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Useful services and external resources, for your care and career.
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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]
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]
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].
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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:
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Producing evidence-based guidance and advice for health, public health and social care practitioners
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Developing quality standards and performance metrics for those providing and commissioning health, public health and social care services
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Providing a range of information services for commissioners, practitioners and managers across the spectrum of health and social care
[UK ORGANISATION; GUIDELINES APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE]
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]
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
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Influence policy UK-wide
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Secure sustainable funding for our disciplines
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Foster leadership and innovation
[UK ORGANISATION; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE]
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.
[UK TRAINING RESOURCE; AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE]
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]
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]
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]