Outputs (8)

Men as caregivers : implications for occupational therapy (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., & Collins, T. (2016, June). Men as caregivers : implications for occupational therapy. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists 40th Annual Conference, Harrrogate International Centre

There is an increasing demand upon families to provide care in a context of reduced resources and budgetary constraint. Occupational therapists are called upon not only to work with individuals but to collaborate with families and communities (World... Read More about Men as caregivers : implications for occupational therapy.

Adult siblings of people with a learning disability – future plans and concerns (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., Mitchell, D., & Haigh, C. (2011, December). Adult siblings of people with a learning disability – future plans and concerns. Presented at Seattle Club Learning Disability Research Conference, University of Cambridge

Background Acknowledgement exists at governmental and societal level of the important role that many family members have in the care of LD people. When parents die, a sibling is often considered next of kin with the expectation of providing suppor... Read More about Adult siblings of people with a learning disability – future plans and concerns.

A framework for social inclusion (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., & Tickle, E. (2009, January). A framework for social inclusion. Presented at College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Manchester

Within occupational therapy, practitioners are likely to work with people who are at risk of social exclusion due to a range of issues that include age, health status, lifestyle choice and cultural background. As a profession, occupational therapy h... Read More about A framework for social inclusion.

Older parents of adults who have a learning disability and service providers (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D. (2009, January). Older parents of adults who have a learning disability and service providers. Presented at Collage of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Brighton

The number of older parents who support people who have a learning disability are on the increase due to advances in health and social care (Dowling and Hollins 2003) and as a nation, we rely on the support that these families provide (Department of... Read More about Older parents of adults who have a learning disability and service providers.

Factors that impact on the sibling relationship where one person has a learning disability (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., Mitchell, D., & Haigh, C. (2009, January). Factors that impact on the sibling relationship where one person has a learning disability. Poster presented at Seattle Club Learning Disability Research Conference, London

Title: Siblings of People who have a Learning Disability – Factors that impact on the Sibling Relationship Background: Sibling relationships are significant in the lives of people who have a learning disability. They usually form a major part of... Read More about Factors that impact on the sibling relationship where one person has a learning disability.

Peer observation as a tool for continuing professional development (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., & Jones, V. (2008, January). Peer observation as a tool for continuing professional development. Presented at College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Harrogate

Occupational Therapists are obliged to achieve and maintain high standards of professional knowledge, skill and behaviour according to both the College of Occupational Therapists (COT CODE E 2005) and The Health Professions Council (HPC Standards 20... Read More about Peer observation as a tool for continuing professional development.

Older parents of learning disabled people and barriers to social inclusion (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D. (2007, January). Older parents of learning disabled people and barriers to social inclusion. Presented at College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Manchester

Older parents of learning disabled people are a neglected area of gerontology (Smith and Tobin 1993) and encounter difficulty from both a societal and service perspective. Such parents run the risk of double devaluation from society on account of t... Read More about Older parents of learning disabled people and barriers to social inclusion.

Occupational therapy and older people : assessment and evaluation of health and wellbeing
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., & Tickle, E. Occupational therapy and older people : assessment and evaluation of health and wellbeing. Presented at College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Brighton

Given the increasing numbers of older people within the population, occupational therapists have a significant role across the spectrum of practice in the promotion of health, well being and perceived quality of life for this client group (Horowitz a... Read More about Occupational therapy and older people : assessment and evaluation of health and wellbeing.