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To see this working, head to your live site. Categories All Posts My Posts Login / Sign up Therapy Forum Moderated support, learning and CPD. Join the conversation! Create new post The OT Journal Club Follow Views Posts 14 Discussions on clinical applicability of articles. Enhance evidence-based practice and your CPD! OT Books: Buy & Sell Follow Views Posts 13 Looking for a textbook? Have a used copy you no longer need? Buy or sell by posting here! Assessment + Evaluation Follow Views Posts 21 Sharing experiences and methods of assessing and evaluating in practice. Conditions + Specialisms Follow Views Posts 33 Discussions around health conditions we work with, plus specific occupational therapy specialisms. Culture + Working Abroad Follow Views Posts 28 Interested in practice within other cultures? Looking to work abroad? Engage with others here. Independent Practice Follow Views Posts 6 Conversations around entrepreneurship, private practice and independent working. Research + Evidence Follow Views Posts 24 For research development, evidence-based practice and for posting research surveys. Service Development Follow Views Posts 10 Questions or ideas on developing services? Get involved here! Other Topics Follow Views Posts 18 No categories to suit your area of interest? Start a new one! Student Spaces Follow Views Posts 42 Supporting future Occupational Therapists, through knowledge-sharing between students and clinicians around the world. Approaches + Frameworks Follow Views Posts 14 Conversations around intervention approaches, models of practice and frameworks. Career Development Follow Views Posts 22 Network with others and advance your career. Creative Practice Follow Views Posts 8 Discuss ideas and tried-and-tested activities, that benefit those you support. Equipment, Aids + Adaptations Follow Views Posts 18 Discuss equipment, assistive technology and environmental adaptations. Moving + Handling Follow Views Posts 4 An integral part of intervention for many. Share best-practice. Role-emerging Practice Follow Views Posts 19 Discussions around new or non-traditional roles and settings within the profession. Your Well-being Follow Views Posts 2 We can't look after others if we don't look after ourselves! Share ideas here. Hub Development + Feedback Follow Views Posts 2 Help us grow and improve your global OT platform New Posts Catherine Lipinskis 2d Dissertation support Student Spaces Hi, I am in my last year completing my OT degree and am contemplating doing my dissertation around OT interventions to support health and wellness in young emerging adults, especially since Covid 19. It is not an area I am familiar with but it does interest me as my own son has suffered with his mental health since the pandemic, and he has received little to no support due to his age. Does anyone work in this field or are able to point me to good research around OT interventions that can help this age group find their purpose , build resilience and manage their depression and anxieties. Or ways to increase social connectedness so their feel less isolated. Thank you. Like 1 4 comments 4 Aarti Brahmbhatt 6d OT placement Student Spaces Hi there. I currently am employed by a mental health trust doing an apprenticeship and found out that my first placement is at another mental health hospital within the same trust. I didnt expect to be given a placement within the same setting that I currently work in. Would this limit my scope of practice once qualifying as an OT? TIA😊 Like 2 4 comments 4 Amy Patterson Apr 20 Children & Young People with Chronic Pain Student Spaces Hi, I am currently a final year MSc Occupational Therapy student in the UK, and as part of the course I am undertaking a primary research dissertation, exploring Occupational Therapists' experiences of supporting children and young people with chronic pain and Autism and/or ADHD. (Dissertation has received full ethical approval). A link to the Recruitment Poster: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFySSffAGI/9OPmivK3mJibmPmCZw4QpA/view?utm_content=DAFySSffAGI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor I am hoping to hold online semi-structured interviews with some practicing OTs in this area, so it would be great to hear from anyone who thinks they might meet this criteria! Here is a link to a short sign-up survey, which will ask you a couple of questions to make sure you meet the criteria and allows you to leave a contact email aswell. Survey: https://nd5scxyg8bf.typeform.com/to/XHY9xN19 Any questions, please let me know, thankyou so much for reading, Amy Patterson Like 1 0 comments 0 Forum - Frameless

