Dr Cate Bennett

"Get on Board" 🚂

We are looking for "driven" Occupational Therapists to join our Board of Trustees. Want to help us shape the profession of Occupational Therapy in the U.K. and beyond?

*UK based OTs only*

More Info: elizabethcasson.org.uk/about-us/new...

#BeMoreElizabeth

⭐️COMING APRIL 2026⭐️

So excited to announce the groundbreaking exhibition -
⚡️Strike a Light⚡️The Art & Science of Occupational Therapy
At: Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
More Info Here: elizabethcasson.org.uk/about-us/new...

#occupationaltherapy #exhibition

Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure - BBC News NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected to run out of cash by the end of the week, the BBC understands.

Budget pressures are impacting on every aspect of health & social care.

Equipment provision is a preventative intervention, (sometimes life saving), keeping people safe and more independent at home, and reducing the cost of funded care & support.

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Excellent initiative, using occupational therapy interventions working with those who have experienced trauma through human trafficking....

Text reads '#OTWeek25. The value of occupational therapy in prevention and early intervention' An illustration shows a person brushing their hair.

Our next annual campaign, launching in OT Week 2025, will highlight the value of occupational therapy in prevention and early intervention. 💚

Learn more and get involved 👉🏾 https://loom.ly/-TZwrag

📅 #OTWeek25 runs from 3–9 November.

♦️Watch this Space ♦️ We have a NEW personal development programme coming soon:

"Demystifying Boards and Trusteeship"

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Occupational therapists in councils: Unlocking capacity and driving change This report, developed in partnership with national and regional occupational therapy leaders, explores the unique role of occupational therapists in councils. It highlights their impact across housin...

The @local.gov.uk have published an important report that showcases the value and impact of occupational therapy, and other AHPs working in social care.
www.local.gov.uk/publications...

A free webinar for your CPD... Please join via the link #OccupationalTherapy

Miles without Stiles: Peak District National Park

www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/mil...

How to make the Peak District accessible to all? One woman has the answer Sue Smith has been recognised for her continued efforts at the National Park

Amazing work on environmental accessibility described here in my local paper
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-n...

Unbelievable, social housing providers still have this - all or nothing approach!
www.itv.com/news/2025-04...

Two individuals holding hands.

To celebrate #SocialWorkWeek2025, Partners in Care and Health are launching a new Digital Champions network to share best practices and connect with colleagues passionate about digital technology.

Register now for the event on Friday:
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...

Research Fellow: Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Research Fellow in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy at University of Exeter for a programme of research to design an adapted rehabilitation intervention for people with Lewy body dementia.

Professor Louise Allan is seeking a Research Fellow in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy at University of Exeter for a programme of research to design an adapted rehabilitation intervention for people with Lewy body dementia. Closing: 26 Feb

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...

OPEN NOW - Post-Reg Masters Awards. More Information and Apply here: elizabethcasson.org.uk/funding/post...

Likewise Mo, I love weaving the threads together!

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Addressing inequalities through music and movement - A Hose-Hawley, 2025

Any occupational Therapists interested in accessible dance? A new article published this week about Great work happening in Nottingham. Hoping to facilitate an OT student placement with them later this summer!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

♦️One more week to apply for our Personal Leadership Programme♦️
elizabethcasson.org.uk/your-develop...

Details on the website. #occupationaltherapy
#ots
#leadership
#educate

As one year ends, a community of homecare workers grows… It’s been a big year for Homecare Workers’ Group. Here’s an overview of what we’ve learned in 2024, and our plans for 2025...

As one year ends, a community of #homecare workers grows… www.homecarewg.org/post/as-one-...

Now, off to do nine care visits for New Years’ Eve, and another seven in the morning! #HappyNewYear one and all 💜

⏳️Some homecare workers report that when they spend less time than scheduled at a care visit, their pay is reduced to reflect that...

🚩 but when they spend more time than scheduled, they are not paid the extra 🤷‍♀️

A fascinatingly one-sided use of technology.

#homecare #socialcare #carework

Occupational therapists are you interested in sharing your ideas for an OT exhibition?! Me, Jemma Channing (OT & Snr Manager Creative Health & Change, Arts Council England) & the Elizabeth Casson Trust are working to curate just such an exhibition! Share your thoughts:
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