Happy OT week Let's talk about activities, hobbies, roles & routines that are meaningful and provide structure to our days. #selfcare #productivity #leisure #RCOT #OTWeek23

Was really enjoyable getting a chance to revisit the journey from starting to develop the policy, to #ConnectingPeople being published and to all that’s been achieved since. I felt really proud! It’s good to pause & reflect now & again 😊

Are you a current or aspiring nurse, midwife or AHP leader? Learn about how our new LEiC Education and Development Framework can support you in your leadership development. Link to join in the comments. #ExcelInCare

This week is #OTWeek 23! See below to find out... What is an Occupation?

GPs are amazing. But they aren’t physios . Physios are amazing but they aren’t dietitians. Dietitians are amazing but they aren’t speech & language therapists. Speech& language therapists are amazing but they aren’t occupational therapists… We *all* have our own core skills.

🎉The School For Change Agents is now open 🎉 Join today to learn how to make change happen & see incredible examples of change agents across Health & Care making a real difference!✨ To join, simply head to: horizonsnhs.com/school

Happy #AHPSupportWorkerWeek! 🎉 This week we'll celebrate our occupational therapy support workforce by showcasing the impact, value and possibilities of a career as a support worker.

Carers: Raised adhesive dots, called 'bump-ons' or 'bump dots' can be a useful memory aid. They can help draw attention to buttons on remote controls and for appliance settings such as toasters and microwaves. Different colours are available for contrast Alzheimer Scotland NDCAN

Please re-Tweet if you agree that #kindness is at the center of good #caregiving. #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth

Wow! Two mornings of #appreciativeinquiry conversations with #acute #OTs about how we can maximise their impact in #delirium risk reduction, assessment, management & follow-up. My brain is buzzing! Fabulous engagement as ever.

Royal College of Occupational Therapists members interested in digital health and care - fantastic fellowship opportunities ⬇️

"If we can create a society which sees the child within every adult – and the adult within every child - we will finally start to change it for the better." We want to make the link between the skills we develop in early childhood and the core foundations that set us up for

How we communicate is as important as what we communicate. #Alzheimers #dementia #kindness #quote

Please re-Tweet if you agree: #Caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint. #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth

Looking on getting your abstracts for RCOT SS Mental Health Conference ready check out our guidelines below 👇

For anyone who can't figure out what to do to help a person who has #dementia, #kindness would be a perfect place to start. #Alzheimers #quote

🌨️ Winter’s arrived, but don’t neglect your feet! 👣 Keep them cosy and dry to avoid chilblains. Choose moisture-wicking socks 🧦 and waterproof shoes 🥾. Daily moisturising is key to preventing dry, cracked skin! #WithPodiatryYouCan #WinterFootCare ❄️👍

Importance of physical activity interventions for ageing and multimorbidity highlighted by Professor Chris Whitty #RehabMatters #SitLessMoveMore #EndPJparalysis #ActiveWards #QoL #FuturePublicHealth Faculty of Public Health 👏

Let's raise awareness about #music's power in the lives of people with #dementia. #Alzheimers

Please re-Tweet if you agree that the best way to respond to “invisible” illnesses is with visible #kindness. #mentalhealth #Alzheimers #dementia #quote