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Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Posture, Seating, Wheelchairs Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource that should be featured? Suggest an entry 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > Innova Care Concepts Founded with the mission to enhance quality of life through innovation, Innova Care Concepts is dedicated to finding exciting, new ways to provide healthcare solutions to a range of environments. With hospital beds, pressure care mattresses, and hidden hoist systems in their product portfolio, they can find subtle smart solutions for every customer. [UK: LEEDS-BASED; SERVICES AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Explore further > Invacare 'The aim of Invacare, as both a European and worldwide Company, is to ensure that users, clinicians and customers receive the best selection of products, services and training. Invacare has the most comprehensive homecare product range in Europe, covering virtually all product requirements. The range will continue to expand to meet customer needs. European Product Innovation Teams are ensuring that there is increasing coverage of clients' personal and functional needs in each sector.' [SERVICES AVAILABLE INTERNATIONALLY] Explore further > LendoCare LendoCare makes it easy to find and book rental equipment for patients. Explore the wide range of products available across the UK. Our mission is to make equipment access easy, affordable and flexible to match the patient's needs throughout their treatment. [UK SERVICE] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > The Pool Lift Company Supplying portable and fixed pool lifts products for swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. The Pool Lift Company is committed to providing the right pool lift solutions, so that people with disabilities, the elderly or someone who is recovering from injury or an operation, can enjoy wet leisure activities and the benefits of hydrotherapy. [UK-BASED; SERVICES AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Explore further > vivid.care Established in 1972 with the aim to find and supply the best mobility and independent living aids available, vivid.care (formerly Yorkshire Care Equipment) provides high-quality products to people across the North of England. We specialise in everything from wheelchairs and scooters, to made-to-measure seating and bespoke bathrooms. [UK: HARROGATE-BASED; SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND] Explore further >

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

Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Social Inclusion Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource that should be featured? Suggest an entry Access Sport Access Sport enhances the life prospects of disadvantaged children by providing opportunities to experience and enjoy the power of sport. Our unique experience across a wide range of sports in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford have led us, in the twelve years since we were established, to become nationally recognised as an innovative leader in the field of community sport. Our work supports young people aged 5-25, with a particular emphasis on under 18’s who are disabled, disadvantaged or excluded from society. We do this by building thriving community sports clubs, led by inspirational volunteers, in the most disadvantaged urban areas. These clubs then provide life-changing opportunities for local, vulnerable young people, whilst creating a lasting, locally-owned community resource. We have a multi-sport approach, which recognises the importance of different sports in different settings for different participants, enabling maximum inclusivity and impact - from BMX to boxing; from running to rugby; from sitting volleyball to sailing. To find out more information please visit our website or find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. [UK CHARITY] Explore further > 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] Explore further > Creative Minds A social enterprise and nationwide community of artists, delivering empowering and therapeutic art sessions to care homes, learning disability services and day centres across the country. Our community of over 30 artist licensees deliver over 350 art sessions, to 1500 people a month, working with older people and people with learning disabilities. Creative Minds is expanding all the time. We currently have passionate artists delivering art sessions from London, East Sussex and Kent, to the West Midlands, Leicestershire and Yorkshire. For a full list of locations and further insight into our work, visit our website and follow us on social media. [UK SOCIAL ENTERPRISE; SERVICE AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Explore further > 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] Explore further > LGBTQ and OT This website is designed to connect OT practitioners, educators, and students to the resources and information that they need to improve OT services for LGBTQ clients in many settings. This website offers cultural awareness resources, information on how LGBTQ identities can impact occupational performance, advice on how to make clinics more LGBTQ friendly and more. [INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Maisha Outreach Therapy Organisation (MOTO) We aim to make rehabilitation services in Africa more accessible and enhance the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people through quality care, therapy and advocacy. We facilitate volunteer placements and use occupational therapy as a tool to support and empower. [AFRICA-BASED; SERVICE AVAILABLE CONTINENT-WIDE] Explore further > Ocupando los Márgenes Ocupando los Margenes - or Occupying the Margins is a website that promotes critical reflection in and from the margins of occupational therapy; it explores practice and principles outside conventional settings or countries. Occupational therapy is explored in relation to human rights, equality, occupational justice and social transformation. Content includes perspectives from life in Rwanda and interventions with child refugees in Greece. The blog aids to improve reflexive thinking about principle concerns which ought to be approached by occupational therapy. This website is in Spanish, but can be easily translated, through a Google Translate pop-up on your browser. [FOUNDED IN SPAIN; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > St Wilfrid's Centre A day centre open to all homeless, vulnerable and socially excluded adults aged 18-65 years old. We are open Monday to Friday (10am-4pm), with a skilled staff team that offer basic Welfare services, as well as Personal Development activities to promote wellbeing and independence. Hygiene services - showers, hairdressing, laundry, clothing repair and clothing bank Hot meals and snacks Finding accommodation Somewhere safe to go regularly and meet others Advice, advocacy and signposting - including benefits, housing and personal advice Social activities, games and groups Personal Development Programme - offers a wide variety of personal development activities structured to help facilitate recovery, life-skills & work-based skill [UK: SHEFFIELD CENTRE] Explore further >

Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Career Development Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource that should be featured? Suggest an entry Boutique Learning Experience Boutique Learning Experience provides continuing education while on retreat! A company founded by an OT created with OTs in mind. We combine professional development with a retreat providing meaningful activities, enjoyment and being present! Experts in niche areas of practice provide in-depth training balanced with the daily mindfulness, adventure and relaxation activities. This is where you do you and return to work invigorated with a plethora of new strategies and networks. You will explore tools to help rejuvenate your body and mind. Yes, you deserve this! The experience is all about quality learning and enjoying the moment! What we offer: Quality, interactive continuing education tailored to the group to facilitate expertise in the specific topic area Proactively addressing burnout through mindfulness practices and revisit one's own life balance Develop a network of experts and talented forward thinking therapists Online seminars are held the year following a retreat to deepen learning, problem solving, creation of research ideas and continued collaboration; the opportunities are endless! A retreat nurtures the whole self. Take time to relax, be pampered and just be Learn about mindfulness. See how it may apply to you and your clients Come live life and learn more with us! [US-BASED; RETREATS WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Career Development Framework: Guiding Principles for Occupational Therapy (RCOT) The recently published career Development Framework: Guiding Principles for Occupational Therapy is an over-arching set of guiding principles for occupational therapy. It offers a structured process to guide careers, learning and development within our profession. It contains four interacting Pillars of Practice each with nine Career Levels: · Professional Practice · Facilitation of Learning · Leadership · Evidence, Research and Development It can support you to identify the things you have already learnt and areas for continuing professional development. The framework can be used at different levels; on an individual level, you can map current level of experience and plan future learning and on a service level, you can identify strengths in the team and future needs when recruiting. [UK PROFESSIONAL BODY; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Helen Sanderson Associates (+ One-page profiles) A one-page profile captures all the important information about a person on a single sheet of paper, under three simple headings: what people appreciate about me, what’s important to me and how best to support me. We believe that one-page profiles are the foundation of personalisation and can lead to positive change for people, whatever their age or circumstances. They provide us with an at-a-glance way of knowing what really matters to people, that can be taken with them as they move through services and come into contact with people. Getting started with one-page profiles (PDF) > One-page profiles: Getting them right (PDF) > We support individuals, teams and organisations to put people - and what matters to them - at the heart of the work they do every day. We do this because we believe in a world where everyone is valued and appreciated as an individual - and we know we can make it happen, one step at a time. We work with customers large and small, from lots of different backgrounds. These include charities and companies specialising in health and social care, education, and criminal justice. As a social enterprise, we invest our profits into person-centred charities, through our charitable arm, the HSA Foundation. Because of this, our customers aren’t just creating a more person-centred world themselves - they’re also supporting others to do the same. Want to know more about how we can work together? Get in touch for a chat. [UK-BASED] Explore further > Impact Learning Impact Learning is a training company directed at paediatric healthcare professionals, teachers and parents. We offer workshops and training accredited with the Health and Allied Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and (AHPCSA). We are currently applying for accreditation with the South African Council for Educators (SACE), encouraging all professionals to keep up to date with their CPD and CPTD points. Impact Learning’s vision is to bring all health and educational professions the latest key trends in Paediatric Medical Health Updates, Ethics and Paediatric Development . Presenters who are in the forefront of their fields offer practical take-home advice and ideas for the medical practice, therapy environment, home and classroom. [S.AFRICA: JOHANNESBURG-BASED; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE Explore further > 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. [UK: WILTSHIRE-BASED; SERVICES PROVIDED NATIONWIDE] Explore further > Mental Capacity Act: e-Learning course (SCIE) This resource explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions. The course is for everyone who looks after or cares for someone, for example, doctors, nurses, care assistants, social workers, and family members. [UK GOVERNMENT ACT; UK RESOURCE; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Explore further > OT ECHO In the Spring of 2019, Dr. Kate Barlow founded this international interprofessional mentorship program. Currently, once a month, Dr. Barlow hosts an hour meeting that includes a 30-minute presentation followed by a case study presentation. Therapists are then put in break-out rooms to discuss treatment strategies. Presenters are experienced clinicians from different disciplines, such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language pathologists presenting within their area of expertise. Clinicians are also encouraged to ask any mentoring questions they have about their current caseload. Membership in the mentorship group is free. If you would like to join, please email Dr. Kate Barlow at kate.barlow@aic.edu . Please state your first name, last name, discipline (OT/PT), and the country where you work. You can also register directly through OT ECHO via the button here. [US-BASED; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > OT Flourish OT Flourish helps OT practitioners and students be the best they can be when working with older adults. We do this through: The Learning Lab Membership: helping you be skilled, creative, current & have the resources you need with hundreds of treatment idea videos, lists and links to patient handouts, tools, assessments, and evaluations, a journal club, exclusive community forum and fun bonuses - just for being a member! OT Flourish Podcast: showcasing relevant interviews, answering questions, current articles and hot topics, but also to getting OT practitioners excited about working with older adults, give actionable ideas that listeners can take and use in their own practice and have some fun along the way! OT Resources: find the CEU discounts, e-books, handouts, forms and products that you have been looking for to ramp up your practice! Blog: free treatment ideas, education and resources to learn, relate and grow as an OT practitioner and student. Connect with OT Flourish via mchamberlain@seniorsflourish.com , or social media. [US-BASED RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > OT Potential OT Potential exists to help occupational therapy practitioners provide the best care possible. What started as an occupational therapy blog has evolved according to practitioner needs. Today on the site you can find: · A comprehensive guide to finding and landing the right OT job · A store with digital forms, ebooks and handouts · An overview of occupational therapy · ...and more! To receive updates, please sign up for the newsletter, via our homepage. [US-BASED RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > OTA Guide Have questions about an occupational therapist assistant (OTA) career? Our free tools will answer any questions about OTA salaries, licenses and school programs in your location. Explore further > OTCoach We “coach” OTs themselves and also help OTs develop a coaching approach to their work. [BRISTOL/SW ENGLAND BASED; COACHING AVAILABLE UK-WIDE] 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. Purchase our OTCoaching book [UK-BASED RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > 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] Explore further > Ocupando los Márgenes Ocupando los Margenes - or Occupying the Margins is a website that promotes critical reflection in and from the margins of occupational therapy; it explores practice and principles outside conventional settings or countries. Occupational therapy is explored in relation to human rights, equality, occupational justice and social transformation. Content includes perspectives from life in Rwanda and interventions with child refugees in Greece. The blog aids to improve reflexive thinking about principle concerns which ought to be approached by occupational therapy. This website is in Spanish, but can be easily translated, through a Google Translate pop-up on your browser. [SPAIN PLATFORM; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLD-WIDE] Explore further > SPOTeurope - Student Platform Occupational Therapy Europe SPOTeurope aims to encourage and increase OT student connection across Europe. You can connect with other students to exchange experiences, opportunities, knowledge and ideas, all through SPOTeurope! A place for the future OT. The idea was developed at the European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE) Congress and since then has made huge progress! SPOT currently provides a blog (with news about the OT world), a forum (in which students can connect and ask questions), country representatives (who can answer OT questions in their country), Twitter, Facebook and more. Join in the discussion! [EUROPEAN PLATFORM; ACCESSIBLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Securing a Sustainable Future (Council of Deans of Health) The Council of Deans of Healths Securing a Sustainable Future - Strategic Plan 2018-2021 (PDF). The Council of Deans of Health (CoDoH) represents the UK’s university faculties engaged in education and research for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (including Occupational Therapists). We are the voice of nursing, midwifery and AHP higher education and research. Operating across the UK at the heart of policy and political debate, we aim to lead policy at national and UK level, promoting the essential contribution of our members to health and social care. Our strategic priorities · Influence policy UK-wide · Secure sustainable funding for our disciplines · Foster leadership and innovation [UK ORGANISATION; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > 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] Explore further > TED + TEDx Talks Playlist TED and TEDx Talks by former and current members of the occupational therapy community. All in one YouTube playlist. Compiled by Bill Wong (OTR/L), a 2x TEDx talker, who specialises in autism and social media. + SEE ALSO: A growing LGBTQ+ TED/TEDx Talks YouTube Playlist . [INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE] Explore further > TRAMm CPD The TRAMm* (Tell , Record , Apply , Monitor and measure) Model and its tools the TRAMm Tracker and TRAMm Trail, collectively known as TRAMmCPD have been developed by Occupational Therapists to provide health and care professionals with a framework to meet the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD is a personal and subjective journey, as well as a professional responsibility and mandatory requirement. In order to be effective you need to Tell others, Record and Apply your learning, Monitor your progress and measure* the impact. The TRAMm Model is a dynamic, interactive model which encourages your engagement in CPD (Hearle and Lawson 2019 ) whilst the TRAMm Tracker and TRAMm Trail have been designed as tools to enable you to record your CPD, keep track of your progress and measure the outcomes of your learning. We have received feedback from health and care professionals who have successfully submitted their CPD Profile for the HCPC Audit using TRAMmCPD as a structure. The new, fully updated edition of our book A Strategic Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Health and Care Professionals: The TRAMm Model (2nd ed) is available to buy in paperback or ebook formats and is free to read for members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) as an eBook (once logged in: Library Resources - eBooks - eBook Central - search for TRAMm Model). Doctoral research is currently being undertaken to provide underpinning evidence for TRAMmCPD. Updates to the TRAMm Model is ongoing based on the results of our research, the latest TRAMmCPD information, resources and tools are free to download from our website. [*Please note that the lower case ‘m’ is used to denote measure purely to differentiate it from Monitor. It has no significance in terms of importance]. [UK RESOURCE; APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > The Fund To Promote Awareness of Occupational Therapy (FPAOT) We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organisation, committed to ongoing resource development to support targeted education, research and professional development opportunities - that will increase the public’s understanding of occupational therapy. The Fund exists to achieve greater understanding, availability and use of occupational therapy and to promote the profession’s contributions to health, wellness, participation, productivity, and quality of life in society. [US ORGANISATION; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Explore further > 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] Explore further > The Occupational Therapy Show Benefit from: View the conference programme by clicking here The Occupational Therapy Show is dedicated to informing, inspiring and investing in all Occupational Therapists. This truly is an event not to be missed! The Occupational Therapy Show 2018, 21st and 22nd November. Venue: Hall 9, NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK Visitor cost: Free Join the UK's largest, free-to-attend, dedicated event just for OTs! This CPD education and trade show will be taking place at Birmingham’s NEC over a two day period. Don't miss out! Access over 100 OT focused and interactive lectures, seminars and practical workshops Gain over 80 hours accredited CPD education Learn from world-renowned speakers and experts Update and refresh your learning across physical, mental health and learning difficulties, children and families, neurology in practice, housing and innovation, plus many more hot topics, specialist areas and new research relevant to OTs in practice. Research and source new products and services, through a network of over 270 trade exhibitors and suppliers. Providing information and advice for all your questions and need. [BIRMINGHAM, UK; NATIONWIDE, ANNUAL TRADE SHOW/CONFERENCE] Explore further > Violence in the Occupational Therapy Workplace - Learning Module (University of Alberta) The 7 units in this module provide detailed information about violence in health care workplaces. They include a clear definition, a description of the factors that increase the risks of violence and realistic actions and resources that can be used, to prevent and manage wide-ranging forms of workplace violence. + CPD certificate available This free, online learning module was developed by Occupational Therapists, for Occupational Therapists. The work was carried out at the University of Alberta, with funding support from the Government of Alberta, Canada. We would like to thank all of the Occupational Therapists and occupational therapy students who contributed to this project - your input was invaluable. [FOUNDED IN CANADA; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further >

