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Celebrating a new article in Aust OT Journal! We surveyed 44 forensic OTs working in solitary confinement. Findings show how risk, environment & collaboration shape practice—plus the emotional toll & coping strategies. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/1440... #ForensicOT #OccupationalTherapy #OTResearch

Love the title of this new book: Woman in Health Management - global revolutionaries. Includes a chapter about Ann Beckett: A Pioneering Irish #OccupationalTherapist, by Judith Pettigrew, Mairead Cahill and Jennifer O’Mahoney.

Always a joy to catch up with @mohospark.bsky.social and @jamieson2015.bsky.social to talk all things occupational formulation, and how we can support more OTs to use this collaborative, occupation-focussed approach in their practice.

1/4 #ThrowbackThursday Colleagues at Royal Cornhill Hospital received a special mention in Scottish Parliament last week for their work to recognise a pioneering figure in Aberdeen’s medical history. @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social

Today at the cafe our placement students ran a really useful discussion session with our service users, finding out in which areas they might benefit from extra support and clarifying the role of an occupational therapist 📝

Had numerous pieces of art work completed in OT sessions & exhibition pieces printed on a large towel…looks great & will be used to promote what we do in our creative arts & design pathway - 1st outing is the PENA awards at Birmingham University next week

♦️ONLY 1 Week left to apply for Doctoral Studies Award. Applications Close: Tues 30 Sept at 5pm elizabethcasson.org.uk/funding/doct...

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Great to spend this morning at the @duponline.bsky.social conference. Good engagement with Party Leader Gavin Robinson, Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen and Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds about the life-changing impact of occupational therapy 💚 #teamOT

My segment of our collective piece in yesterday’s group. Representing connection.We worked together on a roll of paper. To see those who struggle with interaction & relationship work together & at the end report enjoying having done so, it reminds me why I do what I do. All the warm & fuzzies.

🧠 Free webinar — all welcome! Connecting You to Support: Integrating rehabilitation for people with dementia 📅 Tuesday 23 Sept | 🕑 2–3 pm UK time 👉 Sign up: buff.ly/VTpOTgo

Walking waiting room hits the big time! 🥾📺 Victoria Catton, occupational therapist, spoke to That's TV about the benefits of being in nature for our service users and staff. This new map at our East Glade Centre guides you on walks around the local greenery before an appointment 🍃

Great to see this report published, which clearly outlines the impact and value of creativity on the health and well-being of our communities, for building skills and case studies from leading creative health organizations in England. Read the report below 👇🏻

🏅 Meet Dr Rachel Dadswell, one of our 2025 Merit Award winners. 'I remain as passionate about OT now as I did at the age of 19 when I started my training. I hope the students I help to educate today – will feel the same in years to come.’ Congratulations, Dr Rachel! 🥳

It has been a very busy few days at the The Irish Times #higheroptionsevent We have really enjoyed meeting secondary school students from around the country and sharing our insights into studying occupational therapy in @tcddublin.bsky.social Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand.

Inclusive practice must be embedded through the education system and national standards need to be brought in, says Dr Sally Payne in reaction to a new report on SEND from the Education Select Committee. Read her comment: https://loom.ly/N4HXesw

It’s time for women and allies to speak up. To say ‘not in our name’ to the discrimination and exclusion of trans people. Are you with us? ✍️ If you are a woman and agree please sign @nionwomen.bsky.social 's open letter https://goodlaw.social/wu1u

Such a lovely start to my day, catching up with @jamieson2015.bsky.social and @lorraemynard.bsky.social - two wonderful occupational formulation trainers 😊

'Occupational Therapy stood out to me as a career because it’s all about helping people to do things which are meaningful to them.' 👏 Great article from University of Salford learner Rebecca on life as an occupational therapy student: https://loom.ly/qMfaNIg

✨| Celebrating Team #OTatENU! We're delighted to share that @profbethot.bsky.social , alongside Professor Robertson from #EdNapier and colleagues from across the UK have successfully secured NIHR funding for the project "Career Guidance for Older Adults" 👏

💚 Michelle, an occupational therapist at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, takes us through a day in Mental Health Services for Older People. From supporting independence to promoting wellbeing, she shares how occupational therapy makes a difference every day.

Respect to the pioneers of #OccupationalTherapy in each country around the world. Remarkable activists one and all. Here's an example of Margaret Barr Fulton working in synergy with Evelyn Mary Macdonald: x.com/HistoryOt/st...

