Exploring the Art of Occupation

If you have been reading my blog since the early days back in 2013 you will know I have always had a bit of a love for definitions. I often begin with one because definitions give me something solid to hold on to. They frame my thinking, they help me…

Occupational therapists talk a lot about occupation, but what we mean is not simply a job or employment. Occupation refers to the everyday activities that people need, want, or are expected to do. These are the meaningful things that fill our time and shape who we are, from self-care and…

Tonight, 2nd September, The Great British Bake Off kicks off a brand new series. Like millions across the UK, I will be tuning in to see the first batch of nervous contestants step into the tent. Bake Off is more than just a television show. Over the years it has become a…

My Development and Why I Write My awareness that news is never simply neutral goes back to school. In English during the 1990s, we were asked to analyse how the same subject was presented across different newspapers. At first, I assumed that the news was just fact, but I soon…

I’ll start by admitting that my music taste is probably still stuck somewhere in the indie and alternative rock of the ’90s and early 2000s, but even I can see that Taylor Swift is more than a pop star. Whether or not you enjoy her music, you’ll likely have some awareness of…

Regular readers will know I like to start my blogs with some definitions. Today’s post is about an experience I had meeting new people who share my lived experience of disability, and how technology can play a role in supporting us to take part in everyday life. Occupations, in the…

I’ve noticed that my blog post about occupational therapy models and frameworks remains one of the most visited on my site, drawing steady attention each week. This sparked an idea I’m keen to try. I’ve been wondering whether we can use popular culture to make occupational therapy theory more accessible…

What Does Non-Binary Mean?  Non-binary is a gender identity that does not fit exclusively within the traditional categories of male or female. Non-binary people may identify as both, neither, somewhere in between, or as a different gender altogether. Some use they/them pronouns, while others may use neo-pronouns or a mix…

Definitions SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities): A term used to describe learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for a child or young person to learn compared to others of the same age. This can affect behaviour, reading and writing, understanding, concentration, or physical ability. EHCP (Education, Health…

The Beginning of Something Bigger When the NHS was born on 5 July 1948, it brought with it a promise: healthcare for all, free at the point of use. It was a bold and radical idea, introduced through the National Health Service Act of 1946 by Aneurin Bevan. The aim…