OTnews June 2023 | Page 4

Professional and policy news from around the UK

Supporting disabled people with air travel Flying can be a daunting prospect for disabled people . We hear how one initiative is setting out to change that

Enhancing clinical learning with virtual experiences Implementing the Wales Virtual Hospital as a teaching tool for occupational therapy education

Occupational therapy staff in local government – you ’ re urged to vote ‘ yes ’ to strike action

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Housing and adaptations Jane Jones talks about her involvement in developing a cognitive impairment shower specification

Developing confidence and leadership skills Maggie Cartwright and Charlotte Dawes reflect on the highs of their recent remote leadership placement at RCOT

Campaigning for a more inclusive culture We talk to RCOT ’ s LGBTQIA + expert advisory group members about the pilot and its achievements

VR : a new tool for occupational therapists ? Michael McManus reflects on the use of a virtual reality project in an inpatient forensic mental health service

Remembering yesterday , caring today A look at delivering a remiscence therapy programme for people with dementia of Jewish heritage

Recycling and disposal of equipment Working with Belief in Action to improve the recycling and repurposing of unwanted aids and equipment

A return to military life after brain injury Katherine Brockman on assessing and treating mild traumatic brain injury within the UK military population

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