Welcome to our special October issue, featuring an unprecedented number of inspiring contributions from the Caribbean OT Network, celebrating 2023's Black History Month and the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation.
Discover what’s inside this issue:
• Explore insightful articles showcasing the achievements of OTs of African and Caribbean heritage of their experiences within occupational therapy.
• Learn about OTs in higher education, mentoring and addressing educational imbalances in Leeds.
• Dive into the experiences of Black OTs in practice, including primary care mental health practitioners and workforce diversity advocates.
• Discover personal journeys, career reflections, and the importance of Black farming and horticulture.
• Explore themes like returning to practice, migration, reading as a way for connecting to Black identity and a Caribbean perspective of occupational engagement from Odeth Richardson.
• Sherrille Tayson shares experiences operating in multiple roles as an OT, research assistant and occupational activist.
This is just a sneak peek of what’s inside. We hope you enjoy this month's issue, and feel free to share feedback or your service developments with Tracey Samuels, our Editorial and Design Manager, at editorial@rcot.co.uk. You can also read our issues online or in print.