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How can AHPs help carers ? Hazel Jurd talks about some of the ways we can support the health and wellbeing of carers
What ’ s the progress of the top 10 research priorities ? OT and PhD student Aleysha Martin reflects on an RCOT international research placement experience
The unique journeys of apprentice learners Featuring three HEIs , who are delivering the integrated degree apprenticeship programme
Widening access to outdoor swimming Two new graduates describe a placement project to improving accessibility to open water swim sites
Better supporting our current and future workforce Flora Smith shares how her trust is supporting new graduates to enhance their clinical skills in acute care
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The impact of innovative practice
Investigating how the first contact practitioner approach is being explored in Dorset
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