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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Learning (Intellectual) Disabilities + 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 'Confidential Enquiry into Premature Deaths of People with Learning Disabilities' (CIPOLD) Report (Heslop, et al. 2013) This report follows Death By Indifference, also listed on this page. This confidential enquiry looks further into to why people with learning disabilities sometimes live shorter lives than other people - and what we can do to change this. ​ [UK CHARITY REPORT; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'Death By Indifference' (Mencap, 2007) This report will set out why we believe there is institutional discrimination within the NHS, and why people with a learning disability get worse healthcare than non-disabled people. We present the stories of six people who we believe have died unnecessarily. We do so because healthcare professionals need to realise the serious - even fatal - consequences of their lack of understanding. We do so to point out that these professionals must work to ensure that such tragedies can never happen again' (Mencap, 2007). ​ ​ Easy read PDF ​ [UK CHARITY REPORT; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'How Social Care Staff can use Reasonable Adjustments to support the health of people with Learning Disabilities' (Public Health England 2017) Reasonable adjustments are the changes the law says people or services must make so disabled people can use services as easily as everybody else. Putting reasonable adjustments in place can help people with learning disabilities get better healthcare and live longer. This document lays out some tips and advice about how we can ensure individuals with learning disabilities have the reasonable adjustments they need in order to access healthcare safely and effectively. ​ [UK GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'Improving Healthcare Access for People with Learning Disabilities' This link provides access to copies of government guidance to support your practice and build your skills. This includes information around common health needs, reasonable adjustments, mental capacity act, hospital admissions, pain management, dementia and palliative and end of life care for people with learning disabilities. ​ [UK GOVERNMENT WEBSITE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'Occupational Therapy for People with Learning Disabilities: Findings from a research study' (2010) Authors:Lillywhite, A. and Haines, D. (2010) Published by:(Royal) College of Occupational Therapists This highlights key points from research undertaken by the (then) College of Occupational Therapists' 'Specialist Section: People with Learning Disabilities'. The research was commissioned with the aim of exploring and documenting the nature of occupational therapy with people with learning disabilities across the United Kingdom, from the perspectives of occupational therapists and support workers. [UK PROFESSIONAL BODY; PDF INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'Valuing People Now: a new three-year strategy for people with learning disabilities' (Department of Health, 2009) Valuing People Now was published in 2009 as the UK Government's three-year strategy to improve and promote the rights, choice, inclusion and independence of individuals with learning disabilities. ​ Easy read report (PDF) ​ [UK GOVERNMENT REPORT; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > A Picture Of Health (NHS South of England) Easy read information that can help people with learning disabilities better understand health, illness, lifestyle and treatments. This website has easy read information about lots of different health conditions. ​ [UK NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE WEBSITE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Beyond Words Empowering people through pictures. ​ Beyond Words provides books and training to support people who find pictures easier to understand than words. Whether supporting somebody with a learning disability or communication difficulty, their products empower people through pictures. ​ [UK-BASED SERVICE; SERVICES AVAILABLE INTERNATIONALLY] Visit > Brandon Trust Our charity exists to enable children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism to live life in the way they choose. We do that by providing high-quality, individualised support that focuses on enabling people to achieve their dreams and truly live free. Visit > British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) Professor Gerry Simon set up BILD in 1971, because he was convinced there could be better support in the community for people with disabilities. They’ve been championing the rights of people with disabilities ever since. BILD uses its skills, knowledge and experience to turn policy into practice, solve problems and improve support. In working with Government departments, local authorities, health trusts, service providers and mainstream organisations, our aim is to improve the quality of the lives of people with disabilities (BILD 2017). The BILD website has a range of resources for service users, family, carers, support workers and professionals around how to effectively support and work with individuals with learning disabilities. ​ [UK CHARITY; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Care Farming UK Up-to-date website that allows you to search for your nearest Care Farm, by postcode. Visit > Challenging Behaviour and Learning Disabilities: prevention and interventions for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges (NICE Guidelines, 2015) This guideline covers interventions and support for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and behaviour that challenges. It highlights the importance of understanding the cause of behaviour that challenges, and performing thorough assessments so that steps can be taken to help people change their behaviour and improve their quality of life. The guideline also covers support and intervention for family members or carers. ​ [UK PUBLIC BODY GUIDELINES; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Communicating with people with a learning disability (Mencap) This information is designed to provide a brief introduction to communication and the problems faced by someone with a learning disability. It also contains tips on how you can be a better communicator, and how you can help someone with a learning disability get their message across. ​ [UK CHARITY; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Down's Syndrome Association The only organisation in the UK focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome. ​ [UK CHARITY; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Easy Health This website has lots of easy read resources around health, food and exercise and videos that are accessible for use when working with individuals with learning disabilities. ​ [UK WEBSITE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Easy-Read Information about Mental Health (Peter Bates) Some people with learning disabilities need to use mental health services, but can find that these services are not well informed about how to support them. One part of good support is the provision of easy read information about mental health services, human rights and psychiatric treatment. ​ [UK WEBSITE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities Our aim is to ensure that people with learning disabilities continue to get better lives. We do this by gaining knowledge, improving practice and influencing of policy through our work directly with people with learning disabilities. We believe that people with learning disabilities should have the same rights and the same choices as everyone else in society” (Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, 2017). The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities work in the following key areas: Employment and education Family, friends and community Rights and equality Health and Well Being Getting the right support Changing service delivery ​ [UK