Occupational therapists contribute valuable expertise and diverse skills to primary care teams, helping patients get quick access to the right care at the right time! #OTWeek23

Occupations are essential to living. They give our lives meaning, purpose and structure. 💚

This #OTWeek23 , help us show people everywhere what occupations, in the context of occupational therapy, are and why they are so important!

Get involved: loom.ly/pDQ9cIw

Brilliant work by our Inpatient OT colleagues 🎃

🗨️We are looking for your views on eating disorder service provision across Scotland to support the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective care.

Find out more and have your say in the consultation by 26 Jan 2024 ➡️ bit.ly/ED_Consultation

My absolute pleasure today to be the bridge between #OccupationalTherapy and primary care policy colleagues to discuss the impact of #OT in #GeneralPractice

1 week to go until free webinar on Tuesday 7th November 2023 7PM , highlighting the contribution of authors #ROARdementia @macleanFiona Prof Elaine Hunter Dr Alison Warren Lyn, #dementia #OT #withOTuCAN Fiona Fraser (she/her) Dr Kate Turner Angela Gregory (she/her)
plymouth.zoom.us/j/92234883918?…

Are you an OT supporting people to return to work after neurological trauma? Take part in this reserach study exploring occupational therapists’ perspectives of working with this patient group: southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5a… #vocrehab #RCOT

#rcpeBrain23 from Prof Gow. “How important are the following for maintaining/improving skills” ? An important slide for our work as allied health professionals leading and support public/brain health 💙

While some children may recover fully from their disorder by age 21 or 27, the full disorder or at least significant symptoms and impairment persist in 50-86% of cases diagnosed in childhood. Find out more:
adhdawarenessmonth.org
#ADHDAwarenessMonth

How fab is this!Created by Stuart from SDWG & our Alzheimer Scotland #physiotherapy student Megan Roberts while on placement,it shows how important exercise can be for some people with dementia. #withPHYSIOyouCAN CSP Students CSP Scotland #loveactivity #justmove youtu.be/rajFqrUIrzY?fe…

Here for day 2 of the RCGP annual conference promoting OT in GP surgeries. GPs are astonished to hear there’s actually
43 000 OTs in the U.K. but only 300 of us in primary care. It’s a no brainier to have us at the front door of healthcare!
#RCGPAC RCGP Annual Primary Care Conference
#PrimaryCareOTs

Food preference in dementia may be communicated via behaviour rather than words. Watch closely for micro facial expressions, limited mouth opening, disinterest or reduced intake. Is there another flavour where this doesn’t occur? Experiment. #WithSLTuCan

Apply now for our 2024 research foundation grants! 🤩

These grants fund occupational therapy researchers to change lives and the future of our profession.

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Occupational Therapists understand the importance of maintaining control and mastery throughout the dementia journey. They collaborate with individuals, identify meaningful tasks and activities, maximise strengths and explore any potential support needs #WithOTuCan Alzheimer Scotland

Share widely among NHS DG colleagues - Driving and Dementia, 25th Oct AHPDementiaD&G Jane MacDonald Tammie Gottschlich Erin Ritchie jacqueline pike Claire Martin (She/her) 👇👇

BLOG Getting to Know Me (GTKM) Review: ‘The general consensus from focus group with SDWG & NDCAN members was that there should be one national GTKM document in use across Scotland to ensure continuity across healthcare areas’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2023/09/28/get…

Our weekly BLOG & this week by Agnes Houston MBE 💜
Talking Sense Online: Audiology and Eye Care letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2023/03/09/tal… 💜 Alzheimer Scotland Scottish Government Dementia Policy SDWG NDCAN tide - together in dementia everyday Age Scotland Dementia #AHPConnectingPeople in action

#delirium is a medical emergency and is everyone’s business. Click to see our poster in time for world delirium day🧠 #WDAD23 #march15 #patientsafety iDelirium NHS Highland Laura Keel EstherD_QI Jade Gunn Improvement Hub

We're back with more videos from our creative first year students to demonstrate the positive impact of occupational therapy! It's so wonderful to see such passion for the profession! Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Video description: Someone making a cup of tea before and after OT with gentle music.

Fabulous day - with wide, varied & informed conversation at our first in- person AHP MH leads meeting of 2023. Thank you Catherine Totten