Every child deserves the ordinary joys of growing, thriving and living life fully. That’s why we’re proud to support the ‘Fight for Ordinary’ campaign.

Calling all researchers and educators📣 This new RMR by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social on how to conduct effective case studies, offers guidance for using them for learning & decision-making. Essential reading for robust research! https://bit.ly/47PL01l

Ooh - my new paper on case study is out! What’s a case study, how do you do one, how do you spot a good one? Includes niche examples like the REF impact case study (though it’s mainly about research case studies).

How disability impacts YOU www.youtube.com/shorts/_3fjq...

When your Musical Director banishes the Daleks from rehearsals! 😂 Here’s a sneak peek at how our Ben brings some of his top tips to life - and we love it! The way Ben explains things makes all the difference. To perfect how you sing Messiah, head to choiroftheearth.com and join us 🎶 #ChoralSky

For anyone in the Midlands who loves baroque music and fancies a great day of singing, do join me for the Vivaldi Gloria with baroque strings on 18th October in Dorridge, near Solihull. Score and teaching all available before you attend, details here: memf.org.uk/event/vivald...

This sounded amazing, such a privilege to have added my voice to it.

Great to hear our Musical Director @benenglandbem.bsky.social on BBC Radio earlier, talking with Jenna about singing, why it makes us happy and of course, about Choir of the Earth 🎶 To listen, start from around 2 hours 11 minutes into the show ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #ChoralSky #Radio #Sing

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. 💚

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

Volume up, for a moment of magic… 🎶  And to hear the choir’s latest recording in its entirety, do join us online today, at 17.30 BST (UK time), when we will premiere the Kyrie from Josef Rheinberger’s Double Mass in E Flat. Here’s the link to join then: m.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Su... #Choralsky

“World class” It’s fantastic to hear chorister Suellen choosing these words to describe Choir of the Earth. Take a listen... We’re looking forward to singing more world class music together & if you'd like to join us, head here to discover more: choiroftheearth.com/how-cote-works #ChoralSky

Building on our survey study, we want to interview #autistic adults aged 18+ about dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), out socially, or at a dance class 💃🕺 To find out more and take part, email: [email protected] This study has been designed with autistic project advisors. #dance

📢 BIG NEWS!!! For the first time, the Electoral Commission has recognised the voting access needs of Clinically Vulnerable people - thanks to CVF! But we’re not done. They are running a public consultation, and we need your help! 1/🧵 #MyMaskMyVote

“If you’re a singer, you’re going to want to be part of this”. 'The Ultimate Messiah' course starts on Tuesday. We also have Carolyn Sampson & Jennifer Johnston as our soloists. Come & learn online, record your voice & be part of it? We’d love to welcome you to our global supergroup! #choir

If you’re not a member of our choir yet, why not come and master Messiah with us? Head here to join us and get your first month free, as part of our global community of song! choiroftheearth.com

🎶 Do you love choral singing, or is it something you've always wanted to try? Choir of the Earth is for everyone, no matter who or where you are. Click that play button to see what we have in store over the next year and beyond, and why you don't want to miss out! 👇 youtu.be/8aALArurzAM

Have you seen Choir of the Earth's 2025/26 music programme yet? Don't miss a beat - join the online choral revolution at choiroftheearth.com!

Don't forget our fab summer concert, The Singing Heart, premieres today at 17:00 BST, completely free on YouTube! Half an hour of gorgeous music and stunning scenes, it's the perfect way to start the weekend, so please come join us, sit back and enjoy! ❤️🎶 youtu.be/OB9pGAkRFIc

Here's a recap of how the first half of the year has been for our #choir. We’ve created some incredible music together & there’s so much more to come. If you’re just discovering us, we’d love to welcome you to our choir that’s ‘redefining choral music for the 21st century’. Sing on! 🎶 #ChoralSky

2025 marks 100 years of occupational therapy in Scotland. 💚 We’re proud to be in Edinburgh today for our first-ever Members’ Day – celebrating a century since Margaret Barr Fulton began her pioneering work as the UK’s first qualified occupational therapist. #RCOTMembersDay

www.emerald.com/insight/publ... Vol 1 Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy available now - online+open access of research to inform practice - editorial from Irish Practice Education co-ordinators about innovative placements supporting workforce planning @aotinews.bsky.social @ucc-osot.bsky.social

I am Ricardo, occupational therapist student who is looking for OT participates for my research project.