CHARITY; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Learning Disability England Learning Disability England is a charity and membership organisation working to make life better for people with learning disabilities and their families. Learning Disability England brings together people with learning disabilities, families and friends and organisations so that we can do more and shout louder. ​ [UK-BASED CHARITY] Visit > LearningDisability.co.uk We aim to provide information, education, resources, advocacy and services for those working with adults with learning disabilities. ​ We are committed to the social inclusion for all people with a learning disability into mainstream society. This can be achieved through the wider education and training of all communities in understanding learning disabilities, it’s impact upon the individual, the family and equality of life. ​ [UK-BASED ORGANISATION; INFORMATION APPLICABLE 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 > MyLiferaft MyLiferaft is an online place for an individual’s health and well-being information that helps to connect them to you and others in their care circle. All their information is stored safely and easily, allowing only those that they choose to be able to access it. It’s not just about the facts and figures; they can store information such as “I love a cup of tea with my medication!” or “I’m scared of injections!” This allows those that care for them to know what helps them to feel better, and their care circle to feel better informed to support them. ​ [UK: SOUTHAMPTON-BASED SERVICE; AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Visit > NICE Guidelines and Quality Standards (Learning Disabilities) NICE Guidelines - Review the evidence across broad health and social care topics: Care and support of people growing older with learning disabilities Challenging behaviour and learning disabilities: prevention and interventions for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges Learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges: service design and delivery Mental health problems in people with learning disabilities: prevention, assessment and management Quality Standards - Set out priority areas for quality improvement in health and social care: Learning disabilities: challenging behaviour Learning disabilities: identifying and managing mental health problems ​ [UK-BASED ORGANISATION; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > RCOT Specialist Section: People with Learning Disabilities We organise educational events, act in an advisory and consultative capacity and provide updates on developments in national policies affecting learning disability services. We support each other's professional development and work cooperatively to shape and influence learning disability national policy. Our networks create links between occupational therapists and students who have an interest in people with learning disabilities (Royal College of Occupational Therapists 2017). ​ [UK PROFESSIONAL BODY; PAID MEMBERSHIP LOG IN REQUIRED] Visit > Safeguarding: Easy-read leaflets (Newham London) Some easy read leaflets about hate crime, keeping safe at home and keeping safe while out and about, to support individuals with learning disabilities to better understand these issues, and how they can stay safe. [UK BOROUGH COUNCIL WEBSITE; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > Scottish Commission for Learning Disability The Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) is the lead strategic partner to the Scottish Government in the delivery of learning disability strategy and policy. Visit > Sensory World Sensory world was set up as a tool to support individuals with learning disabilities to learn to use computers and to fill a gap in provision of an accessible website for adults with learning disabilities. Sensory World is designed to be a fun place to learn, with a wide range of stimulating and appropriate activities. [UK WEBSITE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > The Learning Disabilities Elf The Learning Disabilities Elf aims to bring you the latest learning disabilities evidence that is published each week. ​ We scan the most important websites, databases and journals and select evidence that is relevant to health and social care professionals with an interest in learning disabilities. ​ [UK-BASED ORGANISATION; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) programme was established to support local areas to review the deaths of people with learning disabilities, identify learning from those deaths, and take forward the learning into service improvement initiatives. Visit > Yellow Submarine (Oxford) Yellow Submarine is an award-winning Oxfordshire charity, that believes people with learning disabilities and autism deserve to live life to the full. ​ We tackle the problem that many people with learning disabilities leave school with limited life skills and as a result poor life chances. This often leads to isolation and being marginalised. Our projects start working with young people in community settings from the age of 11 onwards, to build their social skills, confidence, independence and ultimately their employability. ​ [UK: OXFORD-BASED SERVICE] 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

< 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 Inclusion + 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 Access Sport Access Sport enhances the life prospects of disadvantaged children by providing opportunities to experience and enjoy the power of sport. Our unique experience across a wide range of sports in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford have led us, in the twelve years since we were established, to become nationally recognised as an innovative leader in the field of community sport. Our work supports young people aged 5-25, with a particular emphasis on under 18’s who are disabled, disadvantaged or excluded from society. We do this by building thriving community sports clubs, led by inspirational volunteers, in the most disadvantaged urban areas. These clubs then provide life-changing opportunities for local, vulnerable young people, whilst creating a lasting, locally-owned community resource. We have a multi-sport approach, which recognises the importance of different sports in different settings for different participants, enabling maximum inclusivity and impact - from BMX to boxing; from running to rugby; from sitting volleyball to sailing. To find out more information please visit our website or find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. [UK CHARITY] Visit > AccessAble AccessAble is here to take the chance out of going out. To give you the information and detail you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible for you. We've surveyed 10,000s of venues across the UK and Ireland, including shops, pubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, railway stations, hotels, universities, hospitals and more. AccessAble is Your Accessibility Guide. Download our free App to use AccessAble on the go. ​​ [UK-WIDE SERVICE] Visit > 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 > Creative Minds A social enterprise and nationwide community of artists, delivering empowering and therapeutic art sessions to care homes, learning disability services and day centres across the country. Our community of over 30 artist licensees deliver over 350 art sessions, to 1500 people a month, working with older people and people with learning disabilities. Creative Minds is expanding all the time. We currently have passionate artists delivering art sessions from London, East Sussex and Kent, to the West Midlands, Leicestershire and Yorkshire. For a full list of locations and further insight into our work, visit our website and follow us on social media. [UK SOCIAL ENTERPRISE; SERVICE AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Visit > 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; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > LGBTQ and OT This website is designed to connect OT practitioners, educators, and students to the resources and information that they