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There are currently over 1,000 occupational therapist apprentices in England! 🎉 Since launching, the apprenticeship route has been a popular option for people joining the profession giving the opportunity for on-the-job training. #NAW2024 loom.ly/UXuBwlI

It’s official: I’m bitterly disappointed

A great story about how the Open Mental Health funded, Unbreakable Men app, is making a real difference to men in Somerset. Read more about the app created by our partner @SASPsomerset in the BBC article below: rb.gy/el26rs #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #Somerset

Time to make this real and talk about how people move through services, what are the barrier/blockers and opportunities for seamless transitions for the people of Somerset @SomersetFT @PeterLewis45 @hayleypeters @AbbieFurnival @ClareBoobyerMPH @KateSmith_OT

@NikkiOTDyer 🥹🥹🥹

Please watch. I am in total shock.

We look after people not beds in social care.

@OTKateSheehan Great occupational balance Kate 🥰

Working hard

Are you considering a career in Health and Social Care but not sure where to start? 🤔 We offer 16 FREE Health and Social Care distance learning courses, all completely flexible and nationally recognised. View the full course list here: ow.ly/EQTC50P8m5e

Workforce wellbeing has never been so important 💛 A #PositiveWorkplaceCulture improves staff #wellbeing by ensuring they feel engaged, valued, trusted and supported so they’re happier and healthier at work. 🔗Create a culture that supports wellbeing: sfca.re/PositiveWorkpl…

We were thrilled to see our #Somerset Independent Living Centres getting the recognition they deserve on BBC Breakfast yesterday morning 👏 #alzheimerssociety #dementiaawareness

Brilliant training day at work today! Really inspiring course on being a Manager and a coach. Love how the Council really want people to succeed and dedicate time to develop staff to achieve their goals #somersetcouncil #careersinsomerset

Last weekend's @CareInnovHub brought together a diverse & vibrant group with different perspectives but the same aim to address the core challenges facing the social care sector. Here's our writeup in @cmm_magazine caremanagementmatters.co.uk/care-innovatio…

Following significant investment in ASC we have new Practice Development AP roles in Somerset. