OTnews September 2023 | Page 4

Updates from RCOT , plus policy and professional news from around the UK

Equipment reuse and recyling Reducing single use equipment , sustainability in hand therapy and a fairer , more equitable housing and adaptations service

Celebrating our occupational therapy support workers We hear from the recipients of an ICAN award on what that means for their work

Our trade union campaigns against out-of-date mileage rates , which are driving workers into poverty

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Q & A with Natalie Norman Valuing and developing our support workforce

Tailoring services to the individual Katie Skelton talks about her role within a new integrated centre for Parkinson ’ s

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Right here , right now … Chantelle Lediard and Jennifer Ansell share their reflections on evolving role of the acute occupational therapist

An opportunity to share experiences Steve Freshney on setting up a virtual fatigue management group in a community stroke rehab team

Occupational therapy and public health Jessica Oglethorpe shares her journey from practice into academia and policy

Stepping into occupational health Maya Caan and Emily Kenworthy illustrate the role of occupational therapists in an occupational health setting

Working together : OT in GP practices A look at the development of a new service in NHS Ayrshire and Aran , with occupational therapy at its heart