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

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Sensory Awareness + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry 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 > 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 > Paediatrics and Occupational Therapy: What you need to know (Understood) 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 > ​ [US WEBSITE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Special Supplies Special Supplies was founded with a goal to address the difficulty parents and educators encounter when attempting to find reliable, safe and effective tools for children with special needs. We discovered that, by doing our due diligence to ensure that our products were effective and safe, we were taking a load off the shoulders of those most invested in the well-being of these children. All of our products are selected by a team of parents and experienced therapists, which helps us ensure we provide the very best in Oral Motor, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Daily Living, School and Sensory products. Our team is dedicated to providing customers with the best selection of products for children and adults with special needs. Our passion is not only to raise awareness about the issues facing those with autistic and sensory integration needs, but to offer a therapeutic solution at an affordable price. ​ [US-WIDE SERVICE] Visit >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Vocational Rehabilitation + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry AJOT: The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Vocational Rehabilitation Process This paper identifies the roles and responsibilities of occupational therapy to individuals involved in the vocational rehabilitation process. Visit > BSRM: Vocational Rehabilitation: The Way Forward This document has been produced in the hope that it will contribute to the debate on work (within government, the health professions and other interested bodies) and lead to improvement in services for those for whom accident, illness or disability has led to temporary or permanent loss of work. Better practice within the National Health Service (NHS) and liaison with other agencies can prevent unnecessary sickness absence and job loss in view of the number of bodies involved in vocational rehabilitation. This report is wide-ranging in the hope that it may act as a resource for those entering the field without detailed knowledge of all the agencies involved. Visit > British Association for Supported Employment The British Association for Supported Employment is the national trade association for the supported employment sector. Our purpose is to support, promote and develop the principles and provision of supported employment. BASE aims to: Assist people with disabilities by encouraging the provision of support into employment Endorse and promote quality standards in the delivery of supported employment Nurture and encourage the setting up of new supported employment services Promote the training of supported employment personnel throughout the UK Provide regular, detailed information including an advisory and development service to association members Liaise and negotiate with national and international government and non-government organisations, to promote the aims of the Association Visit > Healthy Working Lives Find out about the basics you must have in place to manage health and safety in your organisation. Why supporting the mental health of your employees is important and ways to do this. Visit > Personnel Today: Return to work through vocational rehabilitation A vocational rehabilitation model using occupational therapists challenges traditional OH approaches Visit > RCOT: RCOT awarded funding to run occupational therapy-led vocational clinics in GP surgeries The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is delighted to announce that it has been successful in its bid for support from the Challenge Fund, to run occupational therapy led vocational clinics based in GP surgeries. Visit > RCOT: Vocational Rehabilitation Fact Sheet Occupational therapists have key skills that can help people with developmental, physical or mental health conditions to overcome barriers in order to engage in meaningful occupation and commence, resume or retain employment. They are trained to assess the complex interplay between the person’s skills and limitations, the social and physical environment and the demands of the task, in order to offer individualised intervention plans that can enable people to reach their goals. Visit > The OT Practice : A professional’s guide to Vocational Rehabilitation This guide has been produced to assist case managers in understanding the place of vocational rehabilitation in occupational therapy. ​ Vocational rehabilitation has been thoroughly explored in professional and academic literature and some suggestions for further reading are provided at the end of this guide. The present writer has been able to draw not only from that literature, but also from years of practical, clinical experience in the field, which itself sits at the very heart of occupational therapy. Visit > UK Rehabilitation Council The UK Rehabilitation Council is a community of rehabilitation associations, rehabilitation providers, clients and other stakeholder groups. Our common goal is to ensure access to high quality medical and vocational rehabilitation services in the UK. ​ Acting as an umbrella organisation for this broad community, the Council has been established to provide a united voice on issues of importance to us. The Council seeks to coordinate the efforts of its members, in order that our combined efforts have the greatest possible impact. Visit > Vocational Rehabilitation Association The VRA is a multi-disciplinary UK-wide organisation supporting and promoting all those working in vocational rehabilitation whether in the public, private, voluntary or third sector. Visit > Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities: A United States Study By Alo Dutta, Robert Gervey, Fong Chan, Chih-Chin Chou, Nicole Ditchman. This study examined the effect of vocational rehabilitation services on employment outcomes of people with sensory/communicative, physical, and mental impairments in the United States. Visit > Vocational Rehabilitation: NHS Network This network was developed as a result of a two year research project "Mapping Vocational Rehabilitation Services for People with Long Term Neurological Conditions", led by Dr Diane Playford, Institute of Neurology, University College London and Dr Kate Radford, University of Central Lancashire. The study was set up to find out more about specialist vocational rehabilitation services currently available in England. It also provides guidance to commissioners and providers about the barriers and facilitators to establishing successful vocational rehabilitation services. Visit > Vocational rehabilitation: scientific evidence review The aim of this review was to provide an evidence base for policy development on vocational rehabilitation, which is defined as, ‘whatever helps someone with a health problem to stay at, return to and remain at work’. It focused on: adults of working age the common health problems that account for two-thirds of long-term sickness work outcomes The review found a strong scientific evidence base for many aspects of vocational rehabilitation - and a good business case for it. Visit > Work Matters Booklet Work matters: vocational navigation for occupational therapy staff is the result of a collaboration between the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the National Social Inclusion Programme . It is aimed at occupational therapists and other allied health professionals and provides good practice guidance to support their work with people on their journeys to employment. It outlines some of the barriers and how occupational therapists can work with people to identify and tackle these. It also introduces some ideas on engaging with people around work issues and signposts readers to useful sources of information and potential partner organisations. Visit >

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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!

