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Get ready for Occupational Therapy Week 2023
OT Week always takes place during the first full week of November . This year it starts on Monday 6 November and finishes on Sunday 12 November . The theme for OT Week 2023 is ‘ Occupation matters ’.
We ’ ve heard that you feel the value of your expertise isn ’ t always recognised . You ’ ve also told us that you frequently spend time explaining what occupation is and why it ’ s important . That ’ s why this year OT Week is going to be about what occupation is and why it matters .
What do we want to achieve together ? By supporting you to talk confidently and consistently about occupation – what it is and why it matters – the people you work with will better understand the role of occupational therapy , its impact and value .
Do you want to help shape the campaign ? We ’ ve already worked with some members on the
We ’ ve heard that you feel the value of your expertise isn ’ t always recognised . You ’ ve also told us that you frequently spend time explaining what occupation is and why it ’ s important . That ’ s why this year OT Week is going to be about what occupation is and why it matters .”
theme and now we ’ re looking for people to help us further shape and build the campaign .
You can get involved in shaping this year ’ s campaign by completing an online form to express your interest before Thursday 7 September 2023 . Visit bit . ly / 3LdvUX4 .
Have you seen our updated guidance and recommendations for neonatal care ?
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Last chance to nominate your inspiring colleagues
Who ’ s making an impact on occupational therapy ? Did someone just come to mind when you read that question ? You only have one month left to nominate them for a prestigious 2024 Merit Award or Fellowship . Applications will close at 9am , Monday 2 October 2023 .
The application can take some time , so start today and advocate for the excellent work occupational therapists do . Find out more at bit . ly / 3P9zXF6
To ensure commissioners know what ’ s needed and managers can advocate this , we ’ ve updated the occupational therapy staffing recommendations on neonatal units .
Additionally , to help occupational therapists who work , or are interested in working in neonatal care development , we ’ ve recently published the professional development framework for occupational therapists working in neonatal care .
To find out more , visit bit . ly / 44Ho8Mf .
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