Occupational therapy - helping you to live life your way

Think about the fun things in life – meeting friends, going to the pub, playing football. They’re great. So when we can’t do them – it’s a drag. Now think of the everyday things – getting out of bed in the morning, getting washed, preparing meals, going to work or school. When we struggle with these things, that’s far worse. That’s a major problem. And that’s where occupational therapy comes in. Occupational therapists can help – not just so that we can cope with the basic necessities – but so that we can get the most from life.

Occupational therapy in action

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Free publications for COT Annual Conference delegates

Mon, 14/05/2012 - 16:51
COT Annual Conference delegates who attend ‘80 years of OT’ (session 35) will receive two complimentary volumes charting the history of OT were originally priced at £70. Delegates attending the Mental Health conference facilitated poster discussions (session 136.1) will receive a free copy of Falls Management and Prevention for Older People with Mental Health Conditions (while stocks last). ... Read more

OTs play their part in BAOT’s future through membership survey 2012

Fri, 11/05/2012 - 11:53
We would like to thank all our members who recently... Read more

OTs use of occupation-focused practice in secure hospitals

Thu, 03/05/2012 - 16:26
COTSS Mental Health Forensic Forum is delighted to... Read more

National Autistic Society conference explores autism and sensory processing in everyday life

Wed, 02/05/2012 - 13:36
The National Autistic Society aims to develop a greater... Read more

Application date extended for Clinical Report Writing Study Day

Wed, 02/05/2012 - 10:29
With the increasing number of HPC fitness to practice... Read more
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Government puts its faith in gardening to tackle elderly care crisis via @Telegraph http://t.co/VcGHc3NO1 day 14 hours ago
  • 1 day 16 hours ago Occupational Therapists are recognised for their work to improve patient experience http://t.co/HSpEsv4M - anyone do similar schemes?
  • 1 day 16 hours ago Awards for West Sussex occupational therapists http://t.co/tc2DYbwp - "Keeping people in their homes is what I love about the job” #iloveOT
  • 2 days 10 hours ago May's British Journal of Occupational Therapy should be with members soon, here's what you can look forward to http://t.co/BDFF7KuQ
  • 2 days 11 hours ago Here it is RT @haylz2005: Latest BJOT has arrived @BAOTCOT looks a good article on non traditional placements :) http://t.co/ffMs5IuU
  • 2 days 17 hours ago #OTresearch MT @Maria_genhome: any OT students (pg or ug) looking for a research project? The #genHOME project may have some suggestions
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