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

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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 current 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 Assistive Technology + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry 60 effective school-based apps for occupational therapy (NGOT) 'School-based apps for occupational therapy are a must have in the age of the iPhone and iPad. Many OTs are moving towards using applications to help with treatment, including in the development of skills for paediatric patients. With innumerable applications and resources available today, finding and sorting through applications can feel like a daunting process. Look below for 60 school-based apps for occupational therapy, sorted by treatment area and described in brevity by name, price, and description. These apps are available for iPhone and iPad (through iTunes App Store).' NGOT's mission is to provide new Occupational Therapists the resources and tools they need to be successful in both their careers and their lives. ​ [US-BASED; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 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 Learning (Intellectual) Disabilities + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current 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 >

OT Access Occupational Therapists Connect with occupational therapists, worldwide. Are you an occupational therapist wanting to be visible to the wider community? We want the public to easily reach you, to benefit from your specialist support. ​ This is an expanding directory. Suggestions from our community are not definitive. Get in touch Enable Therapy Services Access 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. [LEEDS-BASED; SERVICES AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] From the Harp Access From the Harp delivers therapeutic activity using the harp as the occupational based intervention, and playing as occupation. Alice is an Occupational Therapist, harp therapist and sound therapist and does harp therapy sessions for groups and individuals in care homes and for health groups. Harp therapy can be beneficial for all client groups and all ages. The harps are very adaptable and can be played on the floor, on tables, in wheelchairs and in bed. Clients can engage with the harps in any way that is meaningful to them. Some like to play them, others will sing, tap, sway, observe, reminisce about their musical experiences or place their hand on the harps to feel the vibrations. Research has shown that live interactive harp music can reduce pain and anxiety and helps to stabilise heart and breathing rates. Making music on the harps has both physical and cognitive benefits and is great for group cohesion and increasing self esteem. [PORTSMOUTH, HAMPSHIRE-BASED; SERVICES PROVIDED ON SOUTH COAST] OTCoach Access 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. [SW ENGLAND-BASED; COACHING REMOTELY WORLDWIDE] Seirrah Occupational Therapy Access Based in our clinic in Cardiff, 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. [SOUTH WALES-BASED; UK-WIDE] GLK Occupational Therapy Access With a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (2014) and a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (2015), I have the knowledge and understanding of what it is like to live with chronic pain, fatigue, depression and anxiety. I believe in a holistic approach to health. I offer independent living advice and general health and wellbeing coaching. We can work together to achieve realistic, achievable goals to increase quality of life and occupational performance in all areas of daily living. I also offer pain management advice and interventions including hire and treatment of the Alpha-Stim - a micro-current and cranial electrotherapy stimulation hand-held device. I'm also a DoTerra wellness advocate, offering advice on essential oils for health and wellbeing and how to incorporate them into a toxic free lifestyle. Mrs Gemma Kempsell GLK Occupational Therapy Independent Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered) [SERVICES AVAILABLE IN BEDFORD, UK] Heal-OT Access Welcome, I’m Sarah Doyle, a qualified Specialist Occupational Therapist (OT). I have an Occupational Therapy BSC Hons degree from Coventry University, (2010). Experienced in; Specialist Surgery, General Medicine, Renal, Respiratory, Elderly Medicine, Trauma & Orthopaedics and Palliative Care. This has enabled me to develop my career, knowledge and clinical skills. Having specialised within Vascular and Thoracic for the last four years. I have gained invaluable experience within Wheelchair Services. 2018 qualified Post Graduate training in Hippotherapy (using the equine for therapy) and Equine-assisted learning (EAL). This was provided by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy. Have you considered Hippotherapy? Hippotherapy is a therapy that uses the horse's movements sitting on the horse at the pace of walk, by using three-dimensional movements, the horse can stimulate pelvic, gross and fine motor skills. Improves head, trunk control, strength, coordination, and balance. It motivates a child/adults physical, sensory, cognitive and emotional systems. Which then enables improvement in occupational performance. We can learn so much, by interacting with the horse. In EAL the therapist uses the horse as an educational tool, encompassing a range of non-riding-based activities, all which improve the physical and psychological performance of individuals. Which can then be transferrable to daily living activities. Registered with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) & Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). An associate member of Chartered Physiotherapists in Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy (CPTRH). Enhanced DBS check completed. [NORTH WARWICKSHIRE-BASED; SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN WEST MIDLANDS] Healthy & Independent Access 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] Millennial OT Access Aim: To make positive mental health behaviour appealing. Occupational Therapist Grant Mitchell uses this website to provide resources and content to promote positive mental health, such as Youtube videos and handouts. Grant is an occupational therapist working with young adults in inpatient mental health. Content is related to healthy living and positive mental health, through topics such as mindfulness, coping skills and the areas of occupation. [FLORIDA-BASED] My Therapy Services Access Rebuilding lives through Occupational Therapy. Empowering individuals to rebuild their lives by improving function, maintaining skills and reducing risks. We are dual trained in both physical health and mental health. We look at the individual holistically, not just in a ‘work’ capacity as some people assume due to the word “occupation’. This means putting the person right at the centre and acknowledging that they have many facets in life that will have an impact on one another. The service is run by Manisha who has 17 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist within the NHS. This has involved working within a variety of environments including hospitals, schools, care homes and people’s own homes. Interested in a free consultation? Get in touch and we will help assess your situation and discuss what we can do for you. [UK: NOTTINGHAM. Able to travel within East/West Midlands] NHS 24 Access 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. [SCOTLAND] OT360 Professional Supervision Access 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 Therapy Glasgow Access Independent Occupational Therapist offering Functional Assessments with a client’s home environment to identify areas of functional difficulty in day to day life, helping individuals live in their own home independently and safely for as long as possible. Occupational Therapy assessments can also be undertaken on behalf of charities, benevolent funds and housing associations to assess an individual’s functional need in relation to either specific equipment such as stairlifts or riser-recliner chairs, or larger home adaptations/rehousing. Similarly, assessments can be carried out to support applications or appeals by individuals. Rehab Jigsaw Access Lynne Drumm Occupational Therapist / Case Manager Director Rehab Jigsaw Tel: 03333 440783 DD: 01325 721582 E-mail: lynne.drumm@rehabjigsaw.co.uk Solutions for Living - Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy Access 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. [ONTARIO-BASED] The OT Practice Access 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. [HAMPSHIRE-BASED; SERVICES NATIONWIDE] The Rehab Team Ltd Access Nicola Lawson is an experienced occupational therapist who specialises in the assessment and rehabilitation of clients with trauma and orthopaedic conditions, ranging from elective orthopaedic surgery to complex trauma injuries including limb amputations, hand injuries and severe burns. Nicola has worked in a varied of different clinical settings and establishments, including the NHS, charities and private practice. She is based in the East Midlands and currently accepts private referrals, visiting clients in their own homes or place of work. Nicola also provides virtual support groups and training sessions to clients and other professionals. Nicola is a member of the British Associate of Occupational Therapists (BAOT) and British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT). She is registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and is committed to keeping abreast of clinical issues and maintaining her professional development. Nicola has undergone formal training in Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) pertaining to Expert Witnesses and she accepts medico-legal instructions from solicitors through Somek & Associates Ltd. Nicola Lawson Occupational Therapist Clinical Director [EAST MIDLANDS-BASED - STAFFORDSHIRE/DERBYSHIRE AREA] Waves Occupational Therapy Access As an Occupational Therapist, I offer comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions for both children and adults. Specialising in sensory assessments, I address a wide range of challenges including Dyspraxia, DCD, handwriting difficulties, and sensory integration difficulties. My services extend to supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, mild hemiplegia, and visual perception issues. For children, I focus on enhancing gross motor skills, fine motor skills, dexterity, handwriting, and visual perception. Additionally, I provide strategies to improve self-care tasks, balance, coordination, and emotional regulation. Adults benefit from functional assessments and rehabilitation, with a focus on addressing handwriting difficulties, sensory needs, and postural requirements. I also offer support for individuals experiencing anxiety, mental health difficulties, and palliative care needs, ensuring a holistic approach to their well-being. Through evidence-based interventions and personalised care plans, I aim to optimise individuals' independence and participation in daily activities, ultimately enhancing their quality of life across various life stages and conditions. - Dawn Berryman, Occupational Therapist [SERVICES PROVIDED IN TRURO, CORNWALL, UK]

