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OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY WEEK 2019
4–10 NOVEMBER
Share your Small Change, Big Impact story
We’re celebrating the small changes that occupational therapists make that have a big
impact on the people they support. During 4-10 November, we want to showcase as
many members’ stories of Small Change, Big Impact as possible to illustrate the value of
occupational therapy.
Share your Small Change, Big Impact story on our website from 4 November
onwards.
OCCUPATIONAL
OCCUPATIONAL
Over the week you’ll be able to see everyone’s stories come together in one place on
the website.
THERAPY
Think of a time when you made
a key diff erence through a
small change and answer the
questions:
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challenge?
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● What was the change?
● What was the impact?
Use the storytelling tips and
examples on our website to
help you choose and write
your story.
THERAPY
The challenge
WEEK 2019
5-year-old Lucy couldn’t use cutlery and found it
diffi cult to fully join in at school lunchtime.
The change
4 –1 0 N O V E M B E R
I worked with Lucy and identifi ed adapted cutlery
that she could use and we practised using it.
The impact
Lucy is now confi dent eating with cutlery and can
join in school lunches with her friends.
Small Change, Big Impact story example
For guidance and resources, go to:
rcot.co.uk/otweek
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