OTnews November 2024 | Page 4

Policy and professional news from around the UK

The Student Project RCOT ’ s new blog stories are attracting , engaging and retaining talent within the profession

Challenging the concept of single-handed care Kirklees Council ’ s Moving and Handling Ergonomics Team say it ’ s just moving and handling at its optimum

Policy officer Guy Collis looks at the union ’ s work to improve services and working conditions in adult social care

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Maintaining professional identity Learning from a recent major health conditions conference workshop , exploring the concept of professional identity for OTs

Advancing occupational therapy

Dr Gill Ward shares an update on the progress of our new Research and Innovation Strategy

A new approach to community leadership Details of the new approach to community leadership being introduced through the Reimagining Communities project

My journey into the profession Newly-appointed RCOT learner ambassador Georgina Spray , who lives with a disability , shares her story

Enhancing clinical practice in palliative care Three OTs describe their use of non-pharmacological symptom management in their clinical work with palliative patients

Developing a rural outreach service Amy Greening reflects on her experience of setting up a rural community-based occupational therapy service

Vocational pathways Hear about the success of Northgate Park ’ s OTestablished bespoke Vocational Pathways Programme