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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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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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Mary - Online OT Placement (University of Brighton)

Hello everyone, my name is Mary and I am a student Occupational Therapist from University of Brighton! When I first learned that my last occupational therapy placement was to be remote with bOunceT,...

10 September 2021 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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Staff Stories: Callum MacKinnon - Founder/Executive Director

Callum MacKinnon (Occupational Therapy Lead) at bOunceT reflects on his experience of leaving high school with no idea 'what to do', participating in Camp America, then switching university courses from...

22 June 2021 12:00 am

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Staff Stories: Francesca Smart - Play Coordinator

My name is Francesca and I’ve been working full-time at bOunceT since August 2019. I qualified as an Occupational Therapist with an MSc from the University of Cumbria in 2018 after having placements...

29 June 2021 12:00 am

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Ian - OT Student Placement (QMU - Queen Margaret University)

Hello! My name is Ian and I am a 1st Year Occupational Therapy student at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. I recently completed a six-week practice placement at bOunceT along with my fellow...

4 August 2021 12:00 am

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Staff Stories - Naomi Youngman: Play Resource Officer

Hi, my name is Naomi and I am the new Play Coordinator and Play Resource Officer for bOunceT. I grew up as a young carer for several family members with learning disabilities and knew that I wanted...

15 June 2021 12:00 am

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Carers Week 2021 - Karen and Kris Procek

Introduction Carers Week is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contributions they make to families and communities...

11 June 2021 12:00 am

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Carers Week 2021 - Erica Burrows

9 June 2021 12:00 am

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Staff Stories: Julia Wilson - Play Resource Officer

Hi! My name is Julia and I am one of the newest bOunceT recruits. I have just graduated with my Masters in Occupational Therapy from Glasgow Caledonian University and am joining the team as a Play Resource...

25 May 2021 12:00 am

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Student Placement Feedback - Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Occupational Therapy (OT)

We have recently said goodbye to a group of 4th year Occupational Therapy students from Glasgow Caledonian University, it was great to get to know them and have them as part of our team for a short...

13 May 2021 12:00 am

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Staff Stories: Nadia Maduschke - Play Resource Officer

Hi, I am Nadia and I joined the bOunceT team in February as a Play Resource Officer for a 3 month graduate internship. Fast forward to now, I am coming to the end of my internship but will still be working...

4 May 2021 12:00 am

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Staff Stories: Alicia Gibbons - Play Leader

Hello, My name is Alicia and I am the new Play Leader and Marketing Assistant at bOunceT! From an early age, I have been passionate about working with children and young people especially those with unique...

18 May 2021 12:00 am

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