Professional profile as lecturer in #OccupationalTherapy @OT_uon #AHP #VocRehab #AHPsintoAction. Specialism in MH & Deafness. All views my own. #LOFC 🙌

Joined May 2016
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Michael A retweeted
11 Jun 2025
We've had a great day at #STEAMNorthants2025 talking about #occupationaltherapy if you would like to know more about our courses including #apprenticeships and how to apply please contact us otadmissions@northampton.ac.uk
Our biggest event - #STEAMNorthants2025 - is just about ready to start. Exhibitors are getting ready to meet more than 3k children and young people from across the county. They are coming to #Waterside to explore the worlds of science, tech, engineering, maths…and more!
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Michael A retweeted
14 years ago I joined a special school with the label PMLD stuck on me and was given a sensory curriculum. This week I started University at @BathSpaUni studying Creative Writing! #TeachUsToo #LiteracyForAll
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Michael A retweeted
In our latest blog, the Peer Working Community of Excellence working group share their insights on story telling in peer work and explore the power of shared experiences. Read the blog here: coproductioncollective.co.uk… #coproduction @cnwlrc @NLMHP_nhs @cerdic @bennett_ness
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Michael A retweeted
We are very proud to let you know that we have been shortlisted for Co-Production Initiative of the Year at the nasen Awards 2024 for our work on a project co-producing improved access to ear checks for children and young people who are autistic and/or have a learning disability.
19 Jul 2024
🎉 Psst, the nasen #Awards shortlist has been announced and invites have been sent for our awards ceremony! 🎉 Shortlisters, be sure to check your emails and RSVP to our event on 4th October 2024. 🗓️ Check out the full shortlist here: 👉 ow.ly/1xQ750SFME8
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Michael A retweeted
Jump Back Up July - Day 25: Notice when you are feeling judgmental and be kind instead actionforhappiness.org/jump-… #JumpBackUpJuly
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Michael A retweeted
22 Jul 2024
Calling all paediatric OTs and PTs! 📢 Participate in a survey on therapy provision for children with cerebral palsy. 🧒🦾 Your input will help map upper limb services in the UK. Please share with colleagues! 🙏 redcap.slms.ucl.ac.uk/survey…
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Michael A retweeted
21 Jul 2024
"The term “junior doctor” will be replaced in September. The new name, “resident doctor,” gives these doctors the respect they deserve." We should all get behind the new term “resident doctor”, @scarlettmcnally bmj.com/content/386/bmj.q154…
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Michael A retweeted
21 Jul 2024
Nearly 8,500 people have downloaded our free digital communication card! This card allows you to tell people your communication needs and help them be more #BeDeafAware. Still not created yours? Create it here today: bit.ly/3NRo1bE
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Michael A retweeted
22 Jul 2024
With record numbers of people being diagnosed with dementia in England, the NHS is encouraging people to come forward and get checked if they have any common early signs or symptoms. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2024/07/demen…

22 Jul 2024
A dementia diagnosis can come as a shock to the person with the condition and those around them. However, there are sources of help and support for everyone involved: nhs.uk/conditions/dementia
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Michael A retweeted
20 Jul 2024
If you see someone with any of the signs or symptoms of a stroke, remember to Act F.A.S.T. F – Face (has their face fallen on one side?) A – Arms (can they raise both arms and keep them there?) S – Speech (is it slurred?) T – Time to call 999 nhs.uk/actFAST
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Michael A retweeted
Our partnership with Abington Library means that we have a great space for our #gardening sessions. Evidence suggests that gardening helps improve our #wellbeing in many ways, reducing stress & anxiety, providing sense of purpose & achievement, boosting self-esteem #timeinnature
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Michael A retweeted
Baby elephant interrupts a TV Reporter in Kenya.
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Michael A retweeted
10 Jul 2024
For some reassurance about calling us open this thread. 📱🧵
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Band 5 occupational therapists: Interested in helping develop the future occupational therapy workforce ? Exciting career opportunity here: cugcareers.coventry.ac.uk/jo…
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Michael A retweeted
Just caught a section on @BBCMorningLive discussing falls prevention & showing exercises that can help - just a few exercises that feature in the #GetUpandGo program. Why not find a group & connect with others to get yourself moving? #fallsprevention #NorthamptonshireSport #otago
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12 Jul 2024
Very grateful for being nominated for the People Awards, so thank you! Thank you @UniNorthants for hosting a lovely event!
10 Jul 2024
Congrats to Mike and Jenny nominated for their innovative work on the placement framework in OT and Nickey for his work in menspace in the wider university @UniNorthants People Wards tonight! @UniNhantsFHES @AdamsM_J @devers_jenny
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Michael A retweeted
8 Jul 2024
Need someone to talk to? We’re here for you 💙 Save this post so it’s easy to find when you need it.
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Michael A retweeted
8 Jul 2024
Would you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Know what to do in these emergencies and help spread the word.
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