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NHS Borders Occupational Therapy Practice Education 

Here at NHS Borders we provide practice placements for students at all stages of the Occupational Therapy programmes. We strive to deliver a practice placement which meets your needs and the objectives of the University.

As a service we are signed up to the Quality Standards for Practice Learning (QSPL) to provide a positive learning environment and support the development of Occupational Therapy professionals to deliver safe and effective person centred care.

We offer placements within various in-patient and community settings including Acute & Community Services, Adult Mental Health & Learning Disabilities and the Children & Young People's Occupational Therapy Service. You may be based within a hospital setting or in a community setting withn the Scottish Borders.