The OT Life

Welcome to The OT Life: A careers podcast from the OTs of Cygnet Health Care. We created The OT Life for OTs around the country who are interested in hearing from people who share the same passion for Occupational Therapy.We chat all things OT from our opinions about the profession, our role in health and social care, stories and experiences, and career advice.This is the place to help you make the most of the profession you love.https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/

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The OT Life - Discussions about lived experience, with Tom

August 06, 2024 • Cygnet Health Care • Season 2 • Episode 11

Welcome to Season 2 of The OT Life - the careers podcast for occupation therapists. In Season 2 we’re talking about a book that’s being written by the wonderful occupational therapists here at Cygnet.

In this episodes we're talking to Tom.

Last year Tom was still an inpatient at Cygnet Hospital Joyce Parker after suffering with his mental health. He has since been diagnosed with Complex PTSD, ADHD and Autism.

He has now begun working for the Lived Experience Network as an Expert by Experience – someone who has personal experience of using or caring for someone who uses health, mental health and/or social care.

He chats with Emma and Katie about his experience and what it means to work with the occupational therapists here at Cygnet.

The OT Life is all about helping other occupational therapists develop their career and, in turn, the people they care for.

Find out more about OT Life at Cygnet: https://join.cygnetgroup.com/ot-life/