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Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Fatigue Management Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource that should be featured? Suggest an entry Fatigue Management (Oxford University Hospitals) Learning more about fatigue and the strategies to manage it may be the first step towards assisting you to take a more active role in managing your fatigue. Read this PDF document to understand the core concepts. Explore further > 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] Explore further >

Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Models + Outcome Measures Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource that should be featured? Suggest an entry Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) The Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) was developed by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists in 1997. It describes transactions and mutual influences between the dimensions of occupational performance. The main model illustrates the relationship between person, occupation and environment. Spirituality is the fourth dimension, placed in the centre of the model, to highlight its fundamental importance. Further information can be found through the following literature: Townsend, E.A. and Polatajko, H. J. (2007) Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an Occupational Therapy Vision for Health, Well-being and Justice through Occupation. Ottawa, ON: CAOT ACE. [CANADIAN MODEL OF PRACTICE; UTILISED WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure is an evidence-based outcome measure designed to capture a client’s self-perception of performance in everyday living, over time. [FOUNDED IN CANADA; APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > HOTheory HOTheory is a database that contains theories, models, frames of reference, and frameworks that are developed specifically by occupational therapists or for use in occupational therapy. This database is designed to help occupational therapy practitioners and students to find theoretical knowledge to inform their practice and learning. [HONG KONG-BASED RESOURCE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Kawa Model The Kawa Model is a therapeutic model of occupational therapy practice, developed by Dr Michael Iwama and Occupational Therapists in Japan. It uses the natural metaphor of a river to depict one’s life journey. [FOUNDED IN JAPAN; MODEL APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Mental Health Recovery Star The Recovery Star has been designed for use with adults managing their mental health or recovering from mental illness. The Recovery Star covers ten key areas: Managing mental health Physical health and self care Living skills Social networks Work Relationships Addictive behaviour Responsibilities Identity and self-esteem Trust and hope [INTERNATIONAL OUTCOME MEASURE] Explore further >

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Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Other OT Platforms Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource that should be featured? Suggest an entry 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. Explore further > OT Flourish OT Flourish helps OT practitioners and students be the best they can be when working with older adults. We do this through: The Learning Lab Membership: helping you be skilled, creative, current & have the resources you need with hundreds of treatment idea videos, lists and links to patient handouts, tools, assessments, and evaluations, a journal club, exclusive community forum and fun bonuses - just for being a member! OT Flourish Podcast: showcasing relevant interviews, answering questions, current articles and hot topics, but also to getting OT practitioners excited about working with older adults, give actionable ideas that listeners can take and use in their own practice and have some fun along the way! OT Resources: find the CEU discounts, e-books, handouts, forms and products that you have been looking for to ramp up your practice! Blog: free treatment ideas, education and resources to learn, relate and grow as an OT practitioner and student. Connect with Seniors Flourish via mchamberlain@seniorsflourish.com , or social media. [US-BASED RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > OT Potential OT Potential exists to help occupational therapy practitioners provide the best care possible. What started as an occupational therapy blog has evolved according to practitioner needs. Today on the site you can find: A comprehensive guide to finding and landing the right OT job A store with digital forms, ebooks and handouts An overview of occupational therapy ...and more To receive updates, please sign up for the newsletter, via our homepage. [US-BASED RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Ocupando los Márgenes Ocupando los Margenes - or Occupying the Margins is a website that promotes critical reflection in and from the margins of occupational therapy; it explores practice and principles outside conventional settings or countries. Occupational therapy is explored in relation to human rights, equality, occupational justice and social transformation. Content includes perspectives from life in Rwanda and interventions with child refugees in Greece. The blog aids to improve reflexive thinking about principle concerns which ought to be approached by occupational therapy. This website is in Spanish, but can be easily translated, through a Google Translate pop-up on your browser. [SPAIN WEBSITE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > SPOTeurope - Student Platform Occupational Therapy Europe SPOTeurope aims to encourage and increase OT student connection across Europe. You can connect with other students to exchange experiences, opportunities, knowledge and ideas, all through SPOTeurope! A place for the future OT. The idea was developed at the European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE) Congress and since then has made huge progress! SPOT currently provides a blog (with news about the OT world), a forum (in which students can connect and ask questions), country representatives (who can answer OT questions in their country), Twitter, Facebook and more. Join in the discussion! [EUROPEAN PLATFORM; ACCESSIBLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further >

Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Rest + Sleep Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource that should be featured? Suggest an entry 'Sleepwise: Addressing sleep disturbance in young children with developmental delay' (AOTJ) Abstract Disability SAs Early Childhood Service identified the need to address sleep disturbance in young children with developmental delay. Sleep disturbance has been clearly linked to reduced daytime functioning, increased problematic behaviour and increased family stress levels (Didden, Curfs, van Driel & de Moor, 2002; Honomichl, Goodlin-Jones, Burnham, Gaylor & Anders, 2002; Mindell & Owens, 2003). While sleep disturbance is common in typically developing children, there is an increased prevalence of sleep disturbance in children with devel- opmental delay that requires professional intervention (Stores & Wiggs, 2001; Williams, Sears & Allard, 2004). Early intervention and prevention of sleep disturbance in young children with developmental delay was consid- ered important to maximise children’s potential and facilitate family well-being. The purpose of this article is to outline the Sleepwise approach and report the initial findings from its implementation over 1 year within the Early Childhood Service.' Read more > Authors: Annie O’Connell and Kath Vannan Australian Occupational Therapy Journal > Volume 55, Issue 3 - September 2008 > Pages 212–214. [AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL ARTICLE; ARTICLE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > 'The Role of Occupational Therapy in Sleep and Wellness' (Shoshanah Shear on Huffington Post) Every activity that we engage in has benefits and potential problems or risks that accompany it. Likewise, sleep has benefits to our health and well-being and problems that can occur when we lack sufficient quality sleep. The benefits and problems are directly connected to how many hours of uninterrupted sleep that we attain on a daily basis, together with the nature of that sleep. For adults to be healthy, sleep takes up approximately one third of every 24 hour day. That is a major chunk of time that begs for our acknowledgement and attention For babies and children, obtaining sufficient hours of sleep has a direct relation to their development. An important fact to take note of is that whether or not the hours of sleep were adequate and rejuvenating has a direct impact on our waking hours and our ability to effectively carry out our daily tasks. This is where occupational therapy (OT) has become recognised as having a role to play in the area of sleep and wellness.' Read more > Author: Shoshanah Shear Huffington Post > Healthy Living - 27th October 2016 [INTERNATIONALLY COLLABORATED WEBSITE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Millpond Children’s Sleep Clinic We are passionate about teaching children to sleep - and have been since 2000. Millpond is the only sleep clinic working with children from babies right up to adolescence - and our trainers are all fully qualified medical professionals. The NHS trusts us to train their staff. You can trust us to help your child sleep.' [UK CHARITY. NATIONAL SERVICE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Sleep Doctor Sleep health is an emerging field of research, focused on how we sleep and the benefits it provides to our minds, bodies and lives. At Sleep.org, by the National Sleep Foundation, we are dedicated to starting a movement about the positive benefits of sleep health. Join us as we uncover sleep’s mysteries and create a sleep health movement, that empowers all of us to take back our sleep. Learn more about how you can feel better and start improving your sleep today. [US WEBSITE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > SleepAbility SleepAbility, For Children & Teenagers with Sleep Difficulties. SleepAbility is a therapy and education service developed by Annie O’Connell (MSc OT) that aims to improve sleep for children, teenagers and their families. Sleep is an essential part of everyone’s daily routine and strongly related to quality of life, learning, health and emotional well-being. Sleep, like diet and exercise, helps us to grow, recover from the wear and tear of daily life and build immunity. While sleeping, the brain sorts and stores memories for future learning. Over 80% of children and teenagers with developmental disabilities have disturbed sleep that affects their development, daytime behaviour (hyperactivity, mood swings, lethargy, aggression, self-injury), learning and health. A child’s inadequate sleep can have a large impact on the whole family, with increased emotional and physical stress. Sleep-deprived parents and carers find it harder to manage family and work commitments. Parents' own health can be greatly impacted by poor sleep. SleepAbility can help families to develop better sleeping patterns for their children, with a family centred individualised sleep plan. [AUSTRALIAN SERVICE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > SleepOT Welcome to sleepOT.org, the information and networking site for occupational therapists interested in sleep. This site is aimed at everyone involved in occupational therapy practice and research, and for occupational therapists in all fields and all regions. Here you will find a growing body of information about sleep which is relevant to OT practice, contributed to by international experts in the field . You will find links and listing of online resources and literature relevant to your sleep-related practice, research or study. Explore further > The Children's Sleep Charity We are a national, award-winning charity, supporting children with sleep issues. We provide support for families and accredited training for professionals and commercial organisations. Sleep deprivation can have a serious impact on emotional, physical and mental health. Many families seeking our support are approaching crisis point. We offer a range of services, from working directly with parents, to training professionals in the NHS. Our work is based on the latest research - and we have a team of experts, who input into our training materials and courses. We believe in working in partnership with families and offer a gentle approach to making lasting changes to your child’s sleep patterns. [UK CHARITY. NATIONAL SERVICE; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further >

