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This follows a decision, guided by our Board of Trustees, that reflects our commitment to integrity and inclusivity: loom.ly/TyIRMKQ
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Royal College of Occupational Therapists retweeted
Great to welcome Gary Waltham, Chief Executive of @theRCOT, back to our Trust!
After his earlier visit with HRH The Princess Royal in Peterborough, Gary joined us at Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge—meeting colleagues and seeing the incredible impact of our inpatient OTs 👏
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👋🏾 We’re signing off from X.
This follows a decision, guided by our Board of Trustees, that reflects our commitment to integrity and inclusivity: loom.ly/TyIRMKQ
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🚨 Save the date.
⏰ We'll be hosting a special @OTalk_ conversation on the communities platform on Tuesday 30 September at 8pm. The discussion topic is still to be revealed!
It will be a great opportunity to reflect, learn and share with peers.
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This event counts as valuable CPD activity to support your professional development.
Can’t make it live? No worries – the chat will stay open so you can catch up and contribute in your own time.
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Artwork made at our Stroke and Neurosciences Art Group has gone on display in our hospital.
The group is held on our Stroke and Neurosciences wards every Wednesday and is led by an Occupational Therapist (OT), an OT assistant and a regular hospital volunteer.
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🎉 Happy 77th birthday to the NHS!
We’re proud to celebrate the occupational therapists and support workers who are part of what makes it so special – helping people stay healthy and live fulfilled lives. 💚
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We’re delighted to announce Gary Waltham as our new Chief Executive, joining us in the new year.
With over 20 years of experience in health leadership, we're confident Gary will help us continue to deliver for our members and champion our profession: loom.ly/Xs7RaSg
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Liminal spaces represent transitions, but how can they have therapeutic value? 🌊
Listen to students, Lizzie and Caoimhe, and OT, Sue, explore the therapeutic value of liminal spaces, like the Wave project at North Devon. 💚
Full episode here. 👇🏼
loom.ly/3wQClIk
Hear from occupational therapists on the South West Allied Health Professional podcast series discussing leadership at different career stages and exploring the value of clinical leadership split placement models. 💚
Listen to the full episode here. 👇🏾
loom.ly/aSLQvII
#DisabilityPrideMonth is a time to recognise, honour and celebrate the achievements and identities of disabled people.
It’s also a moment to deepen understanding, amplify voices and champion inclusion.
👉🏿 Here are our plans: loom.ly/SlZ2EYc
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Great to see occupational therapy and other AHPs in the spotlight in the @SeneddWales last week, when they debated a motion calling on the government to provide greater support to Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).
Watch the debate 👇
loom.ly/nm0BWYE
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The Scotland Workforce Strategy Action Plan is here. 💚 It sets out how we’ll grow, support and strengthen the occupational therapy workforce across Scotland – now and into the future.
📘 Find out what’s next: loom.ly/SWaoG4M
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The Scotland Workforce Strategy Action Plan is here. 💚 It sets out how we’ll grow, support and strengthen the occupational therapy workforce across Scotland – now and into the future.
📘 Find out what’s next: loom.ly/SWaoG4M
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Want to feel more confident working with the media? Join us this Thursday to hear from @BBCMarkEaston and Professional Advisor Lauren Walker on sharing your story and raising the profession's profile.
📅 1–2pm, Thursday 26 June
🎟️ Book now: loom.ly/J3E_R20
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“Media special with Mark Easton and Lauren Walker – Hear from BBC’s Mark Easton and RCOT’s Lauren Walker on how to approach journalists, share your story and prepare for interviews. 1–2pm, Thursday 26 June.”
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We honour the Windrush generation, whose legacy lives on in the NHS and public life.
They showed strength in the face of racism and exclusion. We stand with those still seeking justice and commit to building fair, inclusive services for all. #WindrushDayloom.ly/MmQEn_M
'Heather and the rest of the hospice occupational therapy team have been a guiding force.' 🧡
On #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay, we’re sharing John Healy’s story and OT Heather Colbert’s reflections on supporting him through MND: loom.ly/dvnNnec@wsbhospices@mndassoc
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