need to improve OT services for LGBTQ clients in many settings. This website offers cultural awareness resources, information on how LGBTQ identities can impact occupational performance, advice on how to make clinics more LGBTQ friendly and more. ​ [INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Visit > Maisha Outreach Therapy Organisation (MOTO) We aim to make rehabilitation services in Africa more accessible and enhance the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people through quality care, therapy and advocacy. We facilitate volunteer placements and use occupational therapy as a tool to support and empower. ​ [AFRICA-BASED; SERVICE AVAILABLE CONTINENT-WIDE] 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. ​ [FOUNDED IN SPAIN; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Springboard (Sheffield Mind) The Springboard is for people who are feeling low, isolated, anxious or struggling to manage their mental wellbeing. It is aimed at those who are ready to begin, or are on the road to recovery. You can come along and have a chat about your situation and find out what is available to help you to move forward. The Springboard runs in 4 different locations around Sheffield. ​ The Springboard offers: a warm friendly atmosphere with refreshments provided trained volunteers available to offer support and advice information about opportunities and services encouragement and support to try new things the opportunity to try activities within the Springboard and the Time Builders programme the opportunity to make friends encouragement and support to take ownership of your situation ​ [UK: SHEFFIELD SERVICE] Visit > St Wilfrid's Centre A day centre open to all homeless, vulnerable and socially excluded adults aged 18-65 years old. We are open Monday to Friday (10am-4pm), with a skilled staff team that offer basic Welfare services, as well as Personal Development activities to promote wellbeing and independence. Hygiene services - showers, hairdressing, laundry, clothing repair and clothing bank Hot meals and snacks Finding accommodation Somewhere safe to go regularly and meet others Advice, advocacy and signposting - including benefits, housing and personal advice Social activities, games and groups Personal Development Programme - offers a wide variety of personal development activities structured to help facilitate recovery, life-skills & work-based skill ​ [UK: SHEFFIELD CENTRE] Visit >

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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Promoting Independence + 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 AccessAble AccessAble is here to take the chance out of going out. To give you the information and detail you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible for you. We've surveyed 10,000s of venues across the UK and Ireland, including shops, pubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, railway stations, hotels, universities, hospitals and more. AccessAble is Your Accessibility Guide. Download our free App to use AccessAble on the go. ​​ [UK-WIDE SERVICE] Visit > 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. We are a US-based resource, but the majority of our content is appropriate worldwide. 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 > Enable Therapy Services Promoting the use of rehabilitation and early intervention. Our services are delivered by our UK-wide network of over 120 highly qualified Occupational Therapists, working together with our dedicated office based clinical coordinators – providing rehabilitation and vocational case management. All ETS Occupational Therapists have the knowledge and experience to provide a wide range of rehabilitation reports, assessments and rehabilitation case management. Our wide range of rehabilitation services provide our referrers with one point of contact to ensure continuity of the rehabilitation process; from early intervention until clients reach their optimal recovery, in activities of daily living, social, leisure and return to work. Our comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services are dovetailed with each client’s rehabilitation programme, so that they are supported with advice and guidance throughout their return to work. ​ [UK: LEEDS-BASED; SERVICES AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Visit > Have Wheelchair Will Travel Surely we cant be the first people to do this? I kept asking our travel agent, the airline and our therapists. We certainly are not the first family with a disabled child to travel to America, but at times it felt that way. That was when the idea for this website came to me. Why not share all my research and great discoveries with others who are either, planning a trip, or are feeling nervous about giving it a go.' ​​ Julie Jones combines her skills as an ex-travel consultant with her experiences travelling with her family, including her son who lives with cerebral palsy. Have Wheelchair Will Travel has an engaged community with a range of backgrounds, including people living with a disability, therapists, educators, teachers and tourism representatives. This brings a wealth of information and experience to the website and Facebook page. - Bupa Travel Blog Award: Winner - Ausmumpreneur Heart & Edge Award: Winner - ASTW Best Travel Blog: Finalist Email us: havewchairwilltravel@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/havewheelchairwilltravel ​ [AUSTRALIA-BASED; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Independent Living Scotland Scotlands largest event designed for healthcare professionals, members of the public, carers and trade visitors. This free event has been created to cater for the learning and knowledge requirements of healthcare professionals and the needs of those living with a disability or long-term condition. ​ ILS 2018 26th - 27th September, 10am - 4pm SEC Centre, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, UK ​ Free tickets via ILS website. Visit > Institute for Sex, Intimacy and Occupational Therapy We are an education business with a mission to help guide occupational therapy professionals to becoming more competent and confident addressing sexuality and intimacy in their clinical practice. We offer educational webinars to help clinicians translate knowledge into clinical practice. Through the Institute for Sex, Intimacy and Occupational Therapy, we are building a coalition of sex and intimacy OT champions, to dismantle the restrictive norms around discussing sexuality and intimacy. Join us! ​ [US-BASED RESOURCE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE 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 > Lightbridge App The Lightbridge App is empowering Occupational Therapists who are helping individuals regain their independence in all areas of their lives. Lightbridge is a mobile app that focuses on promoting health and well-being through individualised routines. Enabling people to participate in the everyday occupations of life, such as self-care activities, including showering, dressing, preparing food; productive activities, such as education, work, volunteering; leisure/social activities, such as being part of a community group. We are honored to support Occupational therapists who play a particularly crucial role in enabling people experiencing disability to identify and implement methods that support their life and independence! Visit > Muggi Muggi is an innovative new product which enables hot and cold drinks to be carried safely in any environment. This unique tray enables up to four mugs to be carried safely in one hand, leaving the other hand free to support the user. Muggi also fits on to walking frames and can be conveniently placed on the lap of wheelchair users. It catches unwanted spillages and features non-slip rubber feet; finger and thumb holds make it easy to carry for young or old hands. An increasing number of occupational therapists, sufferers of Parkinson’s, arthritis and wheelchair users are finding muggi invaluable in their daily lives. Made from lightweight, but extremely tough Polypropylene, muggi comes in seven vibrant colours blue, grey, red, purple, green, pink, a black recycled material. Visit > MyLiferaft MyLiferaft is an online place for an individual’s health and well-being information that helps to connect them to you and others in their care circle. All their information is stored safely and easily, allowing only those that they choose to be able to access it. It’s not just about the facts and figures; they can store information such as “I love a cup of tea with my medication!” or “I’m scared of injections!” This allows those that care for them to know what helps them to feel better, and their care circle to feel better informed to support them. ​ [UK: SOUTHAMPTON-BASED SERVICE; AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] 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 > Remap Remap is a national charity that works through local groups of skilled volunteers. We help disabled people achieve independence and a better quality of life by designing and making equipment for their individual needs. This tailor made equipment helps people to carry out essential daily tasks without having to ask for help, or helps them take part in leisure occupations or sports that would otherwise be impossible.