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.

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COT’s response to the publication of the Care Bill in England

Tue, 14/05/2013 - 12:17
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Call for evidence on long-term conditions in England

Wed, 10/04/2013 - 14:59
The Health Select Committee has issued a call for... Read more

New Care Bill will mark biggest reform of social care for sixty years

Wed, 08/05/2013 - 16:23
The new Care Bill in England (formerly known as the... Read more

Bad experience for OT stroke patient turned OT student

Thu, 02/05/2013 - 14:36
A student OT has been featured in a new report on... Read more

Expert witness fees could decrease by 20 per cent

Fri, 12/04/2013 - 14:41
Expert witness fees could decrease by 20 per cent under... Read more
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