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

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Promoting Independence + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current 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 >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Music Therapy + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current 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 >

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

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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Older People + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry AccessAble The UK's leading provider of access information. Providing independence and choice. On our website you'll find detailed access information to thousands of venues across the UK and the Republic of Ireland: shops, pubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, railway stations, hotels, universities, hospitals and more. ​ Our mission is to maximise independence and choice for disabled people in accessing their local area and the places we all want to visit. We work on behalf of Local Authorities, top Universities, NHS Trusts and private sector organisations to publish detailed access information on well over 125,000 places of interest across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. We also have a number of prominent strategic partnerships, particularly in the travel and tourism sector, with organisations such as Visit England, Visit London (London & Partners/Greater London Authority), Tourism For All and Open Britain. Developed by disabled people, for disabled people . ​ ​ We go the extra mile because disabled people have told us: a venue which self-reports its access can all too often miss, overlook or fail to appreciate the reality of the access they provide the majority of venues do not have the expertise or the time to go into the detail that many disabled people need to have to make an effective judgement about the suitability of access. Finally because what’s accessible for one person is not necessarily accessible for another, our independence means “we say as we see it”, providing the facts so you can make an informed choice. ​ [UK SERVICE] Visit > Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families. We provide a wide range of specialist services, community activities, information and advice - for people with dementia and their carers, at every stage of the dementia journey. ​ [UK SERVICE; AVAILABLE ACROSS SCOTLAND] 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 us online: beyondaccessibility.com Facebook: facebook.com/beyondaccessibility/ Email: beyondaccessibility@paigehays.net [US-BASED; RESOURCES APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Bristol Older Peoples Forum BOPFs aim is that every older person in the city is an equal, valued, participating member of the community who can influence the decisions which affect their lives. (Read more on the About Us pages). Our manifesto , launched in 2016, sets out the priorities in achieving our aim through influencing key providers and decision makers in the city, and by working with others. It is fully supported by Mayor Marvin Rees, Kerry McCarthy MP, many councillors and others. Please read it and let us know what you think – it belongs to all older people in the city. Visit > CareFlex CareFlex offers an expert, free, no-obligation assessment service, to ensure the client gets the right chair to meet their needs; considering the key criteria: posture and stability, functionality, pressure relief and, of course, comfort. Our chairs are custom built in Devon, by a workforce that has a strong sense of responsibility to provide well-made chairs that will last. We are an ethical company - not solely profit focused - and we want to make a difference. Through providing pioneering, high quality products and education, we want every individual to have access to the best possible posture and pressure management product for them – to improve their quality of life and provide reassurance for their care providers. ​ In recent clinical trials by the University of Salford, our chairs were found to be comfortable and to aid occupation and feelings of wellbeing. Our WaterCell Technology® - which is at the heart of our seating - proved to be effective. It provides a reliable and continuous low-pressure solution, for people at medium to high risk of pressure damage. Remember, 95% of pressure ulcers are preventable, which can save considerable pain and anguish for patients - and save the NHS literally billions of pounds a year. ​ [UK-BASED; SERVICES AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Enabling activity in palliative care: focus groups among occupational therapists BMC Palliative Care (Open Access) ​ Authors : Tavemark, S., Hermansson, L.N. and Blomberg, K. Published : 7 February 2019 ABSTRACT ​ Background Activity participation may support clients in palliative care to maintain dignity and quality of life. Literature and policy documents state that occupational therapists should be part of the team in palliative care but provide limited guidance on how interventions should be employed. Thus, the aim was to describe occupational therapists’ experiences of enabling activity for seriously ill and dying clients. ​ Methods In a descriptive, qualitative study, three focus groups with occupational therapists (n = 14) were conducted. The data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. ​ Results The findings showed that occupational therapists enabled activity in clients in palliative care while considering the client’s individual preferences. Motivation was seen to facilitate activity, while environmental restrictions were thought to act as barriers. The occupational therapists wanted to bring activities physically closer to the clients and felt a need for more client contact to enable activity. ​ Conclusions Occupational therapists’ interventions in palliative care include prioritising and planning activities according to clients’ preferences and capacities. The individual nature of these activities makes it impossible to create standardised protocol for interventions, but the study results can be used to describe occupational therapists’ strategies and to guide their work, especially for occupational therapists without experience in palliative care. Visit > Mental Capacity Act - e-Learning course (SCIE) This resource from the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) explores the UK's Mental Capacity Act 2005. It includes best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions. The course is for everyone who looks after or cares for someone, for example, doctors, nurses, care assistants, social workers, and family members. ​ [UK ORGANISATION; E-LEARNING COURSE RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] 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 > Seating Matters Together with a team of clinicians, engineers and designers, Seating Matters have designed the world’s leading range of specialised seating, to improve comfort and quality of life for those with postural and pressure management needs. Martina Tierney - Occupational Therapist and Clinical Director - has specialised in seating throughout her career. However, she struggled to find chairs to meet the clinical and functional needs of her patients. Martina realised that her patients needed pressure care chairs which were designed to properly fit the patient’s size and were easily adjustable in order to meet their long term needs. She and her team design and produce therapeutic chairs that meet pressure management, posture, comfort, mobility and functional requirements. ​​ Her sons have created a person-centred organisation that has the patient at the heart of every decision. To change the world of healthcare seating, Seating Matters are increasing the knowledge available and sharing it freely, to improve patient care and encourage evidence based practice. [IRELAND-BASED; SERVICES 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 > Sheffield Shamblers Do you enjoy walking but want to do this at a leisurely pace? Fed up with walking groups that want to beat the clock over the distance of the walk? Or maybe you are new to walking and fear that you won't be able to keep up with experienced walkers? Then come and join the Sheffield Shamblers walking group! Health walks are an ideal introduction to walking for those who haven't been walking before, are bored at home, or perhaps recovering from an illness or operation. We are a group of people of all ages, from every walk of life, who enjoy walking and having a good time. Pleasant company and a good sense of humour is essential on all our walks. If you are looking for formal walks organised with military precision and strict codes of conduct, then this club is not for you! Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times. ​ [UK: SHEFFIELD ORGANISATION] 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 > The Ally Bally Bee Project The Ally Bally Bee Project, the worlds only personalised childrens book about dementia. Maybe you want to explain Nana’s dementia to little Leo or perhaps help little Sophie understand why Papa sometimes acts the way he does. We’re here to help. Simply create your story online then click to have it delivered to your door – anywhere in the world! "Dementia affects every family differently – which is why we wanted to create a children's book that was relevant to your family's situation" - Matthew, Project Founder The Ally Bally Bee Project – the world's first personalised children’s book about dementia Connect with us: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram ​ [FOUNDED IN THE UK; SERVICE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Tir Coed Tir Coed is a charity and social enterprise that engages people with woodlands, through volunteering, training and bespoke activities that develop skills and improve woodlands for the benefit of everyone. ​ Vision: Thriving sustainable rural communities integrated with the natural environment. 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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Housing + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current 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. 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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Nutrition + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current 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 Paediatrics + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current 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 . 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< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Coronavirus + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current 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 > Devon County Council: Coronavirus occupational therapy advice to help keep people busy! This leaflet provides easy tips for carers, to help prevent boredom and maintain routines when having to self-isolate because of the virus. Changes to daily routine, staff who don’t know the person, and reduced ability to engage in a range of activities outside of home will create anxiety and potentially distressed behaviour. This leaflet will help you think about how to fill the day meaningfully and ensure there is minimal disruption to the predictability and structure of the day. 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 >

