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If you are looking to buy a reference or textbook, or want to sell a copy you no longer need, you've come to the right place! To list either request, create a new (separate) post in this forum category. Please use the following suggested format: SELLING / SEEKING (delete as appropriate): [Insert book title] [Upload a photo/screenshot of book] • Author(s) • Year of publication • Your locality - town/city and country (do not publicly list full address) • Your contact details - options: (If selling): • Book condition (e.g. new, good, minor wear-and-tear) • Country(ies) you are happy to post to • Price you are selling at • Postage or shipping included? Any questions, do reach out to the Hub Team - via direct chat message here or by email (hubteam@theOThub.com)(mailto:hubteam@theOThub.com).

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses are coming to the Hub! Please vote in the poll below, to help us produce programs most useful to you: Do you want the Hub to feature a course on a subject not listed above? Comment with your suggestion below! Do you have knowledge and/or experience of the subjects listed - or others related to occupational therapy? Interested in sharing it with clinicians worldwide? C(https://www.theOThub.com/contact)ontact us (https://www.theOThub.com/contact) if you would like to create/design or contribute to a course.

The Occupational Therapy Hub constantly seeks to better the support we give, the resources you access and the experiences you have here. We cannot do this without knowing: what Members like what could be improved what you feel is missing In this forum, we strongly encourage your constructive criticism or positive feedback, however brief. Your Hub Team will read every comment and suggestion, working to improve the global occupational therapy community, for all. Thank you.

"Occupational therapy: Where science, creativity and compassion collide." - Jessica Kensky (2016 AOTA Welcome Ceremony) "Occupational therapy: Arguably the most empowering, creative, holistic and meaning-enhancing healthcare profession... Adding life to days." - Jamie Grant (Director, The Occupational Therapy Hub) As occupational therapists, OTAs and student OTs, we provide person-centred support to those whose health and/or well-being prevents them from doing the daily activities that matter to them. Our professional remit is vast, so the settings, client groups and tools we use can differ greatly. But, despite these differences, many experiences and elements of OT are universal! So - to mark 5 years since The Occupational Therapy Hub was born - we are asking you to share your thoughts and ideas with us! In this forum... please tell us the 5 things (you think) that all OTs can relate to. 🌎 We look forward to reading and sharing your views with the global community! 🎈#HappyBirthdayHub

A Community Forum for sharing practice experiences, advice and support, in a time of change and occupational adjustment... As the global community reacts to the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians, service users and the public are having to adjust to new ways of living and working. In an uncertain climate, occupational balance, engagement and participation will be inevitably affected. Whilst fundamental to slowing the spread of the virus, social distancing and isolation are also likely to impact on physical and mental health and well-being... Occupational Therapy Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - WFOT Public Statement: 'The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the lives, health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities worldwide... As a profession, we recognise the consequences and changes that are occurring in how people access and undertake their occupations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These include, but are not limited to: accessing resources, activities of daily living, communication, mobility, social isolation, displacement, mental health and wellbeing. Occupational therapists understand the vital need to access and use infection control measures, combined with the need to sustain good psychological, mental health and stamina in order to stay safe and healthy. Occupational therapists will be working with people to develop strategies to facilitate continued access to their occupations. These will include, but will not be limited to: individual, family, community, social and environmental adaptation, mental health, assistive technology and telehealth.' > Read more from the World Federation of Occupational Therapists In the spirit of care and collaboration, The Occupational Therapy Hub offers you this dedicated space for open dialogue, on themes such as (but not limited to): Adapting occupational therapy practice Adapting occupational therapy education and studies Supporting specific client groups Coping strategies, to offer fellow colleagues or those you support We invite you to engage below, in discussions that have the potential to support you and others, worldwide. All the best, The Occupational Therapy Hub Team hubteam@theOThub.com

Being part of a Journal Club (JC) is a great form of continuing professional development (CPD). Are you interested in hosting? First, please read this post: Introducing Free Online Journal Club - by Charmi Shah, Therapy Forum Lead Then... Get in touch with the Hub Team, either: by commenting below, or by email: hubteam@theOThub.com Let us know the theme, specialism or particular journal article you would like to showcase. The chosen journal article needs to be open-access, to allow fellow Hub Members to access and engage with it. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to enhance evidence-based practice! Warm regards The Occupational Therapy Hub Team