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Occupational therapists urged to apply to the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2022
Allied health professionals , healthcare scientists and those who work alongside them in support roles across the UK , have until 11 January 2022 to enter the Advancing Healthcare Awards , the unique awards programme that crosses boundaries and fosters partnership working .
The awards will be presented at a live ceremony on 8 April 2022 , at the Victoria Park Plaza in London .
Organised by Chamberlain Dunn , these UK-wide awards , now in their 16th year , recognise and reward projects and professionals in the healthcare science and allied health professions that lead innovative healthcare practice and make a real difference to patients ’ lives .
A number of awards are open to both AHPs and healthcare scientists : NHS Employers award for outstanding achievement by an apprentice , support worker or non-registered technician in an AHP or healthcare science service ; Welsh Government ’ s award for Value Based Care : making best use of resources to maximise outcomes ; the award for outstanding contributions to public health ; and the Chamberlain Dunn Rising Star award .
The awards open only to AHPs are : AHP Clinical Leadership award , sponsored by Attend Anywhere and Induction Healthcare ; Northern Ireland Government ’ s award for reform and rebuild of health and social care service post COVID-19 ; Chroma award for AHPs , including arts therapists , working with people who have mental health problems ; and British Association for Music Therapy award for music therapists who are developing innovative ways of providing effective music therapy .
To download the awards brochure and information sheet and to enter visit ; www . AHAwards . co . uk / uk / of follow on @ AHAwards for updates .
2021 theme for Occupational Therapy Week announced
RCOT is pleased to announce that the theme for Occupational Therapy Week 2021 is ‘ health equity ’.
Throughout the week , we will be shining the light on the role occupational therapists currently play in addressing health equity and working with you to identify what support and tools you need so that you can do even more in future .
We will be calling on governments , healthcare leaders and commissioners in all four nations to provide a long-term strategy , including more resources and funding for occupational therapists .
To find out more see pages 14 to 17 , visit the RCOT website , or look out for news on Twitter , Facebook , Linkedin and Instagram , and in Highlight .

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