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@mohospark.bsky.social

OT & MOHO geek/writer - MOHOST, MOHO-ExpLOR, Recovery through Activity, A guide to the formulation of plans & goals in OT - she/her

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The benefits of OT’s using E-bikes for local access visits went way beyond reduced carbon emissions and financial costs, health and well-being of the clinicians was also positively impacted. #SusQi @thercot.bsky.social

04.12.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I often think about the impact that Octavia Hill had on the young Elizabeth Casson when she worked as a housing manager for Octavia on one of her London Housing projects. It truly was formative!

#BeMoreElizabeth

@elizabethcasson.bsky.social

03.12.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Four individuals are seated at a table, engaging in a craft activity with various materials such as yarn and beads. The room has wood paneling and a visible exit sign.

Four individuals are seated at a table, engaging in a craft activity with various materials such as yarn and beads. The room has wood paneling and a visible exit sign.

A group of individuals seated in a circle inside a gymnasium, discussing, with a colorful seesaw and balls in the foreground.

A group of individuals seated in a circle inside a gymnasium, discussing, with a colorful seesaw and balls in the foreground.

Group of people, including individuals in wheelchairs, playing volleyball in a gym.

Group of people, including individuals in wheelchairs, playing volleyball in a gym.

We recently celebrated Occupation Day! ✨

Our Level 4 and Level 6 Occupational Therapy students stepped out of their comfort zones for an inspiring day of hands-on learning.

Want to make a real difference through Occupational Therapy? πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/486ZD00

03.12.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are over 3,800 OTs working in social care. Its so important their voice is heard as it develops proposals for long term reform of the sector. πŸ‘

03.12.2025 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why singing is surprisingly good for your health From boosting the brain to reducing pain, joining others in song can bring some wide-ranging benefits.

Just another reason to make 2026 the year you join a choir!🎢 And for those of us who are "too online", @choiroftheearth.com is fantastic - all the same benefits but no going out in the cold, no social anxiety, and you can sing your heart out in your PJs! #choralsky
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

03.12.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a fantastic LGBTQ service User alphabet Group last evening. New members & a visit from Sofie Fowler & Sarah Hicks (OTs) giving us a presentation on an elderly transgender woman. Lots of discussion & good to see occupational therapy at the centre.

03.12.2025 06:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Text reads: Joint research and placement cafe
Experiences of marginalised occupational therapy students.

1-2pm Thursday 11 December

Text reads: Joint research and placement cafe Experiences of marginalised occupational therapy students. 1-2pm Thursday 11 December

This month, the placement and research cafes come together for a joint event exploring the experiences of marginalised occupational therapy students.

Thursday 11 December 2025, 1-2pm.
Details of how to join: https://loom.ly/05IIkUs

02.12.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We want to extend our sincere thanks to all who joined us at the show this year!

It was a privilege to connect with so many dedicated professionals who are shaping the future of occupational therapy.

Grateful for the opportunity to support & learn from this amazing community.

See you in 2026!

02.12.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Amy Howard, RCOT Practice Network Lead for Social Care in top righthand corner. Text reads 'It was great to share how occupational therapy can transform the social care experience'.

Photo of Amy Howard, RCOT Practice Network Lead for Social Care in top righthand corner. Text reads 'It was great to share how occupational therapy can transform the social care experience'.

Three occupational therapists represented the OT profession in evidence sessions for the Casey Commission on Social Care.

FInd out more about the evidence sessions, our future plans and have your say in the Commission: https://loom.ly/uGfsqsI

01.12.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“£Calling all UK OTs with experience in mental health.
I am Renata, an MSc OT student conducting research on motivation in adult mental health settings in the UK. I would greatly appreciate your participation!

#OccupationalTherap #motivation #mentalhealth #MH4OT #OT4OT #UKMentalHealth

20.11.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Jo in her OT uniform standing in a hospital corridor.

Jo in her OT uniform standing in a hospital corridor.

Say hello to Jo Brown, an Occupational Therapist at Nelsons Court πŸ‘‹

"Every day is different, and the work is incredibly rewarding, particularly when I see patients making progress."

Read more about Jo's role ➑️ www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/news-amp-med...

#OneTrustOneTeam

26.11.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Okay, here we go.

Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.

NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.

