contents November/December 2014
07 News We take a look at what is happening
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across the globe
13 Client Centred Practice Kate Sheehan shares her thoughts in
her regular column
17 HIV - changing times We talk to Camilla Hawkins, Lead
OT at Mildmay hospital, to find out more about the work they do
21 Product Focus We display some of the innovative
products available to aid independent living
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25 Day in the Life of an OT Every issue we talk to a different OT to
find out what their job involves
31 Product Focus More products to aid independent
28 Are carers pushing safe wheelchair loads? OT Ailsa Reston explores the benefits
living
37 Hoisting Your Way to Independence We explore the different
of using a wheelchair powerpack to assist propulsion
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IMPROVING INDEPENDENCE
THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY YEARS MOBILITY PRODUCT FOCUS The latest products to aid independent living for children and adults
WORLD FEDERATION OF Occupational Therapists What a membership can mean for you
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environments that hoists can be used in to assist people
40 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) An introduction to what the
WFOT do and what an individual membership can offer you
44 The OT Show What does this event hold in store for
you this year?
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