Excellent evidence-based blog on barriers to participation in outdoor occupations; to be considered for occupational justice #occupationaltherapy

#OTswhiknit Finally finished

My colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan University are starting a new study exploring how the brain responds to sudden losses of balance in #dyspraxic adults. See below to find out to take part

Please share folks! @lelanie.bsky.social @ot-expert.bsky.social @juliebrose.bsky.social @hollytheot.bsky.social @worcsacutenhs.bsky.social @connected2deeot.bsky.social @clareot.bsky.social @katrinabannigan.bsky.social @tonikingot.bsky.social

Closing date for our MSc in Translational Health Sciences is approaching (29th Jan). Get in quickly if you're keen on this course! www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/g...

CAMHS OTs we need you! If you think you have seen the connection between trauma, sensory processing and motor skills in practice please think about taking part. We’re also looking for one more OT working in adult mental health #trauma #sensoryprocessing

Lovely Christmas 🎄 lights at Mousehole

youtube.com/watch?v=acZx... A spot of glorious music 🎶 to brighten a Saturday morning

Latest projects. Snood a fingerless gloves 🧶😊

Sign up now for Living Well 2025 starting 7th January 2025 Kim and Jo are back to start the new year off with some solid facts, sound advice, and their usual irreverent take on all things symptomatic hypermobility. wix.to/tltwDw7

Murphy & McVey (2010) it is a “Logical error” to assume that performing ADL improves wellbeing - A great extract reminding us of the need for #OccupationalTherapy to look broadly at the meaning behind behaviour for those with histories of trauma.

My new paper (commentary) Without values, complexity is reduced to mathematics 🧪 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

I’ve finally made my own starter pack - this one focused on UK-based early career researchers working in mental health ✨ I haven’t added too many people as I don’t want to presume - but if you identify with this and would like to be added, please let me know! #PsychSciSky go.bsky.app/QPTBM5q

Gestalt, the German word, means something like “being more than the sum of its parts”. Occupational Therapists should see occupation in this Gestalt way. We are used to task analysis, but we mustn’t think occupations are reducible to their component steps.

Occupational therapists - have you completed the RCOT 2024 workforce survey yet? Responses will help our professional body gather vital data to advocate for change. Make sure your experiences are represented by taking part today! loom.ly/81D0Lhc

Shopping can be so overwhelming. You might be interested in the sensory-inclusive project called Sensory Street: sensorystreet.uk

NHS warriors - standing up for NHS go.bsky.app/GUHSRb3

TIP 1: FEEL SAFE. Frances @francesmeh.reviews made a list of all the safety features of BlueSky here bsky.app/profile/fran...

In case you don’t know, you can use Bluesky directory to search for starter packs based on your interests. There is something for everyone. For #OccupationalTherapists there are 3 starter packs. Link to the directory: blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs

Calling all #OccupationalTherapists Let me know if you would like specialist areas I.e Paediatric Occupational Therapy; Mental Health; etc. set up. To do this, I need a min. of 7 OTs to set up each specialist group. What specialist groups you would like to see and be part of #OccupationalTherapy

Time for the Star Wars knitting for a snowy walk

✨ #Neurodivergent, Neuroaffirming Health & Social Care Practitioners✨ Yes, I'm going for it with my #StarterPacks! Look at this amazing, growing list But...I want more Let me know somehow, anyhow if you want to be added or know someone else who should 🙂 #Neuroaffirming only go.bsky.app/CvfD2Rf

An interesting article on the clubhouse model. It’s not a new approach, but the article itself does make that clear.

Calling to all #PaediatricOTs : What are your go to toys in clinic?? #occupationaltherapy #pediatric