Welcome to this August's issue of OTnews
As the UK Government advances its 10-Year Health Plan, the spotlight has rightly turned toward prevention, integration and early intervention across health and social care.
Whether through facilitating hospital discharge, supporting community-based rehabilitation, or enabling independence through tailored interventions, occupational therapists are essential to delivering the government’s vision of person-centred, outcome-driven care.
Government health strategy - we take an in-depth look at how our profession – uniquely positioned to bridge physical health, mental health and social care – lies at the heart of the government’s new strategy. (pages 12 to 17).
Children's OTs - Dr Sally Payne, reflects on her experience giving evidence to the UK Parliament's Health and Social Care Committee on the vital role that children's occupational therapists play in assessing sensory, motor and cognitive development, while empowering families to create nurturing, enabling environments. (pages 20 to 22)
CPD Audit - The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has initiated its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) audit for occupational therapists. This underscores the need for all practitioners to stay current, reflective and responsive – ensuring the profession remains a cornerstone of high-quality, evidence-based care. Emma Grover shares some expert insights on getting ready for audit and making the most of your CPD profile (pages 24 to 26)
Read on to discover these stories and more in this issue.
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