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Delivering transformative patient care

An exciting new initiative brings together multiple stakeholders to develop a new 70-bed national rehabilitation centre

It ’ s ENOugh to breathe What ’ s it like to take part in an opera initiative to combat breathlessness ? Douglas Hawes , who has Long Covid , shares his experience

Unison Did you know that Unison has made 2022 the year of disabled workers ? Find out more and join the campaigns

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Professional resources A look at the research in the June issue of BJOT

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Lipoedema and me Amy Harrison sets out to raise awareness of lipoedema within the occupational therapy community

Supporting earlier , safer discharge in mental health acute care

An innovate approach to ensuring that no one spends longer than they need to in an acute hospital bed

Delivering occupational therapy in primary care Hattie Stevens and Helen Rostron , primary care network occupational therapists , talk about their exciting and ‘ unique ’ role

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Crisis team remodelling Alice Hart and Mia Resnick explain how and why their trust has been remodelling occupational therapy in crisis teams

The LGBTQ + Dementia Advisory Group Thomas Williams advocates for improved support for LGBTQ + people affected by dementia

Upcycling UK disability equipment

A project to improve support for people in need in Romania

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