OTnews September 2025 | Page 4

Read about our new campaign, launching in OT Week, award-winning occupational therapists, and more

Co-created housing design Developing an evidencebased housing design guide for neurodivergent residents and those with learning disabilities

The language of psychological safety Neurodivergent practitioner Dabbi Taylor shares his story of learning and speaking up

This October, voting will open to elect UNISON’ s General Secretary; make sure you have your vote

Professional resources RCOT publishes new AI in occupational therapy resource, plus the latest research in BJOT

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Q & A with Leila Nelson OT is a second career path for Leila; here she shares her journey of growth, creativity and professional discovery

Greening healthcare one step at a time Joseph Courtney talks about his pioneering first role, focused on green therapy and sustainability

I like to move it, move it Naomi Burke explains how a learning disability service is getting people moving and improving health and wellbeing

Rethinking rehab OTs on a new unit share why they’ re leading a reablementfirst approach that’ s transforming recovery

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Our role, our experience Five OTs reflect on their experiences of working in assertive outreach

Embedding occupation into ABI residential care How a new partnership in the Northeast of England has created a unique learning opportunity for students

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