locking Cooker Valve SGN manages the network distributing natural and green gas to 5.9 million homes and businesses across the south of England and Scotland. Our free locking cooker valve helps customers living in vulnerable circumstances across the UK retain their independence at home and provides reassurance to carers and relatives. The simple safety device is fitted to existing gas cooker pipework. When the valve is locked, the gas supply to the cooker is stopped and eliminates the risk of the cooker being unintentionally turned on or left on when the carer or relative leaves the house or the room. ​ [UK GAS NETWORK; LOCKING COOKER VALVE AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Visit > The Platform Lift Company Offering one of the biggest ranges of home lift solutions, including open residential platform lifts and cabin style residential lifts. Whether you want to achieve access to the different floors within your home or to overcome an architectural barrier, such as a flight of steps, The Platform Lift Company will give you a variety of options to suit your individual needs and living space. ​ [UK-BASED; SERVICES AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Visit >

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The Occupational Therapy Hub Team We passionately empower clinicians, students and those they support. Our team of occupational therapists spans cultures and skillsets. Click our faces to find out more. Jamie Grant Founder / Managing Director Abigail Brown Therapy Articles Lead Ainun Meutia ('Tia') Paediatrics Lead Claire Davies Gaunt Company Secretary Jamie Grant - Team J amie Grant Founder and Managing Director Specialist Neu rological Occupational Therapist in Bristol, UK Contact Jamie With a decade of experience in hospitality, media and television production, Jamie took a new direction. After a year as a mental health support worker, he decided that a career in healthcare better matched his values. Jamie relocated from London to Bristol, to train as an Occupational Therapist at the University of the West of England (UK). Jamie works clinically as an Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist, providing outpatient rehabilitation. He integrates neuro-technology and traditional functional rehab methods, to maximise outcomes for adults. Previously, he worked for a community paediatric disability service and before that in a brain injury rehabilitation unit. Other past experiences include being a rotational OT (in acute NHS hospitals) and working within an urgent care rapid response team. Jamie also completed placements within stroke rehabilitation and at a young persons' mental health charity. The Occupational Therapy Hub has been Jamie's labour of love, since he first launched the platform in 2017. He enjoys collaborating with occupational therapists and healthcare staff around the world. He has a bold vision for the Hub. By sharing knowledge and breaking down information and international barriers, Jamie believes that his team can make a valued contribution to health and social care. He strives to bring a global community together. In doing so, The Occupational Therapy Hub can directly empower clinicians and students, indirectly supporting patients and clients. Abigail Brown Therapy Articles Lead Occupational Therapist in Hereford, UK Contact Abigail Abigail graduated in 2017 with an MSc in pre-reg Occupational Therapy from Plymouth University, UK. She has worked in community adult mental health and learning disabilities as a mental health practitioner; supporting people in their own homes through the recovery model. Abigail found a passion for empowering this client group, focusing on skill development and increasing independent living skills. Through working with those who have a learning disability, Abigail has developed a passion for advocating for the rights and choices of those who are vulnerable. A large part of the job involves supporting communication and making reasonable adjustments through best practice. Working in a generic role, Abigail valued the challenge of weaving her OT skills into practice to promote the benefits of OT across mental healthcare. Abigail has a passion for learning and gaining new experiences in the world of OT. She has an interest in research and promoting the value of the profession, through evidence based practice. In her spare time, Abigail enjoys exercising at the gym and cycling, reading and going to the beach with friends and family. Ainun Meutia ('Tia') Paediatrics Lead Occupational Therapist in Jakarta, Indonesia Contact Tia Tia is a school-based occupational therapist, with more than 10 years’ experience. Since graduating from the University of Indonesia, Tia has been working in the school setting; teaching and coaching have always been her passion. She is also a guest lecturer for the occupational therapy major at her alma mater. Tia loves iced coffee as much as she loves sharing her knowledge and experiences in parenting classes, talking about attachment and child development. Currently she is interested to learn more about the occupation of sleep. Claire Davies Gaunt Company S ecretary Based in Kent, UK Contact Claire Graduating from Sheffield University with a degree in Law, Claire is currently also working at a digital scheduling company. Past roles include Paralegal and Office Manager in the London office of a well-known Belgian chocolate company. Claire brings many years of knowledge of the legal sector and has previously been an EA for a charity start-up and a policy officer at City Hall, in the Mayor's office. Outside of work, Claire enjoys everything Kent and London have to offer. But she loves to escape to the mountains as many times as possible in the winter, to get back on the skis! Ainun Meutia - Team Abigail Brown - Team Claire Davies Gaunt - Team

