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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Mental Health Awareness Week 2012

Tue, 22/05/2012 - 17:38
It is Mental Health Awareness week (21-27 May), with a theme of 'Doing Good, Does You Good', based around the idea that doing good things for others can reduce stress, improve your emotional wellbeing and even benefit your physical health. ... Read more

A Life More Ordinary: findings from the Long-Term Neurological Conditions Research Initiative published

Tue, 22/05/2012 - 16:57
A Life More Ordinary ‘provides a summary of the... Read more

Free publications for COT Annual Conference delegates

Mon, 14/05/2012 - 16:51
COT Annual Conference delegates who attend ‘80... 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
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  • 1 day 6 hours ago Looks like lots of outdoors OT taking place to make the most of the fine weather this #OTuesday, jealousy inducing for those stuck indoors!
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