A Life More Ordinary: findings from the Long-Term Neurological Conditions Research Initiative published
A Life More Ordinary ‘provides a summary of the main findings from the Long-term Neurological Conditions Research Initiative (LTNC RI). The Initiative was funded by the Department of Health's Policy Research Programme (DH PRP) in 2006, following the launch of the DH National Service Framework (NSF) in 2005.’ (Winchcombe 2012 p9).
National Autistic Society conference explores autism and sensory processing in everyday life
The National Autistic Society aims to develop a greater understanding of sensory processing and how difficulties with sensory integration can impact on a person with autism.
Autism and Sensory Processing in Everyday Life (24 May 2012, Manchester) will provide an introduction to sensory processing and sensory integration. Expert speakers will also present an overview of the evidence base, examining the issues around the current research and looking at what research still needs to be done.
Carewell launches to help support carers' energy management and the people they care for
Created with input from Carers UK, Bupa and MEND, Carewell encourages carers to make positive changes to their lifestyle so they’re better able to care. It combines tips from health experts and carers themselves in an easy-to-use online hub which used easily as time allows.
Under the overall banner of ‘energy to care’ the site aimes to help carers feel more energetic and better able to care as a result. Content covers four key areas:
Keep up to date with the latest research: new service launched for BAOT members
BAOT members now have access, through the COT library document supply service, to over 260,000 journal titles available in the national collection of journals held in the British Library.
Members can request photocopies of articles, including those published outside OT specific journals, helping you keep up to date with the latest research
New guide to Transforming Patient Experience is a 'living resource'
Transforming Patient Experience: the essential guide provides you and your organisation with a resource to enable better understanding and optimal use of patient and staff experiences to improve services. Published by the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, it is suitable for anyone with designated responsibility for improving patient experience – either as a provider of services or as a commissioner.
Free networking event about Any Qualified Provider and Choose and Book
COT will be running a free networking event for BAOT members at our London headquarters on 21 March 2012. This event is aimed at those who are strategically placed in their organisations to prepare OT services in England for Any Qualified Provider (AQP) and Choose and Book. Speakers from the Department of Health will explain more about what AQP and Choose and Book mean for OT services. Places will be limited to two per organisation and no lunch will be provided.
Supporting Practice - Evidence and Resources (SPEaR) launched by COT
Searching for relevant occupational therapy specific information can be complicated and time consuming. Each SPEaR topic identifies some key sources of information, with items listed having an electronic link to either the source document or relevant web site. Access to some individual journal articles may depend on local database subscriptions.
COT Armed Forces and Veterans presentation
By Rob Moorehead
BAOT/COT General Election Manifesto 2012 presentation
By Clare Picking
Occupational therapists have helped and supported armed forces personnel through their recovery for physical and/or mental health problems for many years
Occupational therapists also assist current and past armed forces personnel and their families through their adaptation back into either military or civilian life, to return to work or to help them adapt to their changing needs as they mature or as new difficulties emerge.