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

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Fatigue Management + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry South Coast Fatigue Occupational therapist-led specialist fatigue management service for NHS and private individuals based in the UK. Aiming to promote fatigue management strategies into general rehabilitation to help maximise outcomes. ​ [UK; SOUTH COAST-BASED] Visit >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Manual Handling + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current 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 Virtual Reality + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry 'Advances in Occupational Therapy Technology: Rehab Week 2017' - The future of OT (OT Potential) There is no better place to take in emerging technology in occupation therapy than Rehab Week. I had the opportunity to attend the 2017 conference in London and I am excited to update you on the technology advances that are coming to rehabilitation. Whether you are looking to invest in new rehab tech or simply feel inspired, this post is for you.' ​ Author: Lauren Sheehan, OTD, OTR/L OT Potential > OT Blog - 14th September 2017 ​ [US-BASED WEBSITE; BLOG AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'All aboard! The VR bandwagon' (The Naked Physio) So some of you that might be reading this (and that know me) are familiar with my fascination of the use of Virtual Reality within a persistent pain setting. I am the first person to admit it is very cool and it is something that I am exploring more clinically. However, I want to put the brakes on, stop and reflect on whether physiotherapists (come on let’s face it, it’s always physiotherapists) will be too quick to jump onto another bandwagon...'​ ​ Author: thenakedphysio.com (19th October 2017) ​ [ARTICLE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'How virtual therapy can lead to real-world healing' (Newsy.com) How virtual therapy can lead to real-world healing ​ Virtual reality s promise doesn't end with games and movies. Researchers and doctors are turning to VR for everything from neuroscience, to psychiatry, to occupational therapy. Virtual reality headsets and cameras can supplement - and in some cases even improve - occupational therapy... Author: Evan Thomas Newsy.com - 19th May 2017 ​ [US-BASED WEBSITE - ARTICLE + VIDEO AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'I build games for survivors' - Dr Rachel Proffitt (A Stroke Focus Podcast) Episode 14:Develop VR Games For Stroke Survivors, Interview With Dr Rachel Proffitt In this interview, Dr Proffitt shares her work and the experience that led her to become a passionate “game nerd” working for survivors. A Stroke Focus Podcast - Episode 14 [PODCAST RECORDED IN THE US - AVAILABLE TO LISTEN WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'Incorporating the Wii into Occupational Therapy Treatment' (My OT Spot + Grant Mitchell) Effective implementation of virtual reality (VR) as a treatment modality needs to be practical, accessible, and affordable to the client. The Nintendo Wii and Xbox Kinect are two examples of systems that demonstrate those traits comparatively to the high-end VR products that can cost upwards of $75,000.' ​ Read more > ​ Author: Grant Mitchell - Millennial OT A guest blog on My OT Spot ​ [US WEBSITE; BLOG AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'Learning from experience: shared constructs in virtual reality and occupational therapy' (IJTR) Rehabilitation professionals have long accepted the belief that engagement in meaningful activity contributes to human development and can enhance health and wellbeing. More recently, theorists have begun to discuss the importance not only of engagement in such activities, but the experience one has while engaging in them. With this shift, it is important for scholars of rehabilitation, in particular occupational therapy theorists and clinicians, to develop better ways to describe and measure occupational experience. Considering how an understanding of occupational experience can be enhanced by taking up constructs in virtual reality theory that are similar to those in occupational therapy and occupational science, such as immersion, presence, flow, and embodiment. Correspondingly, the growing field of virtual reality can benefit from occupational therapists' and occupational scientists' work on occupational presence, therapeutic occupation, and the adaptation of contexts (including virtual contexts) to fit individual needs.' ​ > To read more, log-in to IJTR with your institution's account - via OpenAthens or Shibboleth - to access the full text. ​ Author: Amanda C Foran International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation (IJTR) - 16th August 2013 ​ [AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'The Use of Virtual Reality to Facilitate Mindfulness Skills Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder: A Case Study' (Frontiers in Psychology) Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a severe mental disorder characterised by a dysfunctional pattern of affective instability, impulsivity and disturbed interpersonal relationships (American Psychiatric Association, 2013 ). People with BPD are at increased risk of self-harm, suicidal behaviours, completed suicides and often have co-occurring disorders, such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and eating disorders (Lieb et al., 2004 ). BPD has been conceptualised as a disorder of the emotion regulation system (Linehan, 1993 ; Crowell et al., 2009 ). Even when they try to modulate their own emotions, people with BPD have high negative emotions as their baseline emotional state, they are unusually sensitive, respond intensely, and are slow to calm down (Linehan, 2015 )...' '...Immersive VR is proving useful as a new tool clinical psychology therapists can use to enhance the effectiveness of cognitive-behaviuor therapy to treat many psychological disorders. