Did you miss my webinar last month with @dementiacommunity.bsky.social . You can watch Connecting You to Support: Integrating Rehabilitation for People with Dementia on their YouTube channel 🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2 @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #RightTimeOT

Two weeks and counting and just a few places left. Get in touch if you’re interested before we allocate them to our teams.

To continue celebrations for #OTWeek25 watch this video from NHS Careers about OT behind the scenes. Hear from Michelle, NHS Lothian acute team lead for Children and Young People about her role 📹💚 www.careers.nhs.scot/blog/ahps-be...

Excellent video highlighting some of the wonderful teams occupational therapists work in. Huge well done to all involved 👏💚

💭"And trust me, if it's helped me, it'll help you" Compelling reflections from occupational therapy patient Paul. Improved physical health, improved mental health and Paul has been able to return to work. This is the power of occupational therapy 💚 #OTWeek25 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaRT...

#RightTimeOT: OT in Scotland 💚 The Scottish Government's Population Health Framework focuses on community-based care. OTs are already working across these services to reduce health inequalities, save money and improve outcomes. To grow community-based services, OT must be central to future planning.

Right Support, Right Time – Unlocking the Power of OT is driving change across the UK. Let’s show how local practice has national impact and why timely support matters. Share your stories, tag us and use #OTWeek25 and #RightTimeOT to join the conversation. 💚

🥳Huge thanks to Jackie Baillie MSP for tabling this motion in the Scottish Parliament celebrating Occupational Therapists. We are grateful for your continued support. Read more about our campaign on our website: www.rcot.co.uk/support-the-... #RightTimeOT💚

OT Week 2025 is here! Across the week we'll be promoting "Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT". And showcasing the benefits of prevention & early intervention in community care. #OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT Find out more and download your OT Week resources: tinyurl.com/mszz497e

Join us as we kick off #OTWeek25 with ‘From crisis to prevention: Leading the future of occupational therapy’ 💚 Hear from OTs across the UK on early intervention, prevention and leadership for the future. Book your space: https://loom.ly/7C2Y6Ak#OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT

♦️Personal Leadership Programme♦️ NOW OPEN for 2026 Cohort Limited availability so APPLY NOW: elizabethcasson.org.uk/your-develop... #Bemoreelizabeth #ots

⏰ Just two weeks to go until #OTWeek25! This year’s campaign, Right Support, Right Time, is all about prevention and early intervention – helping people sooner, easing pressure across services and showing how OT is part of the solution. 💚 Explore resources: https://loom.ly/v5YRdHQ#OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT

Earlier this year I attend an event which brought together experts from lived experience, healthcare, academia, industry and government to discuss the current evidence around Hospital at Home and where more research is needed. Read the report here: acmedsci.ac.uk/file-downloa...

#ICYMI A plaque has been unveiled at a north-east hospital to honour Margaret Barr Fulton MBE, the UK’s first qualified occupational therapist. Read more: www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/se... 📽️ Video kindly courtesy of STV News. @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social

Our OTs at ESHT say 'everyday is an AHP day'. Celebrating our OT teams and AHP colleagues today and always. @eshtahps.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social @eshtnhs.bsky.social #ESHTOT #AHPday

📸Some more lovely photos from our event at RGU last week. It has been so interesting to learn about how occupational therapy was established in the UK and the pioneering role that Margaret Bar Fulton had in it. Read more in this article: healthandcare.scot/stories/4281...

🥳It's self management week 🥳 The campaign highlights what self management can look like, why it is important and provides insights and examples of good practice. More information on what all is included on the ALLIANCE website: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/bo...

Huge thanks to @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social for tabling this motion in the Scottish Parliament recognising 100 years of Occupational Therapy. It has been a week of celebrations with a special visit from HRH Princess Royal at Robert Gordon University yesterday 💚

🥳Read more about the good news we shared for Social Work Occupational Therapists in this month's OT News

📸The photos are in from our AHPFS event last week... it's great to see so many people coming together to celebrate the diverse professions across Scotland. 🥳Reminder of our manifesto and asks here: www.ahpf.org.uk/Allied_Healt...

