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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Looks like lots of outdoors OT taking place to make the most of the fine weather this #OTuesday, jealousy inducing for those stuck indoors! — 6 hours 42 min ago
  • 10 hours 16 min ago #OTuesday RT @catriona_ogilvy: Treatment sessions outside today, makes everyone feel so much better! Big improvements from one little girl
  • 12 hours 33 min ago MT @Roo_88: 2nd week, 2nd day on 1st placement & off to training with my educator, already learning so much! Loving the experience #OTuesday
  • 1 day 7 hours ago We've updated some of our Supporting Practice pages http://t.co/BYKDGXYB including the latest Dementia resources & evidence
  • 1 day 10 hours ago Next @GuardianSocEnt:Q&A is about Employing disabled people on Thurs at 1pm http://t.co/bBdJDZli share your thoughts & questions beforehand.
  • 1 day 15 hours ago Any ideas? MT @xstitchjojo: Can anyone point me in the right direction of work currently being done by OTs with the homeless? Many thanks :)
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