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy using VR exposure therapy has been shown to be efficacious in the treatment of anxiety disorders (Opris et al., 2012 ), like spider phobia (Garcia-Palacios et al., 2002 ; Hoffman et al., 2003 ), fear of flying (Rothbaum et al., 1996 ; Krijn et al., 2004 ), social phobia (Kampmann et al., 2016 ), small animal phobia (Botella et al., 2016 ), and claustrophobia (Botella et al., 1999 )...' Read more > Authors: Maria V. Nararro-Haro, Hunter G. Hoffman, Azucena Garcia-Palacios, Mariana Sampaio, Wadee Alhalabi, Karyn Hall and Marsha Linehan. Frontiers in Psychology - November 2016 - Volume 7, Article 1573 (Case Report) Visit > 'VR brings dramatic change to mental health care' (Forbes Tech) VR brings dramatic change to mental health care. Author: Charlie Fink Forbes online > Tech > Medicine - 25th October 2017 ​ [US-BASED WEBSITE - ARTICLE + VIDEOS AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'Video game developed at USC lets patients play their way through rehab' (USC News) Video game developed at USC lets patients play their way through rehab' Clinicians and game developers at USC are teaming up to advance and validate video games for rehabilitation, a segment in the games-for-health industry that is helping stroke patients, paraplegics and others regain their dexterity through play. Mystic Isle tracks the coordinates of players’ movements, giving therapists valuable data on progress and future sessions. Author: Tanya Abrams University of Southern California (USC) online > Health > Social Impact - 16th April 2015 ​ [US-BASED WEBSITE - ARTICLE + VIDEO AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'Virtual reality in your OT practice' - The future of OT (OT Potential) Virtual reality in your OT practice. I think we can safely assume that we are only beginning to see the potential that VR has for transforming occupational therapy (as well as physical therapy and speech therapy)... Author: Lauren Sheehan, OTD, OTR/L OT Potential > OT Blog - 22nd June 2017 ​ [US-BASED WEBSITE - BLOG AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'Virtual reality therapy is just as effective as physical rehabilitation for stroke patients, study finds' (Daily Mail online) Virtual reality therapy for stroke patients is just as effective as standard physical therapy, a new study found. Researchers discovered that virtual reality therapy improved arm, hand and finger movement after a patient had lost muscle control due to a stroke... ​ Read more > ​ Author: Kayla Brantley DailyMail.com - 15th November 2017 ​ [UK-BASED WEBSITE - ARTICLE + VIDEO AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > 'Virtual rehabilitation with video games: A new frontier for occupational therapy' (Occupational Therapy Now - CAOT) Virtual rehabilitation with video games: A new frontier for occupational therapy' Author: Jonathan Halton Occupational Therapy Now - January/February 2008 - Volume 10, Issue 1 [CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS - JOURNAL ARTICLE] 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 > Rachel Proffitt - Games4Rehab (Twitter) Rachel Proffitt, Occupational therapist, assistant professor, stroke researcher extraordinaire, video game nerd. Designing and testing customised video games for rehabilitation.' Follow Rachel Proffitt on Twitter > ​ [US: MISSOURI-BASED OT - TWITTER ACCOUNT AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Special Effect - The gamers' charity Special Effect, Levelling the playing field for people with disabilities. ​ We put fun and inclusion back into the lives of people with physical disabilities, by helping them to play video games. By using technology ranging from modified joypads to eye-control, we're finding a way for people to play to the very best of their abilities. But we're not just doing it for fun. By levelling the playing field, we're bringing families and friends together and having a profoundly positive impact on therapy, confidence and rehabilitation. How we can help ​ If you have a physical disability that limits or stops you from playing video games, get in touch. We have a range of accessible gaming equipment to try out in our Games Room in Oxfordshire, and there’s also the option of a home visit if your disability limits your ability to travel. We may also be able to loan you equipment following an assessment, so you can try before you buy. We’ll do our best to help you play the games you want to play - and if your needs change, we’ll come back to look at alternative solutions that will keep you going to the best of your abilities. There’s no charge for any of our help, so if you think we might be able to assist, get in touch. ​ [UK: OXFORDSHIRE-BASED CHARITY] Visit >