​ ​ Our focus at Remap is to give people independence because we know how important this is. Many people have a physical impairment of some sort. But your life changes if you have to rely on others all the time. By making a piece of equipment specifically for an individual, tailored to their needs, we can often help them become that bit more independent. Remap gives disabled people the joy of independence.​ ​ We are pleased to give people our equipment free of charge. This is because we are a charity and are not trying to make money. All our running costs are covered by donations and support from charities and our volunteers give their time for free. ​ [UK-WIDE SERVICE] Visit > Solutions for Living - Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy Solutions for Living works proactively and compassionately with disabled and injured people to help them improve their functional independence in important life roles. At home, work, in the community or during leisure pursuits, our Mission is to provide people with disabilities solutions for living. In this way, they can have hope for a better future, are empowered towards independence, and succeed in pursuing functional goals. Our Vision is that occupational therapy becomes recognised for all that it is and all that it can offer as a comprehensive and cost-effective health care solution. Further, our firm, driven by caring, passion and integrity, will lead in the delivery of these services across Ontario. ​ [CANADA: ONTARIO SERVICE] Visit > St Wilfrid's Centre A day centre open to all homeless, vulnerable and socially excluded adults aged 18-65 years old. We are open Monday to Friday (10am-4pm), with a skilled staff team that offer basic Welfare services, as well as Personal Development activities to promote wellbeing and independence. Hygiene services - showers, hairdressing, laundry, clothing repair and clothing bank Hot meals and snacks Finding accommodation Somewhere safe to go regularly and meet others Advice, advocacy and signposting - including benefits, housing and personal advice Social activities, games and groups Personal Development Programme - offers a wide variety of personal development activities structured to help facilitate recovery, life-skills & work-based skills ​ [UK: SHEFFIELD-BASED] 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 >

OT Events Hosting, exhibiting, partnering and promoting worldwide. Including OT conferences, CPD talks and networking events. Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Date TBC Online webinar series Exploring Occupations in Occupational Therapy Date TBC Online webinar series The Occupational Therapy Hub presents its first ever live event series! We will highlight, explore and amplify voices, visions, passions and varied Occupational Therapy practice areas and settings, around the world. +24 more Details Know of an event that you think we should feature? Contact us Past Conferences Past Conferences The Occupational Therapy Show (UK) 2017-20 19, 2023 | NEC Birmingham Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conferences (UK) 2018: Midlands, Cambridge, Llanelli (Wales), Kent, Southampton 2019: Leeds, Devon, Cambridge, Reading, Kent, Cardiff Naidex (UK) 2018 | NEC Birmingham Independent Living Scotland 2018 | SEC Glasgow Top Upcoming Events Past Conferences

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Accessing Therapists + 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 Enable Therapy Services Promoting the use of rehabilitation and early intervention. Our services are delivered by our UK-wide network of over 120 highly qualified Occupational Therapists, working together with our dedicated office based clinical coordinators – providing rehabilitation and vocational case management. All ETS Occupational Therapists have the knowledge and experience to provide a wide range of rehabilitation reports, assessments and rehabilitation case management. Our wide range of rehabilitation services provide our referrers with one point of contact to ensure continuity of the rehabilitation process; from early intervention until clients reach their optimal recovery, in activities of daily living, social, leisure and return to work. Our comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services are dovetailed with each client’s rehabilitation programme, so that they are supported with advice and guidance throughout their return to work. ​ [UK: LEEDS-BASED; SERVICES AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Visit > NHS 24 NHS 24 is the national provider of digital and telephone based health and care services for Scotland. We provide people with access to information, care and advice through multiple channels including telephone, web and online. We work in collaboration with partners, the public and our people to co-design services using technology and a digital first approach to sustainable service development and delivery. ​ Our Services 111; Health Information and Support Services (NHS inform ; Care Information Scotland ; Quit Your Way ); Scheduled Care Services (including MSK telephone advice and triage service ); Scottish Emergency Dental Service; Breathing Space ; NHS Living Life . Visit > OT360 Professional Supervision Royal College of Occupational Therapists, the Health and Care Professions Council and the Care Quality Commission and all agree: expert supervision is essential for all registered care providers. So if you chose to have supervision how will we work together? That is largely up to you. I have years of experience of supervising OTs, building great working relationships and working hard to tackle your issues, dilemmas or problems. I understand the need to be flexible, so we will work together to find a pattern of meetings that works for you. And, of course, after every session you will receive a summary and action plan, as well as evidence of each HCPC standard, so you are always ready for the HCPC audit. How often we meet is up to you. Most people find that one or two hours a month works well. We can meet monthly, bimonthly or whatever works. Simply email me and suggest dates and times, and we can make arrangements. And of course we can talk in person or on the phone. Have a look at my website, read about who I already work with, and what they say about my work. ​ Margaret Spencer MA Consultant Occupational Therapist and Senior Lecturer ​ [UK-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST] 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 > Seirrah Occupational Therapy Based in our clinic in Cardiff, South Wales, Seirrah OT is a private provider of occupational therapy services for individuals aged 0 to 25 years of age with developmental challenges in their movement, play, learning, and behaviour. As part of our wider services we also work across the UK in homes, schools, and community settings to provide assessment, advice, treatment, and training. Each individual we work with receives a tailored programme according to his or her needs with our treatment programmes being fun and engaging. Our team enable each individual person overcome difficulties they are experiencing by increasing their motivation and adopting a “there’s no limits” approach. ​ [S.WALES-BASED; UK-WIDE] Visit > Solutions for Living - Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy Solutions for Living works proactively and compassionately with disabled and injured people to help them improve their functional independence in important life roles. At home, work, in the community or during leisure pursuits, our Mission is to provide people with disabilities solutions for living. In this way, they can have hope for a better future, are empowered towards independence, and succeed in pursuing functional goals. Our Vision is that occupational therapy becomes recognised for all that it is and all that it can offer as a comprehensive and cost-effective health care solution. Further, our firm, driven by caring, passion and integrity, will lead in the delivery of these services across Ontario. ​ [CANADA: ONTARIO SERVICE] 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 >

