This April's issue of OTnews
Take a look at what's featured in this month's copy
Rest-do Days: For the cover feature, Wendy Bryant, Andy Chapman and Rachel Booth-Gardiner explore the concept of rest-do days – an occupation-centred approach to self-management, developed by Wendy that looks at how approaches rooted in lived experience can enrich occupational therapy. (pages 18-21)
Student-led innovation and collaboration: Emma Bryenton and Sarah Clarkson share their experience of designing a proposal for fatigue management clinics, developed for a not-for-profit organisation delivering NHS services. (pages 22-25)
Elsewhere, the UK government is consulting on proposed changes to the welfare system sparking discussion, particularly around how it affects disabled people and those living with long-term conditions.
Work assessments: We ask whether work should be something we always explore as part of our assessments? What do the latest announcements on health and welfare mean for occupational therapy. (pages 14-15)
Therapy enhanced discharge: The Therapy Enhanced Discharge team at Royal Stoke Hospital is helping people leave hospital sooner, with better recovery outcomes and a smoother return to everyday life. (pages 34-36)
Transforming urgent care: The REACT multidisciplinary service is preventing hospital admissions by delivering rapid, joined-up support in people’s homes. In October 2024 alone, REACT helped avoid 930 admissions. (pages 40-41)
Finally, don’t forget we’ve enhanced and upgraded your digital edition of OTnews. It’s now easier to navigate on your phone, more accessible for screen readers and designed to give you a cleaner, smoother reading experience. Read it now at www.rcot.co.uk/news/otnews.