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

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Carer Support + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a resource or service that should be featured? Suggest an entry 100 ways to Support Recovery (Rethink Mental Illness) 100 Ways to Support Recovery is a free practical guide for mental health professionals to work in a recovery-oriented way. ​ [UK-BASED CHARITY; GUIDE APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > AccessAble The UK's leading provider of access information. Providing independence and choice. On our website you'll find detailed access information to thousands of venues across the UK and the Republic of Ireland: shops, pubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, railway stations, hotels, universities, hospitals and more. ​ Our mission is to maximise independence and choice for disabled people in accessing their local area and the places we all want to visit. We work on behalf of Local Authorities, top Universities, NHS Trusts and private sector organisations to publish detailed access information on well over 125,000 places of interest across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. We also have a number of prominent strategic partnerships, particularly in the travel and tourism sector, with organisations such as Visit England, Visit London (London & Partners/Greater London Authority), Tourism For All and Open Britain. Developed by disabled people, for disabled people . ​ ​ We go the extra mile because disabled people have told us: a venue which self-reports its access can all too often miss, overlook or fail to appreciate the reality of the access they provide the majority of venues do not have the expertise or the time to go into the detail that many disabled people need to have to make an effective judgement about the suitability of access. Finally because what’s accessible for one person is not necessarily accessible for another, our independence means “we say as we see it”, providing the facts so you can make an informed choice. ​ [UK SERVICE] Visit > Adult safeguarding: e-learning course (SCIE) The resource 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 RESOURCE; ACCESSIBLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Borderline personality disorder: recognition and management (NICE Guidelines) This guideline makes recommendations for the treatment and management of borderline personality disorder in adults and young people (under the age of 18) who meet criteria for the diagnosis in primary, secondary and tertiary care. The guideline also covers the treatment and management of people diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder based on ICD-10 criteria. ​ Clinical guideline published: 28 January 2009 [Source: NICE online ​] ​ [UK RESOURCE; 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; ADVICE 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; ADVICE APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] 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 > 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 > Mental Capacity Act: e-Learning course (SCIE) This resource explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions. ​ The course is for everyone who looks after or cares for someone, for example, doctors, nurses, care assistants, social workers, and family members. ​ [UK RESOURCE; ACCESSIBLE 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 > National Autistic Society (UK) The leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families. Providing information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for autistic people. ​ [UK CHARITY; ADVICE APPLICABLE 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. ​ [FOUNDED IN INDIA; RESOURCES APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Sheffield Carers Centre (Carers Trust) Sheffield Carers Centre offers a range of support and information services to all carers in the city, looking after a relative or friend who is unable to manage alone due to disability, severe illness or frailty. The Carers Centre is a local independent charity, founded in 1993, affiliated to Carers Trust . ​ Services include:​​ Running a Carers Advisory service – a free and confidential helpline offering advice and information on all aspect of caring A weekly drop-in service Advice and information by email Specialist advice sessions on legal matters and on welfare benefits Support with gaining or maintaining employment Specialist support for young adult carers (aged 18-25) ​ [UK: SHEFFIELD SERVICE] Visit > Understanding borderline personality disorder (Mind) This booklet is for anyone experiencing borderline personality disorder (BPD). It explains what the diagnosis means and what it is like to live with BPD. It also provides information about self-care, treatment and recovery, and gives guidance on how friends and family can help. ​ [Source: Mind online ] ​ [UK CHARITY; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Visit > Violence in the Occupational Therapy Workplace - Learning Module (University of Alberta) The 7 units in this module provide detailed information about violence in health care workplaces. They include a clear definition, a description of the factors that increase the risks of violence and realistic actions and resources that can be used, to prevent and manage wide-ranging forms of workplace violence. + CPD certificate available This free, online learning module was developed by Occupational Therapists, for Occupational Therapists. The work was carried out at the University of Alberta, with funding support from the Government of Alberta, Canada. We would like to thank all of the Occupational Therapists and occupational therapy students who contributed to this project - your input was invaluable. ​ [FOUNDED IN CANADA; ACCESSIBLE WORLDWIDE] Visit >

< Specialisms Resources + Services Portal Music Therapy + Useful resources and services, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current 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 >

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.

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