We are very excited for #OTweek #LifeHacks for home. Sometimes keeping up with laundry can be overwhelming. Try breaking the steps involved down e.g having separate whites and colours baskets avoids the need for sorting before washing. Lifehacks.co.uk

Life is about doing the things you love. 🥰 But when it feels challenging occupational therapy is here to help. OTs, it's time to share your life hacks with the world! 🙋🏼🙋🏿‍♀️ Let's help people lift up their everyday. Visit otlifehacks.co.uk for more #OTHacks. #OTWeek22

I know the power of occupational therapy to lift and motivate. They taught me to walk! This #OTWeek22 follow Royal College of Occupational Therapists 's #OTHacks and find ways to overcome challenges to keep doing the things you love and need to do. Visit OTLifeHacks.co.uk

#LifeHackHome Do you find turning keys or opening jars difficult? SWYPFT OT #LifeHack is to use adaptive equipment such as a key turner or jar opener, these are low-cost items that can really make a difference. #OTweek.

It’s Occupational Therapy Week! A big shout out to our Community Adults Learning Disabilities OT team and all the hard work they do. Watch this space for your #OTHacks during the week and a chance for you to meet our team. #OTWeek Royal College of Occupational Therapists RCOT_PLD MFT NHS #MLCO

Here's an #OTLifeHackHome for #OTWeek2022 from one of our lovely service users:

‘Life hacks’ at heart of campaign to help Britons improve health express.co.uk/news/science/1…

#LifeHacksSchool Does your child struggle to put school shoes on the right feet? SWYPFT OT #LifeHack is to cut a picture sticker in half, and stick half into each shoe. When you put them in front of you and they are the right way the picture matches.

Never leave a room empty handed! Do two things at once to save time and energy for the things you love.❤️ Example - going upstairs? Carry your clean laundry with you. GillianOT For more OT Life Hacks, visit otlifehacks.co.uk or search #OTHacks #OTHacksHome #OTWeek22

#OTLifeHackWork When feeling stressed, adapt your environment to minimise distraction and make it more conducive to working. Don't keep your email thread open when working on other things as they will distract you. #OTweek. OTlifehacks.co.uk

#OTHacksWork Balancing the demands of work and life can be tricky. Ensure you have identified interests and regular opportunity to engage in them outside of work to help manage stress. For more OT Life Hacks visit OTLifeHacks.co.uk #OTWeek22

Today we heard from another service user, telling us about an #OTHackHome for managing an activity that requires fine motor skills. #OTWeek22

#OTHacksHome - from our service users to you 🌈 use your favourite characters/designers/artists to illustrate visual reminders around the house - so you're more likely to take notice, and follow them ❤️ Royal College of Occupational Therapists #OTWeek SouthWestYorkshire Partnership NHS FoundationTrust SWYPFT OT SWYPFTCalderdaleLDHealthTeam

#OTLifehacks Are you experiencing brain fog, low mood or motivation? Being outdoors can help. Take a short walk, noticing what you can see, hear, smell and touch to help clear your mind, re-focus and energise you. #OTweek. OTLifehacks.co.uk

#OTHacksSchool Find the day stressful or too much sometimes? Carry your own sensory bag filled with hand-held tactile/fiddly items that help you to relax. Keep them in your pockets, on your desk, wherever you need, and whenever you need 🌈 #OTWeek

#OTHacksPlay Do you or your child become anxious when going out for the day? Help reduce anxiety by planning in advance, you could print site maps or get menu’s for where you are planning to eat and go at less busy times. #OTweek. OTLifehacks.co.uk

Happy Christmas from the Calderdale Community Learning Disability Health Team! 🎄🧑‍🎄🎅🤶

What a powerful statement from Lisa, who is discussing her experience of transition between services. #RCOTPLDconf2023

Paddy, a self-advocate is highlighting the importance of learning about a person's history. Memory/life story work is important. #RCOTPLDconf2023