This morning we had community user involvement group led by our people participation lead Sophie. We reviewed our new community brochure with the rep's and discussed our new groups. Felt like a really helpful session!

🎵 Access to Music is a free programme for 14-25s in Hackney, providing music training + studio space Learn singing, songwriting, sound production & engineering with youth workers & mentors 📍270 Mare St 📅 Mon, Wed & Fri 17 June - 13 July 4-7pm Sign up orlo.uk/tX0GU

Our summer bridge club party was today! We had 29 service users from our medium, low and community service. Celebrating the social group with Caribbean, BBQ and a self care raffle! #forensicoccupationaltherapy

I often see dissociation being missed and ignored by professionals as if it’s some sort of wilful disengagement and avoidance. You can’t ‘do therapy’ if people are terrified and no longer connected to themselves and the world. #BIGSPD24

Bridge club magazine in print. We realised we actually see started it in 2021! #forensicoccupationaltherapy

Our #ForensicServices marked #LearningDisabilityWeek by providing a wide range of activities and food for staff and service users! A highly anticipated football match took place, including the Trust's Head of Nursing Tonderai Kasambira and Lead Nurse Matekenya Muzondo.

ELFT Forensic Occupational Therapy Team Mark McKenna Lucy OT Brad Simms Jade Lyndsey Charlotte Carpenter 💙 MoCA Mum maz Hayley Samantha 💚 Occupational Therapist JoLM Justine Eaton

Could ELFT Forensic Occupational Therapy Team RCOT Mental Health please retweet, or anyone else who could be so kind #OccupationalTherapy Lindsay Loo OrangeTee Research

FREE Gym Sessions for men 18-25! 🏋️🏾🏋🏽‍♂️🏋🏿‍♂️Mondays 1-3 pm at Queensbridge Sports Centre, 30 Holly St, E8 3XW. Drop in, work out, and chat! Info: Social Action for Health or safh.org.uk/wellbeing-for-… Funded by CYPMH through Compass Wellbeing.

Here is the incredible illustration by Tamara-Jade Kaz to represent the key findings from my research on menstrual health in psychiatric inpatient settings. Such a powerful representation, I'm in awe of how they've put this across so clearly and impactfully National Survivor User Network

📈 When we act on our #corevalues, we grow and inspire those around us. Acting on your values can transform your life and help you grow. What is one #value you've embraced that has made a significant impact on your personal growth? #WorldValuesDay

Such an incredible vibe at #Pride2024 ELFT LGBTQIA+ Network #NoOneLeftBehind

🚨 REMINDER: The Trust will be holding an #employmentsupport event specifically for ELFT #serviceusers and #carers to better understand opportunities across East London. Register here: tinyurl.com/bdejvvcp Learn more: tinyurl.com/fyawhr6b

🤳Coming up: 'Pathways: Co-Producing a New App in a Medium-Secure Hospital' from the OT team at East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT)! The app aims to improve the tracking, centralisation and digitisation of patient progress through their recovery pathway, from admission to discharge. #QNFMHSAnnualForum

Well done ELFT Forensic Occupational Therapy Team for showcasing your groundbreaking work!! Fiona Kelly East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) Amar Shah QI @ ELFT

Watch this it’s fascinating - I asked James Timpson what he’d do about prisons and sentencing if he was in charge. He believes only a third of prisoners in jail should definitely be there. He’s now in charge of prisons (but not sentencing).

Sorry! We’ve been extremely quiet on here, work has been busy 🤯 It’s Hannah from our community team who will be positing for the rest of July! More to come next week 😎

Within our community OT team we've introduced monthly assessment reviews/practices; it's been a nice way of our team reminding each other what we can use and build confidence for all! What assessments do you use in your community forensic OT teams?

This week we are running very low on: 🛒 Biscuits 🛒 Tinned Vegetables 🛒 Tinned Soup 🛒 Toilet Roll 🛒 Nappies Size 5 🛒 Coffee Sachets Please donate if you can. You can order food online straight to us via our website: buff.ly/49SnhLN