OTnews May 2023 | Page 4

Contents

Contents

Regular pages Features

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News Professional and policy news from around the UK
Occupational therapy : a

12 profession under pressure ? 32

The results of a new report from RCOT on workforce challenges
New ways of working Embedding an integrated intervention approach , through collaborative needsbased assessment

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UNISON We look at recent strike action , which has won higher pay for all NHS staff
Special yoga , occupational

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Lucy Maher shares how practising Special Yoga with children is enriching them all
Paving new pathways Sandra Brooks reflects on the importance of advocating for OT in eating disorders services

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Professional resources A summary of the research in this month ’ s British Journal of Occupational Therapy , plus new resources from RCOT
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Focus on

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Workforce reform As the RCOT and HEE project ends , we focus on all the new resources produced
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The ‘ Mums and Munchkins ’ group Catriona Jorgensen on creating a safe group space for new mums
Community integration

26 Jennifer O ’ Leary explains why a travel training programme for young people with language disorders is proving so valuable

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A year of continuous development Jon Fisher talks about his first year of developing occupational therapy in a community substance use service

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The Armed Forces and Veterans Community Project Dawn Mohun describes the results of work in NHS Highlands to improve access to services

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Supporting staff to be emotionally resilient How sensory training is supporting staff ’ s work with young people with complex needs
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