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Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Professional Bodies Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource that should be featured? Suggest an entry All India Occupational Therapists' Association (AIOTA) All India Occupational Therapists Association (AIOTA) is the founder council member of World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). It is a registered body under Bombay Public Trust Act, Mumbai 1950-E-1118. The AIOTA regularly organises annual national conferences, to update members on recent advances and research in the areas of vivid interest. The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy (IJOT) is published three times a year - in April, August and December - by the AIOTA. The Journal publishes original scientific research papers, case reports, preliminary articles and information on all aspects of occupational therapy. [INDIA PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services. [US PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > Asociación Argentina de Terapistas Ocupacionales (AATO) The Argentine Association of Occupational Therapists maintains a registry of the country's occupational therapy graduates and promotes their work. It promotes the growth of the Association of Occupational Therapists in the Argentine Republic, establishing relations with similar domestic and foreign associations. The AATO ensures professional ethics and intervenes in the defence of professional interests, before national, provincial, municipal authorities and associations. It promotes joint interdisciplinary actions and the possibility of associating with federations and confederations. The AATO offers its partners: Legal and accounting advice A large agenda of specific activities for Occupational Therapists and those related to interdisciplinary issues It manages discounts and scholarships in training courses, seminars, conferences, congresses, etc. Organises spaces for meetings, thematic coffees, courses, seminars and face-to-face or virtual workshops It provides the most comprehensive bibliographic OT material in Argentina, through its own library [ARGENTINA PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > Association Nationale Francaise des Ergotherapeutes (ANFE, France) For more than 50 years, ANFE has been the main representative body for occupational therapists in France. ANFE is an independent community of exchanges and encounters, that brings together occupational therapists, regardless of their field of practice. It acts on major social projects, through its participation in ministerial plans, work of agencies, observatories and high state authorities. The association was created in 1961, by Jacqueline Roux, to promote Occupational Therapy in France. It represents more than 10% of occupational therapists in France. ANFE represents the profession at the HCPP (Haut Conseil des Professions Paramédicales) and more generally at all ministerial, territorial, political and associative bodies. It participates and contributes to reflections, studies and reforms concerning health and the development of services. [FRANCE PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) The Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland is the only professional body for Occupational Therapists in the Republic of Ireland. The AOTI provides national leadership to its members and works on behalf of its members with the best interest of the profession and service users in mind. The AOTI is the organisation that promotes the profession on behalf of all occupational therapists in Ireland. It is reliant entirely on the voluntary efforts of its members. The AOTI considers current practice in Ireland and abroad, working at both a strategic and operational level to advance the profession in Ireland, ensure appropriate governance and optimise communication with the public and our members. [IRELAND PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > Associazione Italiana dei Terapisti Occupazionali (AITO) AITO is the representative association of Occupational Therapists in Italy and has, as its organisational goal, the constant search for members' participation. This means developing and consolidating competition of ideas, building visibility and traceability of decision-making paths. The association aims to pursue many objectives, including: to contribute to the valorisation and protection of professionalism, expectations and image of Occupational Therapists promoting and encouraging the establishment of schools for Occupational Therapists to directly develop the continuing training of occupational therapists by means of meetings, congresses, courses, ethics debates, etc. evaluate, through the Italian Occupational Therapy Society, the quality of training courses for Occupational Therapists provide scientific and technical information and advice to those who are interested in occupational therapy and, more generally, establish and coordinate relationships with affiliated national or international disciplinary associations or societies [ITALY PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is the national organisation that supports the more than 16,000 occupational therapists who work or study in Canada. [CANADA PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > Colegio Profesional de Terapeutas Ocupacionales de Canarias (COPTOCA) El Colegio Profesional de Terapeutas Ocupacionales de Canarias se constituye de forma oficial el 18 de enero de 2020, tras 17 años como Asociación Profesional de Terapeutas Ocupacionales de Canarias (APTOCA). Como corporación de derecho público, COPTOCA se encarga de velar por los intereses del ejercicio profesional de los terapeutas ocupacionales de Canarias, de las personas que reciben sus servicios y del cumplimiento de sus estatutos. [PROFESSIONAL BODY OF THE CANARY ISLANDS] Explore further > European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE) ENOTHE is a non-profit organisation, funded by annual subscription membership and is concerned with the standards and quality of professional education of occupational therapists across Europe. One of the primary aims is to ensure that there is a robust educational system for European occupational therapists, which demonstrates comparability, high quality and flexibility to respond to changes in health and societal issues, policy and practice. Explore further > National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is a US regulatory body. It provides services for the public, students, certificants, and educators. Explore further > National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. NICE's role is to improve outcomes for people using the UK's NHS and other public health and social care services. We do this by: Producing evidence-based guidance and advice for health, public health and social care practitioners Developing quality standards and performance metrics for those providing and commissioning health, public health and social care services Providing a range of information services for commissioners, practitioners and managers across the spectrum of health and social care [UK ORGANISATION; GUIDELINES APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Occupational Therapy Australia Occupational Therapy Australia is the peak professional body representing the interests of occupational therapists across Australia. It strives to ensure that members consistently receive quality, responsive services that add significant value to their careers. [AUSTRALIA PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ) Fostering faith and confidence in the profession. The Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ) is a health regulatory authority. We ensure the safety of consumers using occupational therapy services. We do this by making sure all Occupational Therapists meet the specifications of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. [NEW ZEALAND REGULATORY BODY] Explore further > Occupational Therapy New Zealand (OTNZ) / Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa Our mission is to support members to excel professionally and promote occupation by providing resources, education and representation. Our vision is that occupational therapy should be accessible and valued by all. Underpinning values:- Occupational justice: Fair access to resources to enable occupation / He huarahi ki nga taonga tukuiho he pumautanga o te mahi Biculturalism: Equity between the tangata whenua (Māori) and the tangata tiriti (non Māori) / Te nohoanga nga tahitanga o te tangata, ko te kii tuhono mo ake tonu Integrity: The quality of being honest and following our principle / Te rangatiratanga o te tika, me te whai ake ra o nga mātāpono Professionalism: High standards that characterise behaviour / Ko te taumata i whaia ko te ahua i wawatatia Collaboration: Work together in mutual effort and partnership towards goals / He ringa raupa, ka eke nga hiahia, ka tutuki nga wawata i tumanakotia Transparency: Visibility or accessibility of information / Te kitenga ake, te huarahi hoki, o te mohiotanga [NEW ZEALAND PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Occupational therapists improve lives and save money for the health and social care services on a daily basis. We're making the case for occupational therapy in the UK. We work to ensure the profession's rightful place in health and social care delivery and encourage our members to play an active role as ambassadors for the profession. [UK PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > Toimintaterapeuttiliitto Ergoterapeutförbundet (TOI) Toimintaterapeuttiliitto Ergoterapeutförbundet - The Finnish Occupational Therapy Association (more commonly known as TOI) - was founded in 1965. The Occupational Therapy Association is the Akava Trade Union and the only advocate of Occupational Therapists and students of the profession in Finland. The task of the Occupational Therapy Association is to influence Occupational Therapists in matters of working life and to supervise and develop Finnish Occupational Therapist training. [FINLAND PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) WFOT promotes occupational therapy as an art and science internationally. The Federation supports the development, use and practice of occupational therapy worldwide, demonstrating its relevance and contribution to society. [INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further >

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Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. Search by specialism and contribute to the global occupational therapy-related directory. Service Directory Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. Search by specialism and contribute to the global occupational therapy-related directory. Suggest new entry Specialisms Service Directory (Specialisms) Accessibility + Adaptation Anatomy + Physiology Autistic Spectrum Condition Career Development Carer Support Charities + Social Enterprises Coronavirus Cultural Considerations Dementia Fatigue Management Green + Outdoor Care Guidance, Laws + Acts Health Promotion Housing Learning Disabilities Manual Handling Mental Health Models + Outcome Measures Music Therapy Networking Neurology Nutrition Occupational Science Older People Other OT Platforms Paediatrics Posture, Seating, Wheelchairs Professional Bodies Promoting Independence Rest + Sleep Sensory Considerations Social Inclusion Social Media Social Prescribing Virtual Reality Vocational Rehabilitation Suggest an entry Suggest entry The Occupational Therapy Hub is aware of external services and resources listed within the specialisms above. This is not a definitive list and the database is regularly reviewed and expanded. If you know of a service or resource that you believe should be showcased, suggest it here. Thank you! Suggestion submitted. Submit suggestion

Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Music Therapy Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource that should be featured? Suggest an entry 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. Explore further > 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. Explore further > 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 Explore further > 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. Explore further > 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. Explore further > 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. Explore further > 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 Explore further >

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Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Learning (Intellectual) Disabilities Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource 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] Explore further > '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] Explore further > '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] Explore further > '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] Explore further > '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] Explore further > '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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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. Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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. Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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. Explore further > 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] Explore further >

Growing occupational therapy (OT) together, with CPD Rewards! OT professionals must engage in continuing professional development (CPD). The Occupational Therapy Hub believes that collaboration is key to this; shared learning grows resources for all - and adds to your CPD. Get involved in a selection of activities and receive a Hub Badge for each. Collect four Badges to earn a reward. Rewards Collaborative Professional Development. Growing occupational therapy together, with added rewards. OT professionals engage in career-long development. The Hub believes collaboration is key to this; shared learning grows resources for everyone - and adds to your CPD. - How do CPD Rewards work? - Get involved in your choice of activities below Receive a Hub Badge for each (automatically, or with Hub Team liaison ) On collecting 4 badges you earn a reward : One year's free OT+ Membership ! Contact the Hub Team Hub Badges An active participant in OT Circles - posting, commenting and/or sharing resources Past/present host of The OT Journal Club, sharing research and analysis with Members A Member who has completed one or more OT CPD Courses, supporting their development Author of least one Therapy Article, contributing to greater collective knowledge A Member who has added a document, video, webinar, podcast, research, etc. to the Hub A Member who has contributed one or more service/resource suggestions to the Service Directory Activities that award Badges Participate in a learning and development network Foster global connections in dedicated professional groups. Engage in discussion or create polls; share files, visual and/or video content. You can interact with any Members in Public Circles, or specific individuals or a team in Private Circles. OT Circles (Free) Hub Badge received: Host The OT Journal Club The OT Journal Club is home to discussions on the clinical applicability of research articles, to enhance evidence-based practice. Why not host your own? The typical timeframe is one-to-two months - and we support you all the way. The OT Journal Club (Free) Hub Badge received: Complete an OT CPD Course Our short continuing professional development courses allow therapists, assistants, students and the public to learn from others and receive a certificate on completion. You need to have upgraded OT+ Membership to access the courses. OT CPD Courses (OT+) Hub Badge received: Get writing! Therapy Articles are your eyes into OT. You can submit a short, referenced article (any specialism, setting or topic), a case study (anonymised) , or a reflective piece (from an experience or placement). Contact us to become a Writer. Therapy Articles (Free/OT+) Hub Badge received: Film or share video insights Members watch short films related to occupational therapy, in a curated video library. Wherever you are in the world, you can contribute videos for others to learn from. Share existing content with the community, or create your own. Therapy Videos (Free) Hub Badge received: Submit a resource to the Hub Store and OT Downloads Both of these areas of the Hub are home to assessments, documents, presentations and clinical and reflective tools. All are created by occupational therapy practitioners. Share an item here for many others to utilise in their work! Hub Store (open access) Hub Badge received: Disseminate your research to a wider audience The Research Portal is your gateway to share occupational therapy-related research, with a global audience. Why not showcase primary research, a literature review, discussion paper, infographic, or presentation? Research Portal 3.0 (OT+) Hub Badge received: Add to the voices of occupational therapy We feature podcasts from around the world, for Members' ears to enjoy, all in one place! If you know of a podcast series that you think should be included, let us know via the form within the Podcast Portal. Podcast Portal (Free) Hub Badge received: Host an OT Webinar OT Webinars are pre-recorded and feature experienced clinicians. If you would like to host a v ideo presentation, interview, discussion or practical demonstration, w e want to hear from you! The Hub Team can help you with the process. OT Webinars (OT+) Hub Badge received: Help grow the global service directory This portal contains useful services and external resources for a clinician's care and career. All visitors can search expanding specialism categories. We need a collective input; which others should be included? Submit a suggestion via our form. Service Directory (Free) Hub Badge received: Collected 4 Badges? Get in touch and get rewarded! CPD Rewards (Contact form) Contact us about CPD Rewards Thank you! We'll be in touch with you soon. Send

Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Charities + Social Enterprises Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource that should be featured? Suggest an entry Access Sport Access Sport enhances the life prospects of disadvantaged children by providing opportunities to experience and enjoy the power of sport. Our unique experience across a wide range of sports in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford have led us, in the twelve years since we were established, to become nationally recognised as an innovative leader in the field of community sport. Our work supports young people aged 5-25, with a particular emphasis on under 18’s who are disabled, disadvantaged or excluded from society. We do this by building thriving community sports clubs, led by inspirational volunteers, in the most disadvantaged urban areas. These clubs then provide life-changing opportunities for local, vulnerable young people, whilst creating a lasting, locally-owned community resource. We have a multi-sport approach, which recognises the importance of different sports in different settings for different participants, enabling maximum inclusivity and impact - from BMX to boxing; from running to rugby; from sitting volleyball to sailing. To find out more information please visit our website or find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. [UK CHARITY] Explore further > Creative Minds A social enterprise and nationwide community of artists, delivering empowering and therapeutic art sessions to care homes, learning disability services and day centres across the country. Our community of over 30 artist licensees deliver over 350 art sessions, to 1500 people a month, working with older people and people with learning disabilities. Creative Minds is expanding all the time. We currently have passionate artists delivering art sessions from London, East Sussex and Kent, to the West Midlands, Leicestershire and Yorkshire. For a full list of locations and further insight into our work, visit our website and follow us on social media. [UK SOCIAL ENTERPRISE; SERVICE AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE] Explore further > Down's Syndrome Association The only organisation in the UK focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome. [UK CHARITY] Explore further > Green Estate Green Estate offers work experience and social activities for people who have Individual Budgets. Our main programmes available - running 50 weeks each year - are Manor Oaks Farm, Cook, Lunch & Learn and Manor Oaks Crafts. Each of our programmes offer our clients the opportunity to join and become an active and integral part of the Green Estate team. [UK: SHEFFIELD NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION] Explore further > Helen Sanderson Associates (+ One-page profiles) A one-page profile captures all the important information about a person on a single sheet of paper, under three simple headings: what people appreciate about me, what’s important to me and how best to support me. We believe that one-page profiles are the foundation of personalisation and can lead to positive change for people, whatever their age or circumstances. They provide us with an at-a-glance way of knowing what really matters to people, that can be taken with them as they move through services and come into contact with people. Getting started with one-page profiles (PDF) > One-page profiles: Getting them right (PDF) > We support individuals, teams and organisations to put people - and what matters to them - at the heart of the work they do every day. We do this because we believe in a world where everyone is valued and appreciated as an individual - and we know we can make it happen, one step at a time. We work with customers large and small, from lots of different backgrounds. These include charities and companies specialising in health and social care, education, and criminal justice. As a social enterprise, we invest our profits into person-centred charities, through our charitable arm, the HSA Foundation. Because of this, our customers aren’t just creating a more person-centred world themselves - they’re also supporting others to do the same. Want to know more about how we can work together? Get in touch for a chat. [UK-BASED] Explore further > Maisha Outreach Therapy Organisation (MOTO) We aim to make rehabilitation services in Africa more accessible and enhance the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people through quality care, therapy and advocacy. We facilitate volunteer placements and use occupational therapy as a tool to support and empower. [AFRICA-BASED; SERVICE AVAILABLE CONTINENT-WIDE] Explore further > Mencap - Communicating with people with a learning disability 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > Mind - Understanding borderline personality disorder This booklet is for anyone experiencing borderline personality disorder (BPD). It explains what the diagnosis means and what it’s 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] Explore further > 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; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > Rethink Mental Illness - 100 ways to Support Recovery Rethink Mental Illness is a UK charity. Their 100 Ways to Support Recovery is a free practical guide for mental health professionals to work in a recovery-oriented way. [UK CHARITY; GUIDE APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > SAGE Greenfingers SAGE stands for Support Arts Gardening Education. We promote the mental and physical well-being of adults experiencing mental health problems, via the provision of creative therapeutic activities. We can offer support to men or women over 18, whose life is troubled by mental health issues. These might range from mild to severe and include diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, panic attacks and PTSD. We are also able to accommodate adults who have a dual diagnosis of learning disability and/or physical disability. [UK: SHEFFIELD CHARITY] Explore further > 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 CHARITY] Explore further > Sheffield Flourish Owned by the community, we aim to involve people who live with mental health conditions in everything we do. We help people to share their stories by publishing them on our website. We offer a wide range of activities suitable for people living with mental health conditions. We organise fun and interesting monthly community events based on different themes . We even help people to realise their enterprising ideas . [UK: SHEFFIELD CHARITY] Explore further > 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 CHARITY] Explore further > The Fund To Promote Awareness of Occupational Therapy (FPAOT) We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organisation, committed to ongoing resource development to support targeted education, research, and professional development opportunities - that will increase the public’s understanding of occupational therapy. The Fund exists to achieve greater understanding, availability and use of occupational therapy and to promote the profession’s contributions to health, wellness, participation, productivity, and quality of life in society. [US CHARITABLE ORGANISATION] Explore further > 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. Mission: To unlock the potential of woodlands to provide a community facility, educational and health activities, and to create job opportunities for disadvantaged individuals in rural Wales. With the aim to make positive lasting change. Over the past 16 years Tir Coed has developed a comprehensive engagement model that supports people as they develop, from first step engagement through to employment. All of the work carried out by volunteers and trainees improves the health of the woodland and its accessibility for the benefit of the whole community. [UK: WALES CHARITY AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE] Explore further >

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Useful resources and services, to enhance your care and career. < Specialisms Service Directory Guidance, Laws + Acts Useful services and external resources, for your care and career. This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. K now of a service or resource that should be featured? Suggest an entry 100 ways to Support Recovery (Rethink Mental Illness) Rethink Mental Illness - 100 ways to Support Recovery 100 Ways to Support Recovery is a free practical guide for mental health professionals to work in a recovery-oriented way. [UK CHARITY; IDEAS APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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 ORGANISATION; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE]. Explore further > Brian Barr Solicitors Brian Barr Solicitors are a specialist firm of solicitors whose expertise is in: CRPS, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Serious Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Critical Illness Claims and Ill Health Pension Claims. We are a dedicated team who are passionate about helping our clients in a caring, understanding and professional manner. We pride ourselves in providing expert support and advice in your time of need and securing the compensation you deserve. In any accident or insurance claim, transferring your claim from your current solicitor to Brian Barr Solicitors will be easy and hassle-free. Funding your claim will be straightforward through our ‘no-win no-fee’ scheme. [MANCHESTER-BASED; SERVICES AVAILABLE UK-WIDE] Explore further > Care Act 2014: Guidance for Occupational Therapists (RCOT - UK) The Care Act 2014 (UK) has been the catalyst for a recent emphasis change within England's health and care system. Carers and the cared for have been placed at the heart of decision-making about the support they need and deserve. Occupational therapy was founded on similar person-centred principles and remains so to this day. Four publications from the RCOT focus on the Care Act and how it affects the work occupational therapists do to enhance the wellbeing of people and communities. Transitions; custodial settings; employment, Training and Education [Source: RCOT online ] [UK GOVERNMENT ACT; GUIDANCE FROM UK OT PROFESSIONAL BODY] Explore further > 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] Explore further > 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] Explore further > Green Care: A Conceptual Framework (COST) A Report of the Working Group on the Health Benefits of Green Care. COST 866, Green Care in Agriculture. Editors: Joe Sempik, Rachel Hine and Deborah Wilcox. COST – the acronym for European Cooperation in Science and Technology – is the oldest and widest European inter-governmental network for cooperation in research. COST is presently used by the scientific communities of 35 European countries to cooperate in common research projects supported by national funds. [Source: COST online ] [EUROPEAN REPORT] Explore further > Helen Sanderson Associates (+ One-page profiles) A one-page profile captures all the important information about a person on a single sheet of paper, under three simple headings: what people appreciate about me, what’s important to me and how best to support me. We believe that one-page profiles are the foundation of personalisation and can lead to positive change for people, whatever their age or circumstances. They provide us with an at-a-glance way of knowing what really matters to people, that can be taken with them as they move through services and come into contact with people. Getting started with one-page profiles (PDF) > One-page profiles: Getting them right (PDF) > We support individuals, teams and organisations to put people - and what matters to them - at the heart of the work they do every day. We do this because we believe in a world where everyone is valued and appreciated as an individual - and we know we can make it happen, one step at a time. We work with customers large and small, from lots of different backgrounds. These include charities and companies specialising in health and social care, education, and criminal justice. As a social enterprise, we invest our profits into person-centred charities, through our charitable arm, the HSA Foundation. Because of this, our customers aren’t just creating a more person-centred world themselves - they’re also supporting others to do the same. Want to know more about how we can work together? Get in touch for a chat. [UK-BASED] Explore further > Mental Capacity Act: e-Learning course (SCIE) This resource explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions. The course is for everyone who looks after or cares for someone, for example, doctors, nurses, care assistants, social workers, and family members. [UK GOVERNMENT ACT; UK RESOURCE; INFORMATION RELEVANT WORLDWIDE] Explore further > National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. NICE's role is to improve outcomes for people using the UK's NHS and other public health and social care services. We do this by: Producing evidence-based guidance and advice for health, public health and social care practitioners Developing quality standards and performance metrics for those providing and commissioning health, public health and social care services Providing a range of information services for commissioners, practitioners and managers across the spectrum of health and social care [UK ORGANISATION; GUIDELINES APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > 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] Explore further > Securing a Sustainable Future (Council of Deans of Health) The Council of Deans of Healths Securing a Sustainable Future - Strategic Plan 2018-2021 (PDF) The Council of Deans of Health (CoDoH) represents the UK’s university faculties engaged in education and research for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (including Occupational Therapists). We are the voice of nursing, midwifery and AHP higher education and research. Operating across the UK at the heart of policy and political debate, we aim to lead policy at national and UK level, promoting the essential contribution of our members to health and social care. Our strategic priorities Influence policy UK-wide Secure sustainable funding for our disciplines Foster leadership and innovation [UK ORGANISATION; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > 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] Explore further > Understanding borderline personality disorder (Mind) This booklet is for anyone experiencing borderline personality disorder (BPD). It explains what the diagnosis means and what it’s 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; GUIDANCE APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further > Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS - UK) Our services support young people making choices after their GCSEs, as well as those applying for undergraduate and postgraduate university courses. UCAS is an independent charity providing information, advice, and admissions services to inspire and facilitate educational progression. [UK SERVICE] Explore further > Violence in the Occupational Therapy Workplace - Learning Module (University of Alberta) The 7 units in this module provide detailed information about violence in health care workplaces. They include a clear definition, a description of the factors that increase the risks of violence and realistic actions and resources that can be used, to prevent and manage wide-ranging forms of workplace violence. + CPD certificate available This free, online learning module was developed by Occupational Therapists, for Occupational Therapists. The work was carried out at the University of Alberta, with funding support from the Government of Alberta, Canada. We would like to thank all of the Occupational Therapists and occupational therapy students who contributed to this project - your input was invaluable. [FOUNDED IN CANADA; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE] Explore further >