Our policy and public affairs team have been busy across the UK, raising the profile of occupational therapy and championing the support you need to do your job well and transform lives. Find out what they’ve been working on 👉🏿 https://loom.ly/jXaPl2A

🥳It’s #RehabAwarenessWeek! Rehab empowers people to live well at home & in the community. OT-led reablement builds independence & reduces reliance on formal care. Watch this video to see more of the impact good rehabilitation can make: youtu.be/QSvZsZzr04A?... #RightToRehab

🥳We had a brilliant time last night at the Scottish Parliament celebrating AHPs. Huge thank to Jackie Baillie for sponsoring the event, to Neil Grey for speaking and Olive for sharing her personal lived experience. @charliechung90.bsky.social @enuocctherapy.bsky.social @elaineahp.bsky.social

👐AHP Careers Fellowship Scheme NOW OPEN. The Fellowship Scheme supports career development for the AHP workforce in the public health and social care sector in Scotland. Applications are particularly encouraged from local authority & from the north region of Scotland 🔗 learn.nes.nhs.scot/72487

Calling All Occupational Therapists! If you are an occupational therapist in the UK, working with, or have an interest in dementia, please take 30 minutes to complete our survey. Survey link here: survey.napier.ac.uk/n/zz93p.aspx  @elaineahp.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social

👐AHP Careers Fellowship Scheme NOW OPEN. The Fellowship Scheme supports career development for the AHP workforce in the public health and social care sector in Scotland. Applications are particularly encouraged from local authority & from the north region of Scotland 🔗 learn.nes.nhs.scot/72487

Survey Now Live! SURVEY NOW OPEN! Are you an occupational therapist in the UK? We want to hear your thoughts on the use of robots in dementia practice. Takes 30 minutes to complete, Ethics approved & anonymous, link here: survey.napier.ac.uk/n/zz93p.aspx @elaineahp.bsky.social

Let's Talk Robots! Robots in occupational therapy dementia practice - what do you think? 3 days until the survey opens! #Robots #SurveyComingSoon @elaineahp.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social @alzscot.bsky.social

💚 OTs from NHS Ayrshire & Arran showed the power of play at Play Day! Families joined the Children and Young People’s OT team to try shoelace tying and cutlery practice with Play-Doh, showcasing how OTs support children to build skills for everyday life. 👉 https://loom.ly/rRoOEK8

Robots, Dementia & Occupational Therapy! What should that look like in a world where tech is advancing? In 5 days time, share your views in our upcoming survey. #Robots #SurveyComingSoon @elaineahp.bsky.social @alzscot.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social

🆕Last week we shared the news that Occupational Therapists will be included in the National Social Work Partnership. This is great opportunity for OTs working in Local Authority teams and look forward to working with partners as the partnership develops. 🔗Read more: www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...

📖Have you read this month's OT News? Included is an article about the recent suite of documents that has been published from the Scottish Government on health & social care renewal. Service Renewal Framework: www.gov.scot/publications... Population Health Framework: www.gov.scot/publications...

@charliechung90.bsky.social is a brilliant guest on @martinaot.bsky.social's podcast! 🎧🎙️ Listen via: Spotify: bit.ly/4jaMdTk Apple: bit.ly/3E7aQBm YouTube: bit.ly/4cgxB2B

🥳Yesterday I was up in sunny Aberdeen for a celebration and plaque unveiling to mark 100 years since the first qualified occupational therapist in the United Kingdom, Margaret Barr Fulton MBE. Margaret worked at The Aberdeen Royal Asylum, now Royal Cornhill Hospital, from 1925-1963. A true pioneer💚

🧠 Free webinar — all welcome! Connecting You to Support: Integrating rehabilitation for people with dementia 📅 Tuesday 23 Sept | 🕑 2–3 pm UK time With Elaine Hunter 👉 Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connecting... 📲 Follow us on Eventbrite for all our free online events: buff.ly/yDG5G8V

Huge congratulations to Professor Carolyn MacDonald who has received an RCOT Fellowship. These awards recognise the remarkable achievements our dedicated members have made throughout their careers. They celebrate dedication, leadership & the lasting impact on on the occupational therapy profession.