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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Manual Handling + 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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust : Moving and Handling Guidance This guidance is written to provide practical support for staff working with disabled children and young people from 0 - 18 years. Visit > Cornwall.gov.uk : Manual Handling Equipment Manual Handling Equipment covered include Slide Sheets, One Way Glide Sheets, ‘Satin Type’ Sheet Systems, Bed management Systems, Transfer board 3.6 Handling belt, Patient turner, Stand Aid, Hoist powered and Slings Visit > HSE : What you need to do - Moving and handling If risks from moving and handling are to be managed successfully, there must be support from those at the top of the organisation, whatever its size. This can be expressed in a clear statement of policy – supported by organisational arrangements – to ensure that the statement is implemented. 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 > How to move, lift and handle someone else If you look after someone who has an illness or disability, you may need to help them move around. Visit > Independent Living : Risk Assessment & Hoist FAQ Moving and handling risk assessment. Clearly, it is not possible to avoid moving a person who is unable to move independently, but it is possible to make the procedure safer with the right equipment. For this reason, risk assessment is extremely important. Visit > London Group of the National Back Exchange: Therapeutic Handling Protocol Systems are in place for the rehabilitation process to enable the best clinical outcomes, whilst ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of the patient and the rehabilitation staff. Balanced decision making is essential. Therapeutic handling is an important part of this process. Visit > Manual Handling Matters We work closely with our clients to provide Manual Handling Training and Occupational Therapy assessments to meet specific needs, reduce risks, promote safety and increase wellbeing. Visit > Single-handed care - An Occupational Therapist's experience Single-handed care is very much the ‘hot topic’ in the moving and handling field at the moment, but what does it mean or what expectations do people have? Visit > The OT Practice : A Professional’s Guide to Moving & Handling This guide has been produced to assist case managers in understanding the mechanics of a moving and handling assessment including: when to commission one, what it involves and what should be delivered by the assessor. Visit > The Palliative Care Bridge : Manual handling - the role of the Occupational Therapist in palliative care A selection of practical demonstrations with Anita Daltrey illustrating safe manual handling using a range of equipment including a hoist. Visit >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Occupational Science + 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 Occupational Science Europe The aim of Occupational Science Europe is to support the development of occupational science throughout Europe. OSE aims to be a vibrant community for all people with an interest in occupational science. Anyone can join, it is free of charge and has no formal registration process. It aims to be a multidisciplinary group and it actively encourages the involvement of many disciplines. Visit >

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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Social Media + 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 3 Ways Social Media Revolutionized Medical Care Social media has inarguably taken the world by storm. From Twitter to Facebook, users worldwide are more connected now more than ever, and the healthcare industry has not been left out. People are actively discussing health issues on social media, sharing experiences and engaging with healthcare professionals. Visit > ACOTRO: Social Media for Occupational Therapists Social media use by healthcare professionals » Benefits and risks of healthcare professionals using social media » Ontario Survey of Social Media use by OTs » Principles for Good Social Media Use in OT practice » Story of Successful Social Media in Practice Visit > Current Opinion in Psychology: Online, social media and mobile technologies for psychosis treatment: A systematic review on novel user-led interventions Social Media and Body Image Concerns: Current Research and Future Directions Visit > Current Opinion in Psychology: Social media and applications to health behavior • Social media presents an unprecedented opportunity to change health through online influence. • Of all the platforms available, Facebook features most commonly in health behavior change research. • Twitter , online communities and apps are increasingly appearing in health research. • Randomized controlled trials investigating the efficacy of social media for health are rare. • Continued research is required to refine the application of social media for better health. Visit > Current Opinion in Psychology: Social media, big data, and mental health: current advances and ethical implications Most AYA cancer survivors use social media, yet scholarly efforts to examine utility for supporting AYA survivors have only emerged recently. In addition to intervention development, research must consider prominent online communities (e.g., Facebook Groups) devoted to cancer-related needs. Innovative observational methods (e.g., NLP assisted data mining) complement traditional approaches to help understand actual use of social media communities for AYA survivors Visit > Current Opinion in Psychology: Using Facebook for health-related research study recruitment and program delivery There is much potential for use of Facebook in health-related research and program delivery We review studies that have used Facebook to recruit diverse samples and deliver programs Facebook studies have generally reported success with recruitment Recommendations for researchers interested in using Facebook are discussed Visit > Forbes: Can Social Media Have A Positive Impact On Global Healthcare? There really isn’t an area where social media hasn’t had an impact. People use social media to share opinions, seek information, and share stories about their experiences. Healthcare hasn’t been excluded from this in any way. In fact, 60% of doctors see social media as an avenue for delivering better healthcare to patients. Of course, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t concerns. For instance, the ways that people choose to use Facebook can lead to negative outcomes. Visit > Healthcare Weekly: Healthcare Social Media Strategy: 5 Ways to Build Trust As customers increasingly take to social media, healthcare organizations should follow their lead. ​ Social media in healthcare refers to the various tactics healthcare organizations, payers and providers leverage to connect & engage with their patients in