You know what to do
πŸ‘‡βœοΈ
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

28.11.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 249    πŸ” 214    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 15
Helen Parsons and Phil Sheridan at The OT Show about to present their talk 'Integrating tai chi into occupational therapy practice'

Helen Parsons and Phil Sheridan at The OT Show about to present their talk 'Integrating tai chi into occupational therapy practice'

Occupational Therapists at The OT Show 2025 Birmingham on the Weekday Wow Factor stand

Occupational Therapists at The OT Show 2025 Birmingham on the Weekday Wow Factor stand

A big thanks to Pasna Sallis WeekdayWow Factor, Lisa Westhorpe Sport for Confidence, Ali Leigh & everyone else at #theotshow championing the role OT's have in getting people moving. We had a full house, with more unable to get in. We hate to disappoint so watch out for our webinars coming soon πŸ’š

27.11.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Investigating resilience in nature connectedness and wellbeing in chronic illness, using mixed-methods at University of Southampton on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Investigating resilience in nature connectedness and wellbeing in chronic illness, using mixed-methods at University of Southampton, listed on FindAPhD.com

Super excited to share this opportunity for a funded PhD here at University of Southampton
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

28.11.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Phonecall with horticultural therapist this morning re obtaining funding to design sensory gardens in our secure unit, and spent the afternoon finding evidence for nature based groups. We are getting somewhere

#Ecotherapy #Horticulture #ForensicOT

28.11.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image says 'News: Our statement of support for members working in higher education'.

Image says 'News: Our statement of support for members working in higher education'.

We see the challenges our members in Higher Education are facing and we stand with you.

Redundancies and job insecurity threaten the future of occupational therapy education and research.

Read our full statement and find out how to get support: https://loom.ly/Oz5qxak

28.11.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am grateful for all the OTPs who come together in community to support, teach, encourage, & share with other OTPs. Through our community we are able to show up in our schools to help children learn, play, & grow in their roles as a students. #occupationaltherapy #schoolbasedot

28.11.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was great to see you again, Julie.

27.11.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Hannah.

27.11.2025 07:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Goodness me - you can really hear the emotion in my voice.
It was so lovely to be with the occupational therapists, and I was grateful for the opportunity to represent Occupational Therapy, but I've never felt so uncomfortable.

27.11.2025 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
UW campus during fall.

UW campus during fall.

Join us on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the 2026 UW Occupational Therapy Forum: Bridging Research and Practice.
Register and read more: rehab.washington.edu/news-and-eve...

24.11.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Master of Occupational Therapy graduates of 2024.

The Master of Occupational Therapy graduates of 2024.

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., the OT division is organizing the OT Student and Alumni Mixer at the UW Waterfront Activities Center (WAC), 3710 Montlake Blvd. NE. (Image: The Master of Occupational Therapy graduates of 2024.)
RSVP and read more: ow.ly/PSpC50Xw25J

24.11.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Amy Baldock (left) and Leah Goodison (right), who both graduated this month from Sheffield Hallam University after completing their occupational therapy degree apprenticeships with us here at DCHS! πŸŽ“

Well done to you both! ⭐

#TeamDCHS

24.11.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of RCOT colleagues talking to people at the OT Show. Stand says 'Stepping up for occupational therapy'.

Photo of RCOT colleagues talking to people at the OT Show. Stand says 'Stepping up for occupational therapy'.

We’re at the OT Show – come and see us!
πŸ“ Stand B40

Chat with us about how RCOT supports you and your practice and catch our sessions on tech, professional growth and influencing housing policy.

We’d love to hear from you. πŸ’š

26.11.2025 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A Barnett @obupsychology.bsky.social @obu-hst-research.bsky.social & colleague:
The perspectives of parents/carers on a new parental education Occupational Therapy Intervention
Pre-publication manuscript free to read
#brookes #oa
radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/items/...

26.11.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We've had an amazing response to our conference on Jan 14th 2026 - 190 booked on so far!

Places are limited so please secure your FREE event ticket now!

https://UOSOTC26.eventbrite.co.ukΒ 

#SalfordUniOT #UOSOTC26 #FreeCPD

26.11.2025 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Final days for sale pricing. Start using occupational formulation to connect your theory, reasoning and assessment info with goals & therapy. Use coupon code OTDAY2025 for 20% off all online packages.

25.11.2025 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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♦️Road Crew - on the Way♦️

Loaded and ready to see you all at The OT Event of the year @theotshow.bsky.social

Come and say hi at Stand J50 and Zone T15. Tag us in your PICS🀳

#bemoreelizabeth

25.11.2025 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paddling with Purpose. Exploring Occupational Therapy in the Outdoors. Our Long Arm Peer Assisted Learning Placement with Central Scotland. A reflective blog by Makena Lal and Taylor Hassett, MSc Occupational Therapy Students, Edinburgh Napier University, supported by Central Scotland Adventures and Claire Hedley, AHP Practice Educatio…

πŸŽ‰| New Blog Post!

"Paddling with Purpose: Exploring Occupational Therapy Outdoors."

Supported by their Practice Educator, two of our students reflect on their experiences and key learning from this unique placement.

πŸ‘‰ Read here:
ahpscot.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/p...

25.11.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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