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Giving life back Katie Bruce charts the journey of a new children ’ s occupational therapy trauma team through its first year
Helping people to meet their rehab goals Natalie Wright reflects on introducing a CIMT programme to a community occupational therapy service
Becoming a star communicator A focus on one university ’ s work to develop students ’ communication skills
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A magic experience We talk to occupational therapist Ally Ross about her recent volunteering experience with Breathe Arts Health Research
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Getting innovative on a remote placement University of Southampton students reflect on designing walking trails for service users within a residential facility in Australia
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