Over 1,000 people came together virtually last month to share in RCOTs 45th Annual Conference, and in your July issue we report on some of the many and varied plenary sessions, papers, posters and presentations.
If you were not able to take part, you can read about how we might overcome the barriers in the way that health and social care are connected, to ensure positive outcomes for people, and how we demonstrate the impact of occupational therapy and how it contributes to achieving health equity.
We also look at digital innovation, digital-driven improvements and digital literacy – a key area for the future of health and social care – and how we future-proof our profession by using occupational therapy skills to innovate across the wider health and social care sectors.
In other features this month we celebrate Disability Pride Month with an article from the volunteer-led networking and advocacy group ABLEOTUK, where members reflect on their achievements one year on.
Occupational therapists from the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall give us an insight into their ‘unique’ role and the therapeutic opportunities that are available to the people they support.
And Jon Fisher explains how occupational therapists like him are helping people make a lasting recovery from addiction, while addressing health inequities, and why he is so passionate about his role.
We hope you enjoy this month’s issue, and don’t forget, if you want to contribute to a future issue, please get in touch at editorial@rcot.co.uk. As well as the printed copy, you can also view the magazine online.