Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at #UCLAN. Neuro Specialist, interested in social prescribing for people living with neurological conditions. Views my own.

Joined April 2016
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Hi OT friends I’m at #RCOT2024 today in my new role as a lecturer in occupational therapy @UCLan. First online conference!

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What is co-production? Today's #TuesdayTips focus on the key principles that make up co-production and delve deeper into the topic. Take a look at this handy animation or read our full guidance: learningforinvolvement.org.u… #Coproduction
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'If another non-disabled person tells me 2012 changed the world for disabled people I will literally scream' Former Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson spoke to #BBCBreakfast after she had to crawl off an LNER train at London King's Cross - when there was no-one to help her bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cz4pr2…
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We had an excellent afternoon on Tuesday, 18/6, with our lovely MSc Year 2 students! Just another few months to complete their course and to make their unique contribution to the OT world! @uclanot @imms_eh_OT @AnneMilstonOT @BamberHayley @otvickytom @jarviskathryn1
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We went on a fab team building afternoon a few weeks ago. A bit of ceramic painting, which was so relaxing. We got our finished products back today. Here’s my before and after!
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We’ve been updating our OT noticeboard. Hopefully providing seasonal ideas for activities for staff and students. Most recent addition is some OT tunic and trouser bunting made out of a pair of my old work trousers by my very talented retired OT mum @UCLan #OTLecturers #Wellbeing
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Reflecting on yesterday’s #RCOT2024. I’d lost my enthusiasm and motivation for research but the research geek in me is feeling inspired and motivated. So much to consider in relation education - unconscious bias in case study design and AI to name just a few.
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What a fantastic two days of #RCOT2024 πŸ’š Thank you to everyone who made it happen, and thanks especially to you, the OTs making a difference every day. 'Thank you for everything you do for the profession, service users and communities.' – @SteveGFord
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Social prescribing is gaining traction in primary care and traditional medical models. Gemma Bradley's (@OTNorthumbria) study found that OTs have varying levels of involvement but a positive outlook on the future alongside social prescribing colleagues. #RCOT2024
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'This is blowing my mind! 🀯' - how we all feel after Professor Michael Rowe's eye-opening plenary on using Generative AI. A tool that can be powerful but only in collaboration with us (humans!) - don't ask AI to do the work for you, ask it to help you do better work. #RCOT2024
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Great presentation from Dr Gemma Bradley @NorthumbriaUni sharing findings from a qualitative research study exploring occupational therapists involvement in social prescribing #RCOT2024
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Very well done to Letisha Foster, MSc (pre-reg) Occupational Therapy final year learner, at the University of Central Lancashire, talking about her final year research project!!! @uclanot @imms_eh_OT @jarviskathryn1 @hayl
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'You really are there to help people live their best lives.' πŸ’š Why should occupational therapists get into public health roles? William Roberts, CEO at @R_S_P_H has been sharing why in our opening Plenary. #RCOT2024
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Fantastic presentation on the use of simulation in education thank you @SwanseaUni OT team! #RCOT2024
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Excellent plenary this morning talking about the role of OT in public health @R_S_P_H. I loved my role as MECC lead and it played to my strengths as an OT #RCOT2024 #ValueofOT
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Excellent morning of talks so much to reflect on! Helen Langford & Paul Hartwell @cardiffuni certainly made me think about unconscious bias in education and the development of case studies for teaching and learning #RCOT2024
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Great to meet fellow occupational therapists running the OT programme at ⁦@UCLan⁩ and delighted to help with the selection for next years cohort of budding OTs. ⁦@uclanot⁩ ⁦@BTH_ICSNRS⁩ ⁦@SimpsonResearch⁩
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We've written to the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, @VotePursglove, calling for more occupational therapists in primary care. They'll play a vital role in alleviating the current challenges on workforce retention due to health reasons. loom.ly/6u6XaqU
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We've got some exciting job opportunities coming up - think you've got what it takes to join our amazing #OccupationalTherapy team? Check out the vacancies here: orlo.uk/xCkB1 / orlo.uk/wSd6S @theRCOT @RCOTStudents @RCOT_NP
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I know the power of occupational therapy to lift and motivate. They taught me to walk! This #OTWeek22 follow @theRCOT 's #OTHacks and find ways to overcome challenges to keep doing the things you love and need to do. Visit OTLifeHacks.co.uk

Life is about doing the things you love. πŸ₯° But when it feels challenging occupational therapy is here to help. OTs, it's time to share your life hacks with the world! πŸ™‹πŸΌπŸ™‹πŸΏβ€β™€οΈ Let's help people lift up their everyday. Visit otlifehacks.co.uk for more #OTHacks. #OTWeek22
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