Hello all, i was wondering what peoples experiences were of using incentive schemes with female clients. Our service is looking to re evaluate the old money...
Hi Sharon I work in a medium RSU, predominantly for adult males and we are currently reviewing our incentive task scheme, which has been put on hold and I have...
Hi, I would refer you to the skills development model of rehab, specifically the work of folks like William Anthony and Marianne Farkas who say we should seek...
Hi Sharon I currently work in a medium secure women's service in which an incentive scheme is being implemented. Initially I was very sceptical about the...
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Helen I thought I'd draw your attention to a company called edexcel who provide courses. They offer all sorts but in particular adult literacy and numeracy,...
Hi All! I wonder if any one out there can be of assistance to me? I have recently been recruited into a post in a low secure hospital that has previously had...
Hiya Helen Have you got any further details on this resource you called Edexel, phone number or email address? Many Thanks Yas ========Original...
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Hi Tracey, What a task! Where about in the country are you? Helen Lycett Forensic Community Occupational Therapist Secure Services Oxford (01865) 223511 ... ...
It wasn't actually me who posted the original email, and I haven't had chance to look into it yet. I can let you know when I have more info. Helen Lycett ...
Hi Helen I'm in Liverpool for my sins! Tracey ... has ... They ... the ... am ... to ... with ... me ... intended solely for the use of the individual or...
Yas It was me that identified the company called Edexcel. The website can be found if you just use Edexcel in the search engine, but it is www.edexcel.org.uk ...
Thank you Tracey for those details. By the way with reference to your initial request for assistance on information in setting up an OT service this is a task...
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Hi Peter, At the hospital where I work there are a variety of wards with different numbers of patients on each (currently between 10 and 17) but current plans ...
Oh dear! I was going to suggest that it may be worth a visit to our service, but maybe there is one of helpful colleagues in your locality that may be willing...
Hello tracey, I had to smile when I read your email as it reminded me of the position I was in two and a half years ago! I think the best piece of advice I can...
Helen Thanks for the offer but like you say I'll try closer to home first! Tracey ... service, ... may be ... service ... Helen ... it ... this ... and ... on ...
Thanks Sharon! Nice to know that I'm not the only one who has been in this position! You're advice is appreciated and I will certainly take it on board. It...
Hi John Thank you for the ideas. I've decided to look at the use of another assessment for mental health; The Sensory Profile for Adults. Thanks again, ...
I am an OT based in a secured forensic unit in Australia, and we are looking at trying to establish a "community transition program" with one of our 9 bed...
To all who are interested: A new International MH Occupational Therapy discussion group has been set up. To subscribe go to ...
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Hi, we have been tasked at short notice to give an architect an idea of what is required by OT's in an Medium Secure Unit in the west of Scotland. We have...
Plunkett, Dave
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Aug 11, 2005 3:38 pm
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Hi Dave Whatever you do make sure that you are involved in the room layouts etc. or you could end up with a completely dysfunctional kitchen and therapy rooms...
I was wondering if anyone has any experience of working with patients who have Aspergers and OCD in high secure environment? I would be grateful for any...
Hi Dave I work at the Orchard Clinic, the medium secure unit in Edinburgh for South East Scotland. When the building was being designed we OTs were quite...
Hi Dave Have you thought about workshop/skills rooms? I work in a medium secure unit which has all of the rooms that you quote but additionally workshop areas ...
Hi Natalie, I am an Occupational Therapist working one day a week in a young offenders institute. Unfortunatly due to the limited time, I am only able to offer...
Hi Dave How about setting up a small consultation group of OTs to advise on this. Would suggest someone from the orchard clinic, an established medium secure...
Hi everyone! Myself and my colleague are planning to start an Anxiety Management and Relaxation Group open for low and medium secure patients. We just need...
Yes, maybe this article can be to some help. Stalenheim, G. (1997) Karolinska scales of personality in a forensic psychiatric population: Stability over time...
