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

News

Buddy Beat promise inspirational close to COT Conference

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 15:22
Members of Buddy Beat, a drumming group of mental health service users from Renfrewshire, will take to the stage to close the College of Occupational Therapists’ Annual Conference at the SECC in Glasgow on 20 June. ... Read more

Demonstrating the value of OT for independent living

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 11:48
A team of occupational therapists will be in a Boots... Read more

Helping people reconnect with life after brain injury

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 09:58
The College of Occupational Therapists today released... Read more

OTs are "missing link" in health and social care

Tue, 18/06/2013 - 12:44
The College of Occupational Therapists' annual... Read more

NICE recommendations for stroke rehabilitation

Fri, 14/06/2013 - 13:35
NICE has published guidance aimed at improving outcomes... Read more
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Events
  • Thursday 18th July 2013 (All day)

    One Day Training / Information Session - Called "Disabled Facilities Grants and Key Adaptations".

    Aims:
    This one-day course is aimed at all those working or interested in the area of housing adaptations for older and...

  • Wednesday 17th July 2013 (All day)

     

    College of Occupational Therapists

    Aimed at occupational therapists who wish to develop their practice in the area of seating and posture, attendance at this Masterclass will enable delegates to palpate key landmarks of the...

  • Friday 5th July 2013

    Behavioural eating difficulties - approaches, techniques and the OT role. Behavioural interventions in childhood sleep disorders. Joint working with other professionals Equipment to help with sleeping difficulties at home

     

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  • Tuesday 18th June 2013 - Thursday 20th June 2013

     

    In conjunction with The College of Occupational Therapist Annual Conference and two other Specialist Sections: Mental Health and Older People.

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