Royal College of Occupational Therapists Scotland
Policy and public affairs updates from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists in Scotland.
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- Did you miss my webinar last month with @dementiacommunity.bsky.social . You can watch Connecting You to Support: Integrating Rehabilitation for People with Dementia on their YouTube channel 🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2 @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #RightTimeOT
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- To continue celebrations for #OTWeek25 watch this video from NHS Careers about OT behind the scenes. Hear from Michelle, NHS Lothian acute team lead for Children and Young People about her role 📹💚 www.careers.nhs.scot/blog/ahps-be...
- Excellent video highlighting some of the wonderful teams occupational therapists work in. Huge well done to all involved 👏💚
- 💭"And trust me, if it's helped me, it'll help you" Compelling reflections from occupational therapy patient Paul. Improved physical health, improved mental health and Paul has been able to return to work. This is the power of occupational therapy 💚 #OTWeek25 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaRT...
- #RightTimeOT: OT in Scotland 💚 The Scottish Government's Population Health Framework focuses on community-based care. OTs are already working across these services to reduce health inequalities, save money and improve outcomes. To grow community-based services, OT must be central to future planning.
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- 🥳Huge thanks to Jackie Baillie MSP for tabling this motion in the Scottish Parliament celebrating Occupational Therapists. We are grateful for your continued support. Read more about our campaign on our website: www.rcot.co.uk/support-the-... #RightTimeOT💚
- 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
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- Earlier this year I attend an event which brought together experts from lived experience, healthcare, academia, industry and government to discuss the current evidence around Hospital at Home and where more research is needed. Read the report here: acmedsci.ac.uk/file-downloa...
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- 📸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...
- 🥳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...
- 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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- 🥳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
- 🥳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. @charliechung90.bsky.social @enuocctherapy.bsky.social @elaineahp.bsky.social
- 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...
- 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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- Let's Talk Robots! Robots in occupational therapy dementia practice - what do you think? 3 days until the survey opens! #Robots #SurveyComingSoon @elaineahp.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social @alzscot.bsky.social
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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...
- @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
