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Blue Light Services Join Forces to Launch North East Emergency Medical Responder Scheme
Trial Scheme A new six-month trial scheme will see North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and the four Fire and [...]
How do you Solve a Problem Like Occupational Therapy Recruitment?
In London, the high cost of living and unaffordable housing means NHS trusts and social care services are struggling [...]
Moving with Dignity
In 2012, NHS England launched the Compassionate Care strategy. At the heart of it are the6 C’s, which are [...]
How Well Does Calcium Intake Really Protect your Bones?
Ask anyone how to prevent bone fractures and they’re likely to answer, “Get more calcium.” Medical experts have tended [...]
Disability and Independence: Water Therapy
Frances Leckie, editor of Independent Living, takes a look at the therapeutic benefits of water. Frances is a “DH Guru” [...]
Improving Training and Education in Patient Handling
Nurses have the highest rates of work-related back pain. Educational interventions can help prevent injury and promote understanding of [...]
Latest occupational therapy legislation – The Care Act
Care Act, Social Services, Housing and Promoting Wellbeing The Care Act has been hailed as the biggest change in [...]
Prevention of Falls in the Elderly
Falls, fall-related injury, and fear of falling are important public health problems in an ageing society. Falls and mobility [...]
Role of occupational therapists essential for care homes
Occupational therapists are key professionals in a variety of settings, including care homes, according to the latest report. The [...]
Why the UK is Great for working as an OT
More and more occupational therapists are coming from New Zealand, Australia and other destinations to work in the UK. [...]
How to Use Baths to Relieve Arthritic Pain
‘Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints’*, it affects around 10 million people [...]