We passionately empower clinicians, students and those they support. Via global connections, education and continuing professional development (CPD) resources. 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 share knowledge and resources, across an international network To provide an open community of practice - reducing geographical and financial barriers to education To show the world the value of our health and social care profession 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 provide free professional development opportunities To facilitate learning and development in professional groups To share the latest occupational therapy-linked news and stories * To provide education, via continuing professional development courses * To showcase podcasts * and videos f rom around the world, in one place To signpost external services and resources 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 OT+ Memberships available here . Join The Occupational Therapy Hub Your global occupational therapy community. Founded 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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Our team spans diverse cultures, skillsets and clinical and professional roles. We passionately empower clinicians, students and those they support. The Occupational Therapy Hub Team We passionately empower clinicians, students and those they support. Our team spans diverse cultures, skillsets and clinical and professional roles. Click our faces to learn more. Jamie Grant Founder/ Managing Director Abigail Brown Therapy Articles Lead Ainun Meutia ('Tia') Paediatrics Lead Dr Madhuri Arora OT CPD Courses Lead Tasha Jones OT Webinars Lead Jay Vivek Jagdale Student Engagement 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 experiences in hospitality, media and television production, Jamie opted for a new direction. After working 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. 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 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 launched the platform in 2017. He enjoys collaborating with occupational therapists and healthcare staff around the world. By sharing knowledge and breaking down geographical and financial barriers, he believes that his team can make a valued contribution to health and social care. Jamie has a bold vision: 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 Specialist Mental Health 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 School-based 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. Dr Madhuri Arora OT CPD Courses Lead General Physician and SENCo Trainee, in United Arab Emirates Contact Dr Arora Dr. Madhuri is an MBBS graduate from India, with over 20 years of experience working as a General Physician (GP). Her first home is Mumbai; she currently lives and practises in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). New opportunities in different (yet related) fields sparked her interest in Special Education Needs (SEN). A temporary volunteering job inspired her to contribute more to a field that requires equal compassion for children with learning difficulties. This motivation led her to complete a post-graduate diploma in Special Education, focusing on ADHD, Autism and other learning difficulties. Currently, Dr. Madhuri is pursuing training to become a Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCo) in the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is keen to explore diverse therapies, as she believes that each individual benefits uniquely from therapies best suited to them and their needs. She was delighted to then connect with The Occupational Therapy Hub team, who have piqued her interest in occupational therapy. Outside of productivity-based occupations, her hobbies include playing tennis, singing and listening to a variety of music. As a music enthusiast, she is also eager to learn about the benefits of music and sound therapy; these can support improved functioning of both mind and body, in a holistic manner. Tasha Jones OT Webinars Lead School-based Occupational Therapist in Dubai, UAE Contact Tasha Tasha is a school-based paediatric occupational therapist, with over 12 years of experience. After completing her BSc in South Africa in 2006 and working for a few years she returned to university, graduating with an MSc in Neuroscience in 2019. Tasha knew from early on in her training that she had a passion for working with children. While she's gained valuable experience across children's hospitals, medical step-down facilities and private clinics, she discovered her true professional home in school-based therapy services. Tasha never met a question she didn't want to know the answer to. This has led to her drive for understanding the evidence and neural basis behind what we do as occupational therapists - and sharing that knowledge with others, to bridge the gap between neuroscience, theory and daily practice. Tasha moved from South Africa to Dubai in 2018. In her spare time, she can be found hanging with her husband and two children, researching obsessively, reading, listening to podcasts and, when time and temperature allow, on her SUP in the ocean. Jay Vivek Jagdale Student Engagement Lead B.O.T.H student at Government Medical College in Nagpur, India Contact Jay Jay is a student in the WFOT-approved Bachelor of Occupational Therapy program at Government Medical College, Nagpur, known for having the largest campus in Asia. His passion for occupational therapy stems from a personal experience - his father's stroke, which left his left side paralysed. Witnessing first-hand how rehabilitation played a key role in his father's recovery, Jay became determined to help others regain their independence and improve their quality of life. Jay is dedicated to pursuing research and advancing his career in occupational therapy. Outside of academia, he actively engages in singing, playing the piano and writing short stories and poems. He is also a proud pet parent to five cats and a passionate academic enthusiast. Claire Davies Gaunt Company S ecretary Based in Kent, UK Contact Claire Graduating from Sheffield University with a degree in Law, Claire has most recently worked 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 Dr Madhuri Arora - Team Tasha Jones - Team Claire Davies Gaunt - Team Jay Vivek Jagdale - Team

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