Mental health is just as important as physical health. Let’s make it a priority today and every day 🧠❤️

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2023

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay ! 🌍💚 A day to talk about mental health. To show everyone that mental health matters. And let people know that it’s okay to ask for help.

#WMHD #WMHD 2023

I am seeking lived experiences of under represented pre-registration OT student populations who have negotiated & navigated the UK selection & recruitment system for entry to university. Interested in an interview? [email protected] for further details. Plse see flyer

It's only Wednesday & it's been a WEEK 😔
Our community need our #Allies , *especially* in #Healthcare .
#OccupationalTherapists , this free (ltd access) FutureLearn was written by a multidisciplinary healthcare professional team with St George's, University of London ⬇️🏳️‍⚧️ #OT
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Constant political and societal hostility is harmful. Constantly hearing debate about identity and being on the receiving end of very intentional exclusion - harmful. The NHS is not there to harm, either its' patients or its' workforce Royal College of Occupational Therapists ⬇️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth

This years theme is #SalutingourSisters

The #WEMATTER movement highlights the pivotol role that black women have played in shaping history.

Why not get involved & tell us which #sister you want to salute & why Royal College of Occupational Therapists ✊🏾

Hi folks, how are we all doing? This Monday sees the welcome return of 'Connect' our closed peer connection space. Are you an LGBTQIA+ identifying member of our UKOT community? We'd love to see you there 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #Connection #Wellbeing #Belonging #LGBTQIAOT

#FallsAwarenessWeek 2023 is here.

It's great to see all the activities you have planned. Keep sharing all your updates with us!

Also, don't forget our lunch time webinars.

It's not too late to register: bit.ly/44atsry

#ThinkFalls #ActionOnFalls

If someone is born into the wrong body, or prefers not to identify as male or female, what harm does that do to you? to your day? to your life?

Be happy for them they have found happiness in themselves and go along with your day/life 😘

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🙌🏽 Elevate your peers.
🙌🏿 Celebrate your mentors.
👉🏼 Nominate them for a Fellowship and Merit Award.

🏅 Nominations are open now.
📆 You'll need to submit your nomination form by 9am, Monday 2 October.

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This #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth I wanted to share these opportunities from MPN Voice. Please do share with anyone who might be interested in #Research . I might just need what you research in the future!

Whether it's leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma – or any of the 100+ different types of blood cancer – we want everyone to feel part of this incredible, supportive community ❤️ #ThisIsBloodCancer

Learn more about our campaign 👇
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We're excited to announce that our #OTWeek2023 theme is 'the power of occupation'. 💚

Occupational therapists often find themselves explaining occupation and why it's important. This theme aims to bust some myths around occupation and help people better understand its value.

Join us for the last ever #OTalk Research - Tuesday 5th September 2023 - Developing a research community network for occupational therapists. otalk.co.uk/2023/08/30/ota… via #OTalk

Thank you, to the #OTalk team members old & new. You have provided the #OccupationalTherapy profession with something so special over the years! Wherever #OTalk is heading next, I have no doubt you wonderful people will make it a success.
Thank you, from me to you 💚💚💚

Facts. #ResultsDay

#OTalk is taking a holiday!! for the first time in almost 12 year the team behind OTalk are taking August off, there will be no chats during this month. But we will be back September 2023.

“I want for mental health social work to consider how imbedding and using ‘trauma informed’ practice can act as a springboard for coordinating truly person-centred and holistic services” - academic.oup.com/bjsw/article/5… ‘Mental Health’ #socialwork shouldn’t just stop at CMHTs.