order to improve quality of care and decrease readmission rates. Visit > How to Use Social Media in Healthcare: A Guide for Health Professionals Modern lives are going digital, and healthcare is no exception. Social networks have become an important health resource, and not just for millenials. Nearly 90 percent of older adults have used social media to seek and share health information. It can be hard to know how to navigate the healthcare social media rules. Providers, agencies, and brands need to create informative, engaging social content. At the same time, you need to follow industry rules and regulations. In this post, we look at the many benefits of using social media in healthcare. We also provide some tips on how to keep your social channels compliant and secure. Visit > P&T: Social Media and Health Care Professionals: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices Many social media tools are available for health care professionals (HCPs), including social networking platforms, blogs, microblogs, wikis, media-sharing sites, and virtual reality and gaming environments.1 –8 These tools can be used to improve or enhance professional networking and education, organizational promotion, patient care, patient education, and public health programs.3 ,5 –10 However, they also present potential risks to patients and HCPs regarding the distribution of poor-quality information, damage to professional image, breaches of patient privacy, violation of personal–professional boundaries, and licensing or legal issues Visit > RCOT: Introduction to social media Guidance from the RCOT on good practice by Occupational Therapists on the use of social media. Visit > Schizophrenia Research Social media use is consistently and positively associated with negative body image Longitudinal studies suggest that this association may strengthen over time Brief exposure to Facebook does not appear to negatively impact body image Appearance comparisons are important in the link between social media and body image Research on more diverse samples and other social media platforms is needed Visit >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Networking + 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 Independent Living Scotland Scotlands largest event designed for healthcare professionals, members of the public, carers and trade visitors. This free event has been created to cater for the learning and knowledge requirements of healthcare professionals and the needs of those living with a disability or long-term condition. ​ ILS 2018 26th - 27th September, 10am - 4pm SEC Centre, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, UK ​ Free tickets via ILS website. 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 > 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 NETWORKING] Visit > The Occupational Therapy Show The Occupational Therapy Show 2018, 21st and 22nd November. Venue: 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 >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Dementia + 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 'Study: Memories of music cannot be lost to Alzheimer's and dementia' Some music inspires you to move your feet, some inspires you to get out there and change the world. In any case, and to move hurriedly on to the point of this article, it's fair to say that music moves people in special ways. ​ If you're especially into a piece of music, your brain does something called Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), which feels to you like a tingling in your brain or scalp. It's nature's own little "buzz", a natural reward, that is described by some as a "head orgasm". Some even think that it explains why people go to church, for example, "feeling the Lord move through you", but that's another article for another time. ​ [INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Connecting People, Connecting Support: Occupation Matters Designed to help you embed health promoting activities into your daily routine. Whether you are visiting because you have been told that you have mild-cognitive impairment, have been given a diagnosis of dementia, or want to keep well by taking steps to maintain good brain health, there is something here for everyone. The resources and activities have been tried, tested and recommended by people with dementia. The website was created by occupational therapists and design researchers, who are passionate about the role of occupation and meaningful activity, in enabling individuals to live well and continue to do the things that are important to them. [UK-BASED RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Seniors Flourish Seniors 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! Seniors 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 Seniors Flourish via email: mchamberlain@seniorsflourish.com , or social media: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. ​ [US-BASED RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Paediatrics + 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 Developmental Occupational Therapy The Play and Early Learning Handouts have been developed by DOT(WA) to demonstrate ideas using photos to promote the development of play and early learning skills for children. The ideas provided are fun, easy to include in normal everyday activities and are suitable for a range of ages and abilities. It is recommended the handouts be used in consultation with an occupational therapist or another professional with experience working with children. Funding for the development of these handouts was kindly provided by Non-Government Centre Support (NGCS). Susan Peirce, Occupational Therapist was appointed as the Project Officer to develop the handouts and is the principal author, having consulted with an expert panel of Occupational therapists: Leigh Dix, Jenny Dobe and Jodie Mazzucchelli; members of DOT(WA) Executive Committee: Rachael Fallows and Suzanne Wilkinson as well as more widely with the membership of DOT(WA). Thanks are extended to the children and their parents who agreed to have their photos included in the handouts and to the professionals and friends who contributed to the handouts by providing valuable feedback. Visit > Double Time Docs Double Time Docs was developed by an experienced occupational therapist and software developer. Jason Gonzales has 18 years of experience in school-based occupational therapy in various US states, including New York, New Jersey, Massachusettes, California and Hawaii. Scott Leisawitz is a web and software developer with 20 years of experience, who has worked with many of the biggest brands in the world, including Motorola, IBM, GE and more. Jason found a need and envisioned an idea of how to solve it and Scott made it into a reality. Working as a team, Jason and Scott developed Double Time Docs, so that occupational, physical and speech therapists can write an individualised narrative report in a fraction of the time. Visit > Helping Hands Educational Resources Our mission: For all children to reach their full potential. Helping Hands Educational Resources is designed to help educate your children. We have taken the hard work out of it for you. We offer maths, literacy and fun activities. All items are personally made for you when you place an order. If you have an idea you want made, we will work alongside you to achieve this. [AUSTRALIA-BASED; DELIVERS WORLDWIDE] 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] Visit > Life skills 4 Kids Deb Hopper, our experienced in-house Occupational Therapist brings her passion and experience of over 20 years of working with children and youth. Deb and our team just want to be there with you on the ground and provide you with the best evidenced-based resources and empower you with high quality best practice knowledge, to help children with a range of difficulties - including children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder and learning difficulties. 