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Occupational therapy is a unique philosophy that acknowledges the link between what people do and their health and wellbeing. To the profession ‘occupation’ means all the activities a person undertakes, enjoys and values. Occupational therapists are health and social care professionals who help people of all ages carry out activities they need or want to do, but as a result of physical or mental illness, disability or being socially excluded, are prevented from doing.

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NHS publication shows commissioners that OTs have crucial role in end of life care

Tue, 12/07/2011 - 16:23
A new publication – ‘The Route to success in end of life care – achieving quality for occupational therapy ‘- sets out for managers and commissioners the unique core skills of Occupational Therapists in end of life care.  Occupational Therapists (OTs) can use these skills along the six steps of the end of life care pathway, from initiating discussions as end of life approaches to concluding with care after death. ... Read more

Research grant for Children, Young People and Families

Thu, 07/07/2011 - 13:30
The COT Specialist Section - Children, Young... Read more

Now is not the time to cut and run, the profession is told

Mon, 04/07/2011 - 09:36
No matter how hard things are in the public sector, now... Read more

Calling all associate members - join our committee!

Sun, 10/07/2011 - 23:00
Are you, or do you know, an associate member who is... Read more

Occupational therapy saved my life

Mon, 04/07/2011 - 15:44
Bringing the College's Annual Conference in Brighton to... Read more
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Health Select Committee Chair warns of cuts to ‘non-priority services’ such as Occupational Therapy - our response: http://t.co/uTfPnzCF11 hours 11 min ago
  • 11 hours 47 min ago Where are all the OT support workers and BAOT associate members? http://t.co/bdZAg6CB [COT forum]
  • 13 hours 34 min ago Shaping the future: applying therapy research to practice at NI AHP conference http://t.co/xOxa4Hfw
  • 19 hours 35 min ago @31katie07 @Emma_Jane_West enjoy, have a great day!
  • 1 day 10 hours ago RT @xAmy_OTx: Any OTs involved in assitive equipment design?
  • 1 day 11 hours ago Great to hear! MT @claireOT: Hey OTs, I want to apply for the regional BAOTCOT communications role, but I need 2 OTs, who is in?
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