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Danielle’s final year OT student placement - GCU

Introduction Danielle recently completed her final year Occupational Therapy placement (through Glasgow Caledonian University). She was 1 of 2 students following a 2:1 supervision model. This...

28 June 2022 12:00 am

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Bounce OT provides targeted sensory support for pupils at Kinnaird Primary School - Falkirk Council

This is the first training I have been on that was a clear ‘fit’ for me. I could picture our pupils in all of your examples. I feel I know how to help them better nowSupport for Learning Assistant...

28 April 2022 12:00 am

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Kickstart-ing 3 young adult's careers at bOunceT!

The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit. Callum & Eliza were always easy to reach out to for any kind of support, I knew...

15 April 2022 12:00 am

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Imogen's remote final-year OT placement from London!

Hello! My name is Imogen. I am a final year occupational therapy student from Brunel University, and my time at bOunceT was to be my fourth and final placement before graduating. Previously I...

27 March 2022 12:00 am

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bOunceT recruiting full-time Play Leader to support OT team for new 3 year project

bOunceT are looking to hire a new full-time addition to the team on a 3 year fixed-term contract. This post will hopefully be extended for a further 3 years, or made permanent, subject to funding in 2025....

13 February 2022 12:00 am

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Ally's DIY OT placement at bOunceT

Introduction Ally Ross (OT Student from Glasgow Caledonian University) wanted to make the most of her time off between studying and placements, so she reached out to me in the hope to arrange a few...

9 February 2022 12:00 am

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Lien's international OT placement - from Belgium to bOunceT!

Following on from our blog about Lien arranging her work experience at bOunceT all the way from Belgium, I wanted to update you about her time with us! I really want to say thank you. It was so...

22 March 2022 12:00 am

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bOunceT awarded place on Stirling Council Framework after successful tender

bOunceT has been awarded a place on the Social Inclusion Framework after successfully completing a competitive tender by Stirling Council. bOunceT are now an approved supplier on the framework...

27 March 2022 12:00 am

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bOunceT to expand therapy services to South Lanarkshire with PAMIS

Specialist OT staff, Play Leaders, and OT students on placement at bOunceT will begin delivering services to new families in a new local authority area. This new partnership is the result of joint innovation...

28 January 2022 12:00 am

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bOunceT to share in £400,000 Mental Health fund

Forth Valley: £345,800 of large grants given to 29 organisations and a further £66,215 in small grants given to 21 organisations bOunceT Innovative Occupational Therapy: awarded £10,000 for project...

16 December 2021 12:00 am

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From Belgium to bOunceT - Lien's international OT work experience

Lien Andries is an Occupational Therapy student living in Belgium. She initially contacted Callum MacKinnon (Founder & Lead Occupational Therapist) at bOunceT a few months ago to organise an OT student...

31 January 2022 12:00 am

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New Graduate OT hired for project work after successful placement at bOunceT!

Euan Scott successfully completed his final year Occupational Therapy (OT) placement at bOunceT [from Queen Margaret University] in 2021, and now has secured a part-time role in the company as an Occupational...

27 January 2022 12:00 am

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Coaching Parents Online - My Final Year OT Student Placement - Lois, RGU

Hello, everyone! My name is Lois Taylor, I am a fourth-year occupational therapy student from Robert Gordon University RGU (Aberdeen) and I have just finished my final year OT placement at bOunceT....

30 July 2021 12:00 am

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Occupational Therapy in the 3rd sector - Naomi's experience (from OT student to OT)

I was lucky enough to have my first placement of my MSc Occupational Therapy course at bOunceT. What struck me most was the person-centred nature of their practice; this is a company that really values...

16 July 2021 12:00 am

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Working online from Canada! Julia - Occupational Therapy (OT) Graduate

Hi, this is Julia! I have been working behind the scenes with bOunceT on an exciting new project to develop our new product - Meaningful Moments. I wanted to share the story of how I came to work...

20 July 2021 12:00 am

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