OT Frontiers is a network of occupational therapists based in the UK who have an interest in occupational therapy in low and middle income countries. We aim to promote an understanding of how as UK occupational therapists we can most appropriately apply our practice in the context of these countries. Whenever possible we collaborate with our overseas colleagues in projects that they undertake.
Recently received news highlights - more details on our News page.
Humanity & Inclusion,
in collaboration with key partners (the AO Foundation, ICRC, MSF France, CBM, Livability and the WHO), launched the world’s first educational resource for
Early Rehabilitation in Conflicts and Disasters.
The Field Handbook is freely available globally andonlinefor any rehabilitation professionals living in or preparing to work in emergency settings.
This educational resource is now accessible through 3 different channels:
Nov 2020
UK-Med Community of Practice
UK-Med provides emergency medical care in the aftermath of large and sudden-onset disasters. Previously known as the UK International Trauma Register now healthcare workers committed to emergency humanitarian response are invited to join the UK-Med Community of Practice.
For more information go to: https://www.uk-med.org/
MAITS provides small grants to enable experienced disability professionals from all over the world to share their skills with those working with and caring for those with neuro-developmental disabilities in low and middle-income countries.
For more information click here
Gorkha Development Scheme (Nepal)
Still recruiting volunteers
INCLUDE: A Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) learning community
INCLUDE is an online learning community for community-based rehabilitation (CBR) that aims to inform and support CBR managers and interested stakeholders around the world. Learn more on by clicking on the tiltle to go to out Resource page or go to:
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The importance of understanding Community Based Rehabilitation if working in low and middle income countries, was discussed at the last OT Frontiers Meeting. The CBR matrix is a visual representation. Find out more at: http://www.who.int/disabilities/cbr/en/
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