Optimising occupational therapy placements across social care

The purpose of this guide is to explore the benefits, opportunities and practicalities of occupational therapy practice-based learning in social care settings. Likewise, although the guide focuses on the profession of occupational therapy, practice-based learning in social care settings has wider application to other allied health professions (AHP) too. This should be a key consideration and area for development for all those reading this guide. Skills for Care produced this guide in collaboration with Health Education England (HEE) which has now merged with NHS England.

Recommendation for preceptorship -To work within systems to create shared foundation preceptorship/transitional support offers to support the transition of final year learners into service.