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 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 Children & Young Peoples Occupational Therapy Service. Specialities may be based within a hospital setting within the Scottish Borders or in a community setting.

Please access our Occupational Therapy Practice Education page for further details.