Royal College of Occupational Therapists Scotland

📸Some more lovely photos from our event at RGU last week. It has been so interesting to learn about how occupational therapy was established in the UK and the pioneering role that Margaret Bar Fulton had in it.

Read more in this article: healthandcare.scot/stories/4281...

Book now for Self Management Week 2025 - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland The full schedule for Self Management Week 2025 can now be found here. The ALLIANCE hosts a Self Management celebration annually, celebrating self management across Scotland with a range of events, AL...

🥳It's self management week 🥳

The campaign highlights what self management can look like, why it is important and provides insights and examples of good practice. More information on what all is included on the ALLIANCE website:

www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/bo...

Have a brilliant time, Elaine. Stand looks great!

Huge thanks to @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social for tabling this motion in the Scottish Parliament recognising 100 years of Occupational Therapy.

It has been a week of celebrations with a special visit from HRH Princess Royal at Robert Gordon University yesterday 💚

🥳Read more about the good news we shared for Social Work Occupational Therapists in this month's OT News

📸The photos are in from our AHPFS event last week... it's great to see so many people coming together to celebrate the diverse professions across Scotland.

🥳Reminder of our manifesto and asks here: www.ahpf.org.uk/Allied_Healt...

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Our policy and public affairs team have been busy across the UK, raising the profile of occupational therapy and championing the support you need to do your job well and transform lives.

Find out what they’ve been working on 👉🏿 https://loom.ly/jXaPl2A

Through our Workforce Strategy, we’re championing an occupational therapy workforce focused on prevention and early intervention—reducing the need for hospital stays and long-term support. Read more: www.rcot.co.uk/support-the-...

YouTube video by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Everyone should have the Right to Rehab | Sign the Petition

🥳It’s #RehabAwarenessWeek!

Rehab empowers people to live well at home & in the community. OT-led reablement builds independence & reduces reliance on formal care. Watch this video to see more of the impact good rehabilitation can make: youtu.be/QSvZsZzr04A?...

#RightToRehab

Ahead of Holyrood elections next year we have 3 key asks of all political parties:

✅ Embed AHP Leadership Across Health and Social Care
✅ Expand Routes into the Professions
✅ Ensure Timely and Equitable Access to AHP Services

Read more: www.ahpf.org.uk/Allied_Healt...

🥳We had a brilliant time last night at the Scottish Parliament celebrating AHPs.

Huge thank to Jackie Baillie for sponsoring the event, to Neil Grey for speaking and Olive for sharing her personal lived experience.

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👐AHP Careers Fellowship Scheme NOW OPEN.

The Fellowship Scheme supports career development for the AHP workforce in the public health and social care sector in Scotland.

Applications are particularly encouraged from local authority & from the north region of Scotland

🔗 learn.nes.nhs.scot/72487

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Calling All Occupational Therapists!

If you are an occupational therapist in the UK, working with, or have an interest in dementia, please take 30 minutes to complete our survey.

Survey link here: survey.napier.ac.uk/n/zz93p.aspx 

@elaineahp.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social

👐AHP Careers Fellowship Scheme NOW OPEN.

The Fellowship Scheme supports career development for the AHP workforce in the public health and social care sector in Scotland.

Applications are particularly encouraged from local authority & from the north region of Scotland

🔗 learn.nes.nhs.scot/72487

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Survey Now Live!

SURVEY NOW OPEN!

Are you an occupational therapist in the UK? We want to hear your thoughts on the use of robots in dementia practice. Takes 30 minutes to complete, Ethics approved & anonymous, link here:

survey.napier.ac.uk/n/zz93p.aspx

@elaineahp.bsky.social

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Let's Talk Robots!

Robots in occupational therapy dementia practice - what do you think?

3 days until the survey opens!

#Robots #SurveyComingSoon

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💚 OTs from NHS Ayrshire & Arran showed the power of play at Play Day!

Families joined the Children and Young People’s OT team to try shoelace tying and cutlery practice with Play-Doh, showcasing how OTs support children to build skills for everyday life.

👉 https://loom.ly/rRoOEK8

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Robots, Dementia & Occupational Therapy!

What should that look like in a world where tech is advancing?

In 5 days time, share your views in our upcoming survey.

#Robots #SurveyComingSoon

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🆕Last week we shared the news that Occupational Therapists will be included in the National Social Work Partnership. This is great opportunity for OTs working in Local Authority teams and look forward to working with partners as the partnership develops.

🔗Read more: www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...

📖Have you read this month's OT News?

Included is an article about the recent suite of documents that has been published from the Scottish Government on health & social care renewal.

Service Renewal Framework: www.gov.scot/publications...

Population Health Framework: www.gov.scot/publications...

Martina Tierney Podcast Podcast · Martina Tierney · My husband used to say something that always stuck with me. He said “Your goals should SCARE you a little and EXCITE you a lot.” My goal for the PODCAST is to : - ⁠Shine a spotlight on the great work that caregivers do to transform patients lives - ⁠Raise awareness of the importance of Occupational Therapy to improve patient care - ⁠Share heartfelt stories from real patients across the world This project has been both scary and exciting... but I’m so pleased with the result! I hope you enjoy! Martina

@charliechung90.bsky.social is a brilliant guest on @martinaot.bsky.social's podcast! 🎧🎙️

Listen via:

Spotify: bit.ly/4jaMdTk
Apple: bit.ly/3E7aQBm
YouTube: bit.ly/4cgxB2B

🥳Yesterday I was up in sunny Aberdeen for a celebration and plaque unveiling to mark 100 years since the first qualified occupational therapist in the United Kingdom, Margaret Barr Fulton MBE. Margaret worked at The Aberdeen Royal Asylum, now Royal Cornhill Hospital, from 1925-1963. A true pioneer💚

🧠 Free webinar — all welcome!
Connecting You to Support: Integrating rehabilitation for people with dementia
📅 Tuesday 23 Sept | 🕑 2–3 pm UK time
With Elaine Hunter

👉 Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connecting...
📲 Follow us on Eventbrite for all our free online events: buff.ly/yDG5G8V

For more information on all Fellowship and merit award winners please visit our website: www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...

Huge congratulations to Professor Carolyn MacDonald who has received an RCOT Fellowship. These awards recognise the remarkable achievements our dedicated members have made throughout their careers. They celebrate dedication, leadership & the lasting impact on on the occupational therapy profession.