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 > Occupational Therapy For Parents & Carers A digital resource for parents, caregivers, educators and health and social care professionals seeking expert guidance and tools to support children’s success in everyday activities. The library houses an extensive collection of articles, videos, interactive activities and downloadable resources. These OT tools and strategies have been designed and published by the Norfolk & Waveney Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service. They aim to provide advice, strategies and equipment ideas to support children develop independence in everyday skills and to promote successful participation in both school and home life. [UK-BASED; ONLINE RESOURCES AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > OccupationalTherapyOT.com An occupational therapy blog by Occupational Therapists Deepam Pawar and Payal Mehta Pawar, who trained in Nagpur, India. This site can be referred as OT resources for therapists, educators, special needs teachers, and parents/caregivers and other health care professionals. A resource for parents who are looking for occupational therapy activities that can be done at home and with household materials. Skill areas include fine motor, gross motor, sensory strategies, and cognitive strategies. This blog also has information about common disorders in which Occupational Therapists deal, including autism, ADHD, learning disability, cerebral palsy and Down’s Syndrome. [INDIA-BASED; RESOURCES APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Off The Record (Bristol) Off The Record, OTR Bristol opened its doors in 1965 and can justifiably claim to be one of the oldest established young people's mental health services in the country. ​ We run services and projects to promote and improve mental health and wellbeing for young people in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. All of them are delivered by a team of super-friendly staff and volunteers and have been designed with the help of young people. Our team come from a wide range of backgrounds and work in a variety of ways. They’ve all been chosen to work at OTR because whatever technique they have trained in, they will listen and won’t judge. ​ Aims To support young people to empower and intellectually defend themselves through the provision of mental health services and development work To promote positive mental health and the resilience of all young people To challenge the wider social and structural inequalities that lead to poorer mental health and life chances ​ [UK: BRISTOL CHARITY] Visit > Paediatrics and Occupational Therapy: What you need to know (Understood.org) Understood.org is a website that addresses learning and attention issues. ​ 'Occupational therapy, or OT, can help people of all ages do the activities of daily living (ADLs) they struggle to do. Occupational therapy for children can lead to big benefits, especially for kids with learning and attention issues. OT can help kids who struggle with everyday fine and gross motor tasks, like using a toothbrush, writing on a chalkboard and organising a backpack. It can also help kids who struggle with self-regulation and sensory processing issues. Here’s what you need to know about occupational therapy in a paediatric setting.... Read more > ​ [FOUNDED IN THE US; 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 > Seirrah Occupational Therapy Based in our clinic in Cardiff, South Wales, Seirrah OT is a private provider of occupational therapy services for individuals aged 0 to 25 years of age with developmental challenges in their movement, play, learning, and behaviour. As part of our wider services we also work across the UK in homes, schools, and community settings to provide assessment, advice, treatment, and training. Each individual we work with receives a tailored programme according to his or her needs with our treatment programmes being fun and engaging. Our team enable each individual person overcome difficulties they are experiencing by increasing their motivation and adopting a 'there’s no limits' approach. [S.WALES-BASED; UK SERVICE] 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 Happy Handwriter We provide the knowledge and tools to empower you, to help your child master fine motor and handwriting challenges. With resources developed, designed and purchased goods by a highly experienced Occupational Therapist, have fun together as your child learns and develops. Have a closer look at The Happy Handwriter. Designed, published and sourced by an occupational therapist, The Happy Handwriter’s range ensures each aspect of fine motor, pre-handwriting and handwriting skills are established with care. Invest | Implement | Improve ​ [S.AFRICA-BASED; APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > The OT Strategist Kendra Garcia COTA/L, ECHM - The OT Strategist - is an Occupational Therapy provider specialising in the management of autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration, pervasive developmental delays, orthopaedic and other disabilities in children, from birth through young adult. Kendra is 'Amazon’s #1 bestselling author of the book Life beyond the Diagnosis. She is a public speaker, coach, Huffington Post & Autism Parenting Magazine contributor, IEP special education parent consultant, CEU instructor, autism mum and advocate. She works as a paediatric-adult occupational therapy provider.' The OT Strategist can be reached at: TheOTStrategist@gmail.com . To connect with her on social media: @TheOTStrategist (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Catch up on the latest articles from The OT Strategist at: bit.ly/HuffPost-OTStrategist and bit.ly/AutismParentingMag_Blog [US-BASED; INFORMATION APPLICABLE] Visit >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Assistive Technology + 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 Let's Talk Makaton Being able to communicate is one of the most important skills we need in life. Almost everything we do involves communication; everyday tasks such as learning at school, asking for food and drink, sorting out problems, making friends and having fun. These all rely on our ability to communicate with each other. ​ Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech, in spoken word order. With Makaton, children and adults can communicate straight away using signs and symbols. Many people then drop the signs or symbols naturally at their own pace, as they develop speech. ​ [UK CHARITY; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > MyLiferaft MyLiferaft is an online place for an individual’s health and well-being information that helps to connect them to you and others in their care circle. All their information is stored safely and easily, allowing only those that they choose to be able to access it. It’s not just about the facts and figures; they can store information such as “I love a cup of tea with my medication!” or “I’m scared of injections!” This allows those that care for them to know what helps them to feel better, and their care circle to feel better informed to support them. ​ [UK: SOUTHAMPTON-BASED SERVICE; AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Visit > RAPAEL Smart Glove (Neofect) RAPAEL Smart Glove is a high-tech rehab device. Starting the training is as simple as wearing the glove, connecting to the “RAPAEL” app and proceeding to play the rehabilitation games. Neofect 'We will build hope for healthier lives as we provide opportunities of rehabilitation through technological innovation to anyone. ​ [US-BASED COMPANY - SERVICES AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] 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 > 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 > Stiltz Home Lifts Stiltz Home Lifts give occupational therapists the chance to independently recommend an innovative through the floor domestic lift during in-home OT assessments as an aid for those who need to adapt their homes to help make their lives easier. The Stiltz Trio+ Home Lift is the only freestanding home lift on the market with no supporting walls needed as the lift travels through the floor on unique and discreet self-supporting vertical rails. The lift is powered by a quiet self-contained motor with no hydraulics required. Stiltz Home Lifts are simple to install and easy to use. Home adaptations can be partially or fully funded depending on the individual’s circumstances, by a Local Government Disabled Facilities Grant. ​ [UK; SERVICE AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Visit > The Able Label Who are we? Our clothes are not just any clothes. Stylish - yes... comfortable - absolutely. However, what makes us different is that our high-quality garments have specifically been designed to make dressing easier. The quality fabrics, discreet adaptive designs, innovative fastenings and hidden extras make dressing easier for those who may suffer from restricted movement or lack of finger dexterity. The design of the garments has also taken carers' requirements into account so assisted dressing is quicker, easier and safer. Yet when they're being worn, no one would know they were adapted... it's our secret! Visit >

