The OT Life Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:39:43 -0400 https://theotlife.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 The OT Life yes edd4d405-a3af-5819-bb25-6c8eaec9dcbf Cygnet Health Care episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Cygnet Health Care https://storage.buzzsprout.com/asc8dd54fik2zt38e7zyw1i6pxm5?.jpg The OT Life The OT Life - Discussions about lived experience, with Tom The OT Life - Discussions about lived experience, with Tom 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/

]]> 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/

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-15399489 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0100 900 2 11 full false The OT Life - Discussions about Personality Disorder Services The OT Life - Discussions about Personality Disorder Services 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 about Personality Disorder Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> 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 about Personality Disorder Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-15399472 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0100 1584 2 10 full false The OT Life - Discussions about CAMHS The OT Life - Discussions about CAMHS 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 about CAMHS - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> 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 about CAMHS - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-15399378 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0100 2853 2 9 full false The OT Life - Discussions about Secure Services The OT Life - Discussions about Secure Services 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 about Secure Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> 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 about Secure Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-15399357 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0100 1942 2 8 full false The OT Life - Discussions about Neuropsychiatric Services The OT Life - Discussions about Neuropsychiatric Services 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 about Neuropsychiatric Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> 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 about Neuropsychiatric Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-15399310 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0100 1701 2 7 full false The OT Life - Discussions about Deaf Services The OT Life - Discussions about Deaf Services 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 about Learning Deaf Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> 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 about Learning Deaf Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-15399276 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0100 2103 2 6 full false The OT Life - Discussions about Learning Disability Services The OT Life - Discussions about Learning Disability Services 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 about Learning Disability Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> 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 about Learning Disability Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-15399244 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0100 1507 2 5 full false The OT Life - Discussions about Acute & PICU Services The OT Life - Discussions about Acute & PICU Services 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 about Acute & PICU Services - which will be covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> 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 about Acute & PICU Services - which will be covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

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

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-15399210 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0100 2819 2 4 full false The OT Life - Discussions about Rehabilitation Services The OT Life - Discussions about Rehabilitation Services Welcome to Season 2 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 about Rehabilitation Services  - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

Subscribe for episode drops in YouTube or go here to subscribe to audio:
https://join.cygnetgroup.com/ot-life/

]]> Welcome to Season 2 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 about Rehabilitation Services  - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

Subscribe for episode drops in YouTube or go here to subscribe to audio:
https://join.cygnetgroup.com/ot-life/

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-15101750 Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100 1702 2 3 full false The OT Life - Discussions about Social Care Services The OT Life - Discussions about Social Care Services Welcome to Season 2 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 about Social Care Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

Subscribe for episode drops in YouTube or go here to subscribe to audio:
https://join.cygnetgroup.com/ot-life/

]]> Welcome to Season 2 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 about Social Care Services - one of the areas covered in the book.

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

Subscribe for episode drops in YouTube or go here to subscribe to audio:
https://join.cygnetgroup.com/ot-life/

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-15101517 Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100 2197 2 2 full false Welcome to Season 2 of The OT Life - Trailer Welcome to Season 2 of The OT Life - Trailer Welcome to Season 2 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.  

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

Subscribe for episode drops.

And find out more about occupational therapy here at Cygnet:
https://join.cygnetgroup.com/ot-life/

]]> Welcome to Season 2 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.  

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

And Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.

Subscribe for episode drops.

And find out more about occupational therapy here at Cygnet:
https://join.cygnetgroup.com/ot-life/

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-15095455 Sun, 19 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100 123 2 1 full false S1|E3: Implementing models of care S1|E3: Implementing models of care In the third episode of The OT Life, we talk about models of care - why are they important and what does it take to implement them? 

Emma Crowcroft, Director of Occupational Therapy for the Midlands & Wales, chats with fellow Occupational Therapists, Kerry Booth and Katie Condliffe. They answer these questions by tapping into their experiences of models of care here at Cygnet. 

https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/ 


]]> In the third episode of The OT Life, we talk about models of care - why are they important and what does it take to implement them? 

Emma Crowcroft, Director of Occupational Therapy for the Midlands & Wales, chats with fellow Occupational Therapists, Kerry Booth and Katie Condliffe. They answer these questions by tapping into their experiences of models of care here at Cygnet. 

https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/ 


]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-10123397 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 1151 1 3 full false S1|E2: The role of Occupational Therapy in Senior Leadership S1|E2: The role of Occupational Therapy in Senior Leadership In the second episode of The OT Life, we talk about senior leadership in Occupational Therapy. 

  • What’s the typical status of Occupational Therapists in organisations? 
  • Why should OTs be in senior leadership positions in organisations? 
  • What does good senior leadership look like, and how does it impact organisations? 
  • And what can OTs do to stand out in their organisations at senior level?

Emma Crowcroft, Director of Occupational Therapy for the Midlands & Wales, chats with fellow Occupational Therapists, Katie Condliffe & Courtney Greene about this, and more, in Episode 2 

https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/ 


]]> In the second episode of The OT Life, we talk about senior leadership in Occupational Therapy. 

  • What’s the typical status of Occupational Therapists in organisations? 
  • Why should OTs be in senior leadership positions in organisations? 
  • What does good senior leadership look like, and how does it impact organisations? 
  • And what can OTs do to stand out in their organisations at senior level?

Emma Crowcroft, Director of Occupational Therapy for the Midlands & Wales, chats with fellow Occupational Therapists, Katie Condliffe & Courtney Greene about this, and more, in Episode 2 

https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/ 


]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-10123352 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 1802 full false S1|E1: The OT Life - Not just barbecues and bingo. S1|E1: The OT Life - Not just barbecues and bingo. In the first episode of The OT Life, we talk about the misconceptions of Occupational Therapists in health and social care. Don’t get us wrong, we love barbecues and bingo. They’re meaningful activities that help the lives of the people we care for, but we believe Occupational Therapy is so much more.

Emma Crowcroft, Director of Occupational Therapy for the Midlands & Wales, chats with fellow Occupational Therapists Rebecca Griffiths and Rebecca Boothby. 

Emma, Becky G, and Becky B chat misconceptions of Occupational Therapy, what being an OT is really about and what an OT needs to do to help the people we care for this decade. They also share some tips about creating an OT identity in organisations and how OTs can raise their profile in their organisation. 

https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/ 


]]> In the first episode of The OT Life, we talk about the misconceptions of Occupational Therapists in health and social care. Don’t get us wrong, we love barbecues and bingo. They’re meaningful activities that help the lives of the people we care for, but we believe Occupational Therapy is so much more.

Emma Crowcroft, Director of Occupational Therapy for the Midlands & Wales, chats with fellow Occupational Therapists Rebecca Griffiths and Rebecca Boothby. 

Emma, Becky G, and Becky B chat misconceptions of Occupational Therapy, what being an OT is really about and what an OT needs to do to help the people we care for this decade. They also share some tips about creating an OT identity in organisations and how OTs can raise their profile in their organisation. 

https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/ 


]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-10055551 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000 1264 1 1 full false