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It’s Occupational Therapy Week!
It’s Occupational Therapy Week! That means it’s time to celebrate the work of occupational therapists and promote awareness of their contributions to healthcare and well-being. If you want to get involved with Occupational Therapy Week in the UK, here are some steps you can take: Promote awareness on social media: Use social media platforms …
The vital role of occupational therapy in social care
Did you know that occupational therapists are responsible for 35– 45% of local authority referrals despite only comprising of 2% of the workforce? In this blog, we take time to recognise and celebrate the significant role occupational therapists play in social care settings. Enhancing independence Occupational therapists help individuals regain and maintain their ability to …
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Recognising ADHD as a business asset
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comes with a world of challenges for those who live with it, and that should never be underestimated. However, like all neurodivergent conditions, ADHD also has its affordances – especially in the workplace. To celebrate ADHD Awareness Month, we wanted to share some of the strengths ADHD brings to the …
The crucial role of body language in healthcare settings
In this blog, we look at the significant role that body language plays in healthcare settings when it comes to improving the overall patient experience. Here’s why you should be mindful of your body language next time you’re at work: 1. It can make or break trust Being a patient in any clinical setting can …
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Applying for a healthcare role in the UK
Interested in pursuing a healthcare career in the UK? Carry on reading for an overview of the steps and requirements, as well as the reality of the application process. 1. Research and choose your role Healthcare is a vast field with many career avenues, such as nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, pharmacy and more. Research the role …
Action on Stroke Month: how to get involved
It’s Action on Stroke Month and we need your help raising awareness. Carry on reading to find out how you and your colleagues can get involved. Symptoms of stroke If you think someone is having a stroke, seek medical attention immediately. The FAST acronym can help remind you what symptoms to look out for: Facial …
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Virtual patient simulations launched to help train physiotherapy staff with decision-making
Virtual patient simulations have been rolled out by The Personalised Care Institute as a training resource for physiotherapy staff. It is designed to help strengthen clinicians’ shared decision-making (SDM) skills through a series of simulated lifelike patient consultations. Created in collaboration with Keele University, the virtual patient scenarios are freely available to all healthcare professionals. …
3 signs you’ve outgrown your job
As we emerged from the clasp of the Covid-19 pandemic and returned to life as ‘normal’ (i.e. waved farewell to Zoom calls!), many of us realised that we’d outgrown our jobs. In this blog, our expert consultants share three major signs that it’s time to look for a new career… 1.You no longer feel challenged …
Mental health hubs now available to all healthcare staff
As a healthcare professional, your day-to-day life is centred around helping others but sometimes this can lead to staff neglecting their own wellbeing. That’s why the NHS has launched mental health and wellbeing hubs for healthcare professionals across the UK. The service offers everything from free therapy sessions, to support for those who have experienced …
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Upcoming events for your occupational therapy CPD
Why not start building on your CPD experience early this year? There’s plenty of interesting events coming up in the next month with spaces left, so you have no excuse! As a reminder, practising occupational therapists need a minimum of 30 hours of CPD practise a year. That’s two and half hours per month if …
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