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The Royal College of Occupational Therapists has created some tips to help people who are undertaking social distancing at the moment. The government has advised that people with an underlying health condition or who are aged 70 or older should be social distancing...

Lisa Harrison, Director and Occupational Therapist from Rehab Jigsaw Ltd was delighted to attend the UK Stroke Forum from 4th to 6th December at the International Centre, Telford. The Forum is a multi-professional event, designed to inform and promote best practice...

A team of occupational therapists from Rehab Jigsaw are getting out and about to raise the profile of their profession which supports people to ‘live life their way’ despite any health or care needs they may be living with. The event is part of this year’s...

The 'Fit Note' was developed with specific expertise from Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists,Chiropodists and Podiatrists. With awareness of mental health increasing, what can employers and businesses do to support...

Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on helping people with a physical, sensory or cognitive disability be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives. OT can help children with various needs improve their cognitive, physical, sensory and motor skills and...

This was developed with specific expertise from Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Chiropodists and Podiatrists. The AHP Fit Note has been developed to support the evidence that on the whole, work is good for...

Occupational Therapists are specialists in enabling people with health difficulties to complete activities, or occupations, which are essential to their daily living. Many people affected by health difficulties, either physical or mental, are of working age and some...

“Occupational therapy (OT) is a science degree-based, health and social care profession, regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council. Occupational therapy takes a “whole-person approach” to both mental and physical health and wellbeing and enables individuals...

People are usually very happy with the home they live in and do not wish to move house when affected by injury, illness or ageing. Home adaptations can benefit people of all ages with health conditions, sensory or mobility difficulties or cognitive disorders by...

The skills and knowledge needed to work with adults and children affected by illness, injury or ageing are very varied depending on the needs and circumstances of the person and their family. For all professionals and carers, developing and maintaining the relevant...