🏅 Meet Natasha Powell, one of our 2025 Merit Award winners. ‘I This honour celebrates the power of neurodiversity and reminds us that our differences are strengths.  I stand not alone, but alongside those who dare to dream, grow, and uplift others. '   Congratulations, Natasha! 🥳

🎉| Happy #RehabAwarenessWeek! The video below from @chsscotland.bsky.social highlights the real impact that Occupational Therapy can make as part of rehabilitation programmes. #RightToRehab

Really looking forward to this #ExCP2025 session today, contemporary practitioners inspiring our #SalfordUniOT final year students about to go onto their contemporary practice placements in November. Excited to hear all about the innovative and exciting areas #OccupationalTherapy is moving into!

Fantastic to see occupational therapy made more accessible in the community! Taunton Library is now offering free occupational therapy assessments, showing that OT support can be provided everywhere, including the everyday spaces where people live their lives. 💚

"As early as I can remember, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in health care. My interest in occupational therapy began right when I discovered this career field." - Sierra Russell, #TemertyMed Class of 2025

"Most people associate occupational therapy with post-injury rehabilitation. But OT addresses something more fundamental: helping people master basic activities of daily living," writes Assemblymember @tonysimone.bsky.social & Project Renewal's Eric Rosenbaum: citylimits.org/opinion-a-po...

OTs are doing their best to fill in the gaps felt by the collapse of NRS Healthcare, but the real-world consequences are affecting people's lives and wellbeing, says UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Joe Brunwin. Read his blog 👉🏼 https://loom.ly/nIVSmZk

🥳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

🏅 Meet Mary Ogunlayi, one of our 2025 Merit Award winners. 'Receiving this award is an incredible honour. It recognises not only my work but the collective efforts of so many dedicated occupational therapy colleagues.' Congratulations Mary! 🥳

Delighted to attend the allied health professions celebration tonight at Scottish Parliament & AHP Federation (Scotland) who shared 3 key priorities: 1. Embed AHP Leadership Across Health & Social Care 2. Expand Routes into the Professions 3. Ensure Timely & Equitable Access to AHP Services

Wow! 3 papers about #OTHistory on the @thewfot Congress programme in Bangkok in February 2026.

We are absolutely delighted to welcome @avkirbyphd.bsky.social to our academic staff within the Discipline. Anne brings extensive occupational therapy teaching & research expertise with a focus on autistic people & their families, transitions to adulthood, suicide risk & prevention.

🏅 Meet Liana Pretorius, one of our 2025 Merit Award winners. 'It will support raising the profile of OT, enhance understanding of the profession’s impact and reaffirm a commitment to advancing the caring agenda and promoting excellence across health and social care.' Congratulations, Liana! 🥳

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A very big welcome to all our new students on their very first day at #SalfordUniOT - we hope you had as much fun as we did today! Next Monday you will meet Sarah as module lead for 'What is Occupational Therapy' and start finding out all about the wonderful world of #OccupationalTherapy

🆕Read our newest report - an evaluation of the transition from single-use to reusable medical products. The project considered financial and environmental outcomes, and explored key processes, barriers, and enablers of change. 🔗http://bit.ly/4m5gBzC

🏅 Meet Janet Taylor, one of our 2025 Merit Award winners ‘ It has been amazing to see the profession develop over the years with an ever-widening scope of practice. I hope that I have supported and inspired other therapists to take up the challenge for the years to come.' Congratulations Janet! 🥳

Cooking with your care recipient can be a meaningful activity with a necessary outcome: we all have to eat! In this Tip Sheet, occupational therapist, chef, and former caregiver Melissa Bernstein shares tips on how to create quality time in the kitchen. BookHip.com/XSJSSFN

To start thinking about your values look at the list from Brene Brown and decide which two are your core values. brenebrown.com/resources/da...

Todays meet the team... Jay our MSc Occupational Therapy Programme Lead, looking forward to meeting all our new #SalfordUniOT students on Monday and welcoming back all our returning students!

🏅 Meet Heather McNaught, one of our 2025 Merit Award winners. 'I believe that OT can support any person across every aspect of life. We are so diverse and creative in our approaches that it does mean that this is the best job in the world.' Congratulations! 🥳

Meet Kate - Kate is the Year Manager for our new BSc Occupational Therapy Extended Route students joining us from Monday - we are really looking forward to meeting all our new students at #SalfordUniOT for induction next week!

🎉 | Team members Fiona and Ashleigh were delighted to join @sportingmemories.bsky.social at yesterday’s event celebrating their volunteers 🌟 They shared how occupational therapy makes a difference and how partnerships are creating student placement opportunities! 🙌

Recovery through Activity has been translated into Italian and German, and now into FRENCH! 🎉 Congratulations to Sandrine Marrière and Cécile Perrine 👏