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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Autistic Spectrum Condition + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry Garry Burge - Asperger Syndrome and Autism Advocacy Offering personal experience, through trial and error, to help raise awareness. Garry Burge was born in Brisbane, Australia in August 1972 and was diagnosed as having Asperger Syndrome in July 1998. Being diagnosed has helped him to understand who he is as a person and explained why he was different from other people and the world around him. ​ His diagnosis helped to answer some of the following questions: ​ Why it was difficult for him to make friends His constant obsessions in trains, pocket watches, orchids and history The difficulty in not being able to fit into and adjust to the school environment Why he was bullied and teased within secondary school Experience of having depression and social isolation earlier in his life Not having a lighter side Seeing things and taking comments from other people very literally Unemployment issues and not being able to find employment Visit Garry Burge's website to find out more and learn from his experiences. This includes autism and employment, Asperger Syndrome advocacy, links and support. ​ [AUSTRALIA-BASED; INSIGHTS RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > Look Hear Australia Look Hear Australia focuses on bringing the top resources and resource pages, on children with complex and additional needs, together under one site. Our motto is "it's not hard to make it easy" and we strive to make the search for quality information, programs, equipment and resources easy. [AUSTRALIA-BASED RESOURCE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > National Autistic Society (UK) The leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families. Providing information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for autistic people. ​ [UK-BASED; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Special Supplies Special Supplies was founded with a goal to address the difficulty parents and educators encounter when attempting to find reliable, safe and effective tools for children with special needs. We discovered that, by doing our due diligence to ensure that our products were effective and safe, we were taking a load off the shoulders of those most invested in the well-being of these children. All of our products are selected by a team of parents and experienced therapists, which helps us ensure we provide the very best in Oral Motor, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Daily Living, School and Sensory products. Our team is dedicated to providing customers with the best selection of products for children and adults with special needs. Our passion is not only to raise awareness about the issues facing those with autistic and sensory integration needs, but to offer a therapeutic solution at an affordable price. ​ [US-WIDE SERVICE] Visit > The IAD Company The IAD Company are Architectural and Interior Design consultants practicing across England and Wales with experience designing environments for children and adults with additional mental and physical needs. IAD’s involvement can be anything from simple floor plans through to fully considered interior design layouts with colour schemes, electrical plans, furniture layouts and anything else that may be required. IAD provide a package following the OT assessment in conjunction with the OT who produced the report. We do not provide a one-size-fits-all package and will adapt our service to supplement the OT’s in whatever way is most beneficial to the project. ​ [UK-BASED ORGANISATION; SERVICES AVAILABLE ACROSS ENGLAND AND WALES] Visit >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Nutrition + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry AJOT: Nutritional Support and the Occupational Therapist’s Role Nutrition, although important, is often overlooked during hospitalization. At Grant Hospital of Chicago, a nutritional support team is trained in recognizing, assessing, and managing nutritional disorders. The occupational therapist member of this team works to enhance patients’ functional independence physically and emotionally. Knowledge of nutrition is necessary for all health professionals when dealing with the total person. Visit > NHS: New brain diet 'slows mental decline' "Eating food rich in vitamins and minerals keeps the brain younger," reports the Daily Express. The headline was prompted by a US study of a new diet called MIND, which appeared to slow down ageing of the brain. The MIND diet was developed specifically to help improve brain function and reduce dementia, and is a combination of the Mediterranean diet and the blood pressure-lowering DASH diet . Both of these diets have previously shown positive effects on cognitive decline. The researchers wanted to see if they could narrow down which elements were the most important. Visit > Nutritank A nutrition and lifestyle medicine community with the very best educational resources at your fingertips empowering medical students, healthcare professionals and patients alike Visit > Occupational Therapy for Adults with Overweight and Obesity: Mapping Interventions Involving Occupational Therapists Worldwide obesity rates are increasing. The effectiveness of occupational therapy in overweight and obese adults has not yet been clarified. Objectives . The scoping review aimed at examining the evidence on interventions involving occupational therapists in the treatment of adults with overweight and obesity. Methods . Data on interventions involving occupational therapists and reporting on lifestyle-related outcomes in overweight and obese adults was extracted from the databases Cochrane, PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase, including hand and reference search. The scoping review methodology of Arksey and O’Malley was used. Conclusions were based on numerical and narrative analysis. Visit > The Role of Occupational Therapy in Diabetes and Lifestyle Interventions by Ryan Osal I started to pursue training in health and wellness coaching because of my interest in food and nutrition. That opened up my idea of the preventive part of OT and our important role in diabetes and lifestyle modification. Visit > The application of an occupationaltherapy nutrition education programme for children who are obese The aim of this study was to evaluate an occupational therapy nutri-tion education programme for children who are obese with the use of two interactive games. A quasi-experimental study was carried out at a municipal school in For-taleza, Brazil. A convenient sample of 200 children ages 8–10 years old participated in the study. Data collection comprised a semi-structured interview, direct and struc-tured observation, and focus group, comparing two interactive games based on the food pyramid (video game and board game) used individually and then combined. Both play activities were effi cient in the mediation of nutritional concepts, with a preference for the board game. In the learning strategies, intrinsic motivation and metacognition were analysed. Visit > holisticot.org: Do You Eat Well? Part of the OT scope of practice is helping people eat healthy food, meal plan, and shop for and prepare well-balanced nutritional meals.1 However, given the variety of information and new studies that seem to contradict older ones, many wonder, “What should I eat?” Nutrition and Health According to Dean Ornish, MD, “Currently, over 75% of the $2.8 trillion in health care costs are due to chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes, that can be largely prevented by making comprehensive lifestyle changes. We don’t need to wait for a new drug or laser or high-tech breakthrough; we simply need to put into practice what we already know.” Visit >

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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Music Therapy + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry Tuning in to Meaningful Occupation: Using Music in Long-Term Care Approximately 1.4 million older adults reside in skilled nursing settings in the United States (Harris-Kojetin et al., 2013). The incidence of situational and clinical depression in this setting is alarmingly high (Ulbricht, Rothschild, Hunnicutt, & Lapane, 2017) and is related to loss of independence, feelings of social isolation and loneliness, ever-present death and grief, stale programming, and lack of meaningful in-house activities (Choi, Ransom, & Wyllie, 2008). Visit >