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Professional and policy news from around the UK

UNISON delivers at the Supreme Court and in the workplace

Strengthening

our governance In part two of our series , we share more about how we ’ ve been engaging with members and what the planned changes are

Tackling our workforce challenges Is enhanced practice an opportunity to strengthen our workforce and support professional development ?

Professional resources Summary of the research in this month ’ s British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Shining a spotlight on our role in dementia care

Marianne Elliot reflects on the NHS England dementia roundtable agenda

The importance of driving

As the Scottish Driving Assessment Service celebrate its 40th anniversary , we hear more about its history

A journey through dementia Evaluating the impact of a dementia programme on people ’ s health and wellbeing

Be

a part of the action at # RCOT2024

News about our flagship event , which will run online next month

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Top tips for transport solutions Do you know what to look for in transport assessments ? James Pitt-Kerby shares tips to boost your confidence

Enhancing our care for people with dementia Jemma Wiltshire and Louise Cinderby share their work to improve the experience of people living with dementia being cared for in an acute hospital

Assessing practice competence Sarah Prior reflects on the recent success of an observed structured clinical examination for first year students

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