There's already lots of anecdotal evidence in humans GLP-1's are moderating alcohol use in the higher risk categories. Exciting to see where this goes as another potential pharmacological intervention in #addiction #recovery and #substanceuse
www.thelancet.com/journals/ebi...
Improvement in quality of life was only possible for some with support + psychosocial activities. "This was because the amount of free time on their hands meant that they became bored, isolated, and needed help in finding meaningful #occupation to prevent relapse."
www.gov.wales/buvidal-eval...
🚨 New episode 🚨
"I've lost my bladder to Ketamine"
📺YouTube youtu.be/atPTMz_u7uA?...
📺Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6rFy...
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#ketamine #harmreduction #wales
@drugwise.bsky.social
New permanent #occupationaltherapist role in @changegrowlive.bsky.social substance use services, Coventry, West Midlands.
A great opportunity to bring the creativity and novel OT approach to third sector services.
careers-changegrowlive.icims.com/jobs/18398/o...
📆 Next Monday 📆
Don't miss our next webinar, 'Equality Act alcohol exclusion clause', where we will be hearing from experts, Ailar Hashemzadeh (Alcohol Change UK) & Dr. Sarah Wadd (University of Bedfordshire).
🔗Join us by registering here: events.teams.microsoft.com/.../a19c1e44....
Day 5 of #OTWeek25
Great to have OTs and OT week recognised in the @senedd.wales again this year.
Diolch to @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social for tabling a statement of opinion supporting OTs, the benefits of prevention focused care and #RightTimeOT
📺 New Webinar 📺
Don't miss our 7th instalment within our Manifesto Sessions Webinar Series:
'Equality Act Alcohol Exclusion Clause'
📅Mon 8th Dec
⏰14.00pm
🔗Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a19c1e...
#webinar #wales
@alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social
Diolch! to the amazing OTs who presented to MSs at @senedd.wales today as part of #OTWeek25
It was fantastic to speak to @jeremy-miles.bsky.social - Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care and @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social - Plaid Cymru health spokesperson about #RightTimeOT
tinyurl.com/bdf24nrb
OT Week 2025 is here!
Across the week we'll be promoting "Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT".
And showcasing the benefits of prevention & early intervention in community care.
#OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
Find out more and download your OT Week resources: tinyurl.com/mszz497e
Illustration celebrating Occupational Therapy Week. Text reads: "Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT. Happy OT Week! #OTWeek25 3–9 November." Artwork shows a child in a green dinosaur costume playing with another child wearing a purple cape and star outfit, an adult kneeling to pick flowers, and another adult using a wheelchair. RCOT logo and text "Royal College of Occupational Therapists" appear at the bottom.
It’s OT Week 2025! We’re celebrating the power of OT to help people stay well for longer and avoid crises – especially when they get the right support, at the right time.
OT must be central to planning and investment, for a prevention-focused system.
Share your stories: #OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
A recent reflective article on the impact of GLP-1 medications (#Mounjaro #Wegovy etc) on occupational participation, drawing parallels with #addiction treatment and questioning how we frame obesity.
#occupationaltherapy
#unilluminatedoccupations
www.theothub.com/post/glp1-me...
#RecoveryThroughActivity
#DomesticActivities
A systematic review of ... interventions for people with ... experience of being homeless revealed that ... ability to maintain physical & emotional safety is crucial for a sense of self, belonging & wellbeing
- Marshal et al 2020
tinyurl.com/domesticRTA
3 substance use band 6 occupational therapist jobs covering North Wales health boards now finally available! Be part of developing this area of practice. Check the link for details:
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
Wonderful occupation-centred piece of work in addictions in this months OT News 👌
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Said goodbye to my 2 project placement students today. One had this commissioned to remember the time here. Love it 😆 Really captured the beard.
#occupationaltherapy
#occupationaltherapist
Spot of wreath making at today's community activity group 🎄
#occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #craft #crafting
Challenging day at work. Bit of #christmas crafting sorts me right out! 😆
#occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #craft
Took the plunge and recorded a podcast 🗣 on my role with the awesome Lorna Sankey. Anyone fancying a listen to me enthusing about my role can find it here: www.theothub.com/podcasts-so-...
#occupationaltherapy #substanceuse #addiction #recovery #occupationaltherapist
Obviously, #substanceuse and #addiction should feature on any good agenda given the ubiquitous nature of drugs and alcohol. The impacts on cognition and occupation are huge!
Also, really curious about the dynamics of #stigma and its influence on occupational participation.
#OTChat
They were a hungry bunch. My year there restored my confidence as an OT. I only bake for the people I like 😆 #OTChat
27.11.2024 20:55 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I don't know about that, but I do enjoy feeding people. I used to love Friday mornings when working in patient mental health. The therapy kitchen would be full. Everyone baking fur home leave or family visits. Good times.
27.11.2024 20:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Great British bake off! #OTChat
27.11.2024 20:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Evening. I'm Jon. I'm an OT working in a specialist substance use service in Wales. Interesting fact? I've applied to GBBO about 3 times, and made it to in person try outs once #OTChat
27.11.2024 20:41 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0Nestled in the corner of the sofa. Fed n' watered. Rather content!
27.11.2024 20:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Love that idea. Practically a Christmas wreath in it!
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Developing a recovery focused, Occupational therapy service within aneurin bevan specialist drug and alcohol service poster describing the background, principles or care and outcomes of a new role.
Didn't get myself organised in time, so I didn't get it printed. Might aswell share here so it's not a wasted effort!
#occupationaltherapy #substanceuse #occupationaltherapist
