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Help maximise their potential
Could you help others decide if occupational therapy is the career for them ? In part two of our careers campaign series we talk to two more occupational therapists already doing just that
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Collaborative working in critical care
The experience of a three-month secondment working collaboratively on a specialist cardiothoracic critical care unit
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The benefits of physical activity
Janet Paske looks at supporting people with mental health challenges to be more active and what you can do to help people to overcome the barriers
Service development amidst a pandemic
Lauren Taylor reports on the new look Warwickshire Blue Badge service , which has had to find new ways of working to combat COVID-19 pressures
COVID-19 : providing valuable continuity of care into the community
Clare Pearsall reflects on her experience as an occupational therapist in a COVID-19 outreach service
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A catalyst for change
Iain Ballantine reflects on his clinical academic scholarship year
Adventure-based experiences during COVID
Reflections on a new outdoor therapy group programme for adolescents with mental health difficulties
Connect and thrive
Astrid Cooper shares her reflections on a project to promote positive wellbeing through social and therapeutic horticultural activities

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Diversifying practice based learning
A diverse practice based learning experience for two final year occupational therapy students within the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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RCOT annual review 2020
Regardless of te pandemic , RCOT managed to achieve a huge amount of work over the year . Here we bring you the highlights
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Year one : thriving not surviving
Deborah May , Ryan McClure , Paul Wilkinson on supporting the wellbeing of newly qualified occupational therapists
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Council vacancies
Are you ready for a leadership role or a new challenge ? Consider standing for election to RCOT ’ s governing councils
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