Occupational Therapy News OTnews May 2020 | Page 5

46 40 56 34 features 12 18 The mental health impact of COVID-19 25 Five steps to a big impact 30 40 Adaptation through adversity 42 Service user and carer involvement in education 46 More than just the outcome of an application Louise Kermode describes what dealing with the impact of COVID-19 has meant to one community mental health charity Retaining the essence of occupation remotely The team from a specialist independent provider of neurological services reflect on the challenge of delivering remote services A radical change to how one adult social care team handles new cases meant they were readily able to shift assessments online during the COVID-19 pandemic, hears Andrew Mickel 52 Being responsive and reactive With the sudden onset of the COVID-19 crisis, how does a previously seamless service speedily adapt and reorganise its care? 56 Rehabilitation services during – and after – COVID-19 Think of it as resilience training… Two students on how they are using the hiatus in their training, due to COVID-19, to develop transferrable skills for the future Cover: © GettyImages/FatCamera Copyright: Copyright of the magazine is held by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. No part of Occupational Therapy News may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying, storing in any medium by electronic means or transmitting) without the written permission of the copyright owner except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 or under the terms of a licence issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd, 6-10 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS. Visit: www.cla.co.uk or email: [email protected] CBP003040 The challenges in receiving a new wave of patients on older people’s wards due to coronavirus The need for fast-paced changes in delivery of occupational therapy education during the COVID-19 pandemic A six-page focus on assessing eligibility for travel concessions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland and England The role of occupational therapy in managing post-viral fatigue Joseph Bradley on the role of occupational therapists in managing post-viral fatigue in the wake of COVID-19 The rise – and rise – of perinatal services New training to support perinatal occupational therapists profile In light of the Right to Rehab campaign and COVID-19 outbreak, Andrew Mickel looks at the importance of rehabilitation 34 Children’s occupational therapy during the coronavirus lockdown Lorna Lewis on the oportunities and threats Focus on how members are supporting health and wellbeing and keeping children’s services going during COVID-19 22 28 38 Everyday occupational therapy heroes 36 Occupation and isolation Stephanie Fennelly reflects on the importance of occupation during self-isolation and social distancing Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. The publication of advertisements does not constitute endorsement of the advertised products, services or events by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. A guide for contributors is available on request or on the website. Deadlines: Editorial: 26th of the month. Advertising: 1st of the month. Occupational Therapy News is published on the 15th of each month by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Ltd, a registered charity in England and Wales (275119) and in Scotland (SCO39573), 106-114 Borough High Street, Southwark, London SE1 1LB.