A team of occupational therapists from the Isle of Wight are raising 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 as part of this year’s Occupational Therapy Week (6th-12th November), organised by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
The theme of Occupational Therapy Week this year is ‘I am an Occupational Therapist’, building on the RCOT’s call for its members to be ‘loud and proud’ of the value they add to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every week.
For 2017 Occupational Therapists from the Isle of Wight will be celebrating Occupational Therapy Week by:
• Holding a stall for NHS staff and visitors on the 8th of November at the St Mary’s Hospital Full Circle Restaurant.
• Launching the new Occupational Therapy Intranet page.
• Completing internal training and networking to encourage the growth of Occupational Therapy profession on the island
Occupational Therapists have been described as the health and care system’s ‘secret weapon’. They are the only registered profession qualified to work across mental and physical health and in NHS and social care settings. This means that they are uniquely placed to see a whole person holistically.
Occupational Therapists on the Isle of Wight work with people of all ages to enable them to carry out activities that they need or want to do. Occupational Therapists work with people to overcome barriers of physical illness, mental illness, disability, aging or social exclusion and find alternative ways to empower individuals and encourage independence.
Julia Scott, CEO at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists said:
“I’m delighted that the Isle of Wight Trust has joined the hundreds of organisations supporting Occupational Therapy Week. It is a great reflection of local community spirit.”
For more information about Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Week, visit: https://www.rcot.co.uk/promoting-occupational-therapy/otweek.