< 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 >

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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Health Promotion + 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 'Preparing Physical and Occupational Therapists to be Health Promotion Practitioners: A Call for Action' International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Published: February 2018. Volume 15, Issue 2. Article authors: Morris, D. and Jenkins, G.R. Abstract 'Experts around the world support the integration of health promotion and wellness (HPW) services into traditional health care services. If successfully executed, the addition of HPW services would reduce rates of death and disability and significantly reduce health care costs. While all health care providers should be engaged in providing HPW services, many believe that physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) are uniquely positioned to provide these services. However, research suggests that clinicians in both fields may fall short in doing so. Likewise, research indicates that entry-level educational programs inadequately prepare PT and OT students to be HPW practitioners. The overall purpose of this paper is to provide recommendations to educators for preparing PT and OT students and clinicians to better meet the HPW needs of the clients and patients they serve.' ​ This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. ​ [INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL; UNIVERSAL ACCESS] Visit > Institute for Sex, Intimacy and Occupational Therapy We are an education business with a mission to help guide occupational therapy professionals to becoming more competent and confident addressing sexuality and intimacy in their clinical practice. We offer educational webinars to help clinicians translate knowledge into clinical practice. Through the Institute for Sex, Intimacy and Occupational Therapy, we are building a coalition of sex and intimacy OT champions, to dismantle the restrictive norms around discussing sexuality and intimacy. Join us! ​ [US-BASED RESOURCE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Mental Health at Work (Mind) Whether you work with 10 people, 10,000 people or just yourself, paying attention to mental health in the workplace has never been more important. Mental Health at Work is here to help you find the information and resources you need. ​ Mental Health at Work is curated by Mind , the mental health charity, and funded by The Royal Foundation as part of their Heads Together campaign. ​ [UK-BASED RESOURCE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > MyLiferaft MyLiferaft is an online place for an individual’s health and well-being information that helps to connect them to you and others in their care circle. All their information is stored safely and easily, allowing only those that they choose to be able to access it. It’s not just about the facts and figures; they can store information such as “I love a cup of tea with my medication!” or “I’m scared of injections!” This allows those that care for them to know what helps them to feel better, and their care circle to feel better informed to support them. ​ [UK: SOUTHAMPTON-BASED SERVICE; AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] 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 >

< 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 >

< 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 >

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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 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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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.

Membership Poll 2024 Shaped by Members, The Occupational Therapy Hub is your global community of practice. So, to focus efforts in developing resources and content most useful to you , please submit opinions and feedback. We will upgrade a random participant's account for free, regardless of answers. The poll will close on Sunday 30th June 2024. Thank you in advance for your time! The Occupational Therapy Hub Team Contact the Hub The Occupational Therapy Hub Online platform and mobile app (iOS/Android) This poll takes a few minutes to complete. Questions with an asterisk (*) require a response. As a reference, to help you select answers, please click here to open a duplicate Hub webpage. Which of the following best describes you? Please choose an option How did you hear about/first come across the Hub? Please choose an option How long have you been using the Hub for? Never/Just started About a month 2-12 months Over a year Over 5 years How often do you access the Hub (platform/app)? Every day Most days Weekly Monthly Rarely Which subject material(s) are you most interested in? Acute and primary care Community or inpatient rehabilitation Equipment and manual handling Geriatrics / Older people Hand therapy Housing and adaptations Leadership and development Learning disability and neurodiversity Mental health and wellbeing Neurology Paediatrics / Young people Public health Research / Academia Theories / Models of practice Trauma and orthopaedics Vocational rehabilitation Other subject(s) [type into a text box below] Which free resource(s) do you most use? Therapy Articles Therapy Videos Podcast Portal Resources + Services Portal Therapy Forum / Student Spaces / The OT Journal Club What is Occupational Therapy? A Career in Occupational Therapy Access Occupational Therapists Member Directory OT Events OT Books: Buy & Sell Hub Store (free-to-access; individual purchases) Which word(s) do you feel best describe The OT Hub app? Convenient Easy-to-use Useful learning tool Helpful community support Difficult to use Too slow Lacking certain content Other [type into a text box below] N/A - I have not yet used the app [Plus+ Members]: Which Plus+ resource(s) do you most use? OT CPD Courses Research Portal 3.0 OT Updates OT Downloads OT Webinars OT Interventions Case Studies [Non-upgraded Members]: What might draw you to Plus+? A lower monthly/annual price Additional plan or payment options A greater volume of exclusive resources Something else [type into a text box below] [Plus+ Members]: How do you feel about the upgrade cost? Too cheap (could be higher) Good value for money Not good value for money Too expensive Please rate your overall satisfaction with the Hub's resources, support and experience Very dissatisfied A bit dissatisfied Pretty satisfied Satisfied Very satisfied How could we improve your experience? / What would you like to see more (or less) of? Any feedback not covered above? (e.g. navigation, technical aspects, design/visuals) Final thoughts? First name Your email address * Last name (optional) Submit Thank you very much for taking part! We always seek to improve and will review every submission. You can expect changes in the months ahead. The Membership Poll 2024 is now closed for submissions. Thank you for your interest. To share further feedback or suggestions, please contact us . Interested in being a more active part of the global occupational therapy community? Get involved!

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