Excited to be starting recruitment for the next phase of my research supported by National Survivor User Network about menstrual health in psychiatric inpatient settings
See here for details and email [email protected] to take part
nsun.org.uk/projects/impro…

Research report exploring experiences of 15 autistic young people as they transition through mainstream school from Year 6 to 9, is now online. Co-authored with Lorna Hamilton with support from Institute for Social Justice at YSJU and City of York Council. Would love OT’s to read/use/feedback to us York St John OT Royal College of Occupational Therapists

In chaplaincy we think this is brilliant! We want to support each person to be fully themselves and to make everyone welcome in our hospital Patient Experience and Voluntary Services Airedale ANHSFT Rainbow Network Airedale Hospital & Community Charity 🧡 Airedale Hospital

I said to one OT at the rehab that I didn't think I would be able to do a show to 100s of children in a theatre again.
She said I would.
This year, I did a show to 100s at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
A woman with her kids asked me to sign a book.
It's me, she said.
It was the OT.

A little reflection on “productivity”—and whether you should worry about your spouse’s screen time.

Calling all occupational therapy students in the UK -please help me understand how you use social media,or not, for learning at university by completing this online survey yorksj.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6J…

I needed to hear this today. Maybe you do too.

Here is an updated version of my drawing of Kim Golding pyramid of need. This one showing that these elements are not necessarily sequential stages. Some may be needed before others, though some people can engage in therapy without the things underneath...

If any current or recent #ActuallyAutistic university students are able to share their experiences with Lucy, see below 👇

Any mental health OT’s fancy a lovely new job as a Senior Lecturer York St John OT see below 👇

Have you tried just being richer?

We need you! Please read, like, share, donate - any support is gratefully received. We must do better and not miss the little things that make a difference on admission to hospital. Thanks to the inspiring person who suggested this and shared their story gofund.me/46e7aded

2 years ago today I was nervously sitting in a lecture hall listening to the introduction to my new trust as a newly qualified OT. Today I'm a Senior OT in my preferred area of Mental Health surrounded by a lovely team. It's been so difficult but so worth every minute.

Just reading through the draft NICE self harm guidines.

Can anyone give me an idea of what 'clinical observation training' would look like and how common this is for people doing level 2/3 observations? Ta 🙂

Want to work with an amazing OT team? Look no further!

If you are worried or lonely today, just try to remember you won’t always feel like this. Two weeks ago I was getting buttered, Jean was a little sick and we didn’t know ANY of you yet

Black & Brown Skin Clinical Reference Handbook — Website (and I believe you can purchase the handbook here, too!) I would love to see this incorporated into all healthcare education worldwide. So important for patient safety! blackandbrownskin.co.uk

Kirstie's having a terrible day. Give her website a look; she has stacks of signed books to make excellent presents.

Reader, we graduated.