Day 5 of #OTWeek25 Great to have OTs and OT week recognised in the @senedd.wales again this year. Diolch to @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social for tabling a statement of opinion supporting OTs, the benefits of prevention focused care and #RightTimeOT

Day 4 of #OTWeek25 We're out again at the @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social conference Great to hear the Welsh Govt confirm their commitment to prevention & early intervention. And fascinating discussion with health board leaders in solving the challenges to moving to community care. #RightTimeOT

Diolch! to the amazing OTs who presented to MSs at @senedd.wales today as part of #OTWeek25 It was fantastic to speak to @jeremy-miles.bsky.social - Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care and @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social - Plaid Cymru health spokesperson about #RightTimeOT tinyurl.com/bdf24nrb

Mae therapi galwedigaethol yn arbed arian ar draws gwasanaethau iechyd a gofal drwy leihau derbyniadau i'r ysbyty ac anghenion gofal tymor hir. Mae'n ymarferol, yn canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn ac yn gost-effeithiol. Darganfod mwy: rcot.co.uk/RightTimeOT #RightTimeOT #OTWeek25

Day two of #OTWeek25 Great to meet with the Chair of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board - Jonathan Morgan - to talk about our new campaign #RightTimeOT Check out how you can support OT Week and be a strong voice for occupational therapy: tinyurl.com/bdf24nrb

#RightTimeOT: OT in Wales The Welsh Government's 'A Healthier Wales' plan backs care in the community. OTs are already making it happen—supporting people earlier, reducing hospital need & improving outcomes. To build a prevention-first system, OT must be central to future planning. #OTweek25

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. 💚

It’s OT Week 2025! We’re celebrating the power of OT to help people stay well for longer and avoid crises – especially when they get the right support, at the right time. OT must be central to planning and investment, for a prevention-focused system. Share your stories: #OTWeek25 #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

What if we stopped waiting for crisis? 💭 OT at the right time helps people stay well for longer, preventing problems before they escalate. Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT shows why OT support at the right time changes everything:https://loom.ly/993ED8g #OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT

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

“Occupational therapists play a vital role in supporting people to build the skills needed to secure and sustain meaningful work." OT is all about looking at a person in the whole - this fantastic project being run by OTs in #AneurinBevanHB Find out more: tinyurl.com/ba5pjm9t

💚 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! This year’s theme, Occupational Therapy in Action, celebrates the active role occupational therapists play in supporting people to engage in the activities that matter most to them, promoting health and wellbeing across the world. #WorldOTDay

💚 One week to go until #OTWeek25! Hear from Samantha Bandak, Press and Media Lead, on why our Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT campaign is so important. Join us next week to share stories of how prevention and early intervention can transform lives. #RightTimeOT

We've launched an exciting new Sustainability network designed to inspire OTs to find innovative ways to lessen the environmental footprint of occupational therapy. Join the sustainability conversation on RCOT Communities: https://loom.ly/T9w4Bqc

Very important session at #PlaidCymru conference on preventative health care. Mabon ap Gwynfor reiterated the benefits of #AHPs & that a Plaid Govt will have prevention at the heart of their public health agenda. Along with a shift of Welsh NHS resources to primary care for GPs & AHPs.

We're at the @rcgp.bsky.social Conference in Newport today and tomorrow. Come chat to us about the benefits of OTs in GP practices. Find out more at www.rcot.co.uk/explore-reso...

Kim & the other panel members spent 90 minutes giving evidence to the Senedd's Health & Social Care Committee. Bluesky only allows for 3 minutes...please do check out the full session on Senedd.Tv tinyurl.com/yvwey64w Here's a quick overview of Kim's evidence 👇 Thank you again Kim!

Huge thank you to Kim Willis for representing OTs at the @senedd.wales Health & Social Care committee this morning. Kim did an amazing job showcasing the benefits of having OTs in primary care. The committee will conclude their inquiry & make recommendations to the Welsh Govt. Will keep updated.

Kim will be on in 30 minutes. You can watch the session live on Senedd.TV www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Live...

***TOMORROW*** OT Kim Willis will be giving evidence to @senedd.wales Health & Social Care Committee into the future of GP Practices. Watch live at 0930 www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...

Happy #RehabAwarenessWeek Rehab empowers people to live well at home & in the community. OT-led reablement builds independence & reduces reliance on care. Through our Workforce Strategy, we’re championing a workforce focused on prevention and early intervention. Read more: tinyurl.com/544cmbpf

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. As occupational therapists, we support people who are feeling low, struggling with thoughts of suicide, or finding it hard to see a way forward. (1/5)

💚 Get ready for OT Week! Join our Profile-raising café and build confidence to champion occupational therapy in your workplace. Sign up here: https://loom.ly/72sXqH8 📅 1–2pm, Friday 19 September 🔒 Members only #RightTimeOT #OTWeek25

Today we say thank you to everyone working in the UK’s emergency services – including occupational therapists who support people in urgent care and work alongside paramedics, police and fire services. Your work keeps us safe, healthy and protects our communities. #EmergencyServicesDay

Cynllun Cymorth i Ddysgwyr Cymraeg Mae Prifysgol Abertawe yn edrych i baru siaradwyr Cymraeg rhugl gyda dysgwyr (lefel Sylfaen+) ar gyfer sgyrsiau misol anffurfiol i hybu hyder. 💬 1 awr/mis 📅 Yn dechrau Ionawr 26 📍 Ar agor i bob gweithiwr iechyd 🔗 Cofrestrwch yma: forms.office.com/e/zDu5CUrkqW

🚨 Welsh Learner Speaking Support Scheme 🗣️🏥 Swansea Uni is looking to pair fluent Welsh speakers with learners (Sylfaen level+) for informal monthly chats to boost confidence. 💬 1 hour/month 📅 Start Jan 26 📍 Open to all health professionals 🔗 Sign up: forms.office.com/e/zDu5CUrkqW

⏰We're extending the deadline for our Annual Awards! You've now got until Monday 15 September to send in your application. With eight different awards offering a total of £9,500, there's an appropriate opportunity for everyone. Find your award. 👉🏾 Apply now: https://loom.ly/JH6NxGo

Llongyfarchiadau | Congratulations Heather!

📣Have your say on our consultation response to @senedd.wales Children, Young People & Education Committee on ALN implementation. Visit the Wales Network on RCOT Communities: communities.rcot.co.uk/topics/49483... Our survey closes Sunday 14th September

A brand-new booklet has been launched at Swansea Bay Health to help people combat deconditioning. Written by OT Carys Williams during her placement in Morriston Hospital Emergency Department, this resource is already making an impact. Find out more: https://loom.ly/TcxZb8w

📣Have your say on our consultation response to @senedd.wales Children, Young People & Education Committee on ALN implementation. Visit the Wales Network on RCOT Communities: communities.rcot.co.uk/topics/49483... Our survey closes Sunday 14th September

📆Parkinson's one-day masterclass Improve your knowledge and confidence in working with people who have Parkinson's. Covers: drug management, falls and bone health, principles of MDT working and more. 💵£195 member discounted price/£350 for non-members 🎟️Book your ticket https://loom.ly/VaQWwvI

Good luck to everyone collecting their results today! We're excited to welcome new OT colleagues to the profession when you start your training in September.

📣📣 Calling OTs! 📣📣 Have your say on our current consultations: New Wales Stroke Standards: forms.office.com/e/FSCrUrb4B2 Senedd ALN implementation: forms.office.com/e/XEVJR2jLP5

Join Dr Rob Brooks, Lisa Jamieson and Lorrae Mynard on our new course and find out how you can make your practice more collaborative and occupation-focused. 📍Online 🗺️members: £100 / non-members: £150 📆Friday 5 September 9.30am–12pm Details: https://loom.ly/bsZDud4

Do you know an amazing OT who could be the next speaker for our Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture in 2026? 🎤 We know you do! So it's time to nominate them for this prestigious honour. Nominate today 👉🏿 https://loom.ly/LSBs4mo

First things first: don’t panic! Been selected for the @hcpc.bsky.social ‬audit? Here’s what other OTs want you to know 👉🏾 https://loom.ly/G1eS2gQ

🎊 Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to our Fellowship and Merit Award winners. We hope you enjoy hearing about their outstanding contributions. You can read about them all now 👉🏾 https://loom.ly/KO2aOnE

'If you're somebody that gives your all to helping anybody, regardless of who they are, then I would say be an OT.' Tom shares what it means to him to be an OT and what inspired him to pursue this career, including learning moments as a student. 💚 📹: cccu_health on IG

Have your say: Hywel Dda UHB are consulting on changes to nine clinical services including elective orthopaedics and stroke. The consultation closes on the 31st August. Check out their website for more information: hduhb.nhs.wales/about-us/hea...

If you’ve been through a HCPC audit before, you know how it feels to get that notification. What's your top piece of advice for someone who’s just been selected?

"The stark reality is that 10 days of bed rest can lead to a level of muscle loss equivalent to 10 years of ageing" Do go along to the drop-in sessions at Neath Port Talbot and Morriston hospitals. Keeping people active, doing what they enjoy is, what OTs do best! sbuhb.nhs.wales/news/swansea...

🎉 Check out the first set of bilingual resources to promote OT Week this November! Campaign resources focused on prevention and early intervention will follow. Grab your posters, graphics, bunting(!) and more to start planning for OT Week: 3rd - 9th November. 👉 loom.ly/HSUWXE0 #OTWeek25

Robert started as an OT healthcare support worker, temporarily, before pursuing an OT degree. Then he realised he had the opportunity to study part-time alongside work. 26 years later, he's ensuring everyone has access to the same career opportunities. 💚 🔗 Read more: https://loom.ly/aviGTtk

Rachel Booth-Gardiner explores the absence of occupational justice within the profession and why inclusion means more than simply making space. Read the full blog: https://loom.ly/vyDSWQU #DisabilityPrideMonth

Llongyfarchiadau | Congratulations Jacqueline! We look forward to working with you. www.gov.wales/new-nhs-wale...

🚨 Action needed – If you have saved searches in our Digital Library, don’t lose them! Changes are being made by EBSCO. If you’ve saved searches, folders or alerts, you’ll need to act now to keep them. 🕛 Deadline: 11.59pm, Monday 4 August 2025. 👉🏾 Find out what to do – https://loom.ly/IJDC0Hg

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📚 Our library team has handpicked a selection of powerful reads for Disability Pride Month. Read them here: https://loom.ly/T9NsPGE As an RCOT member, you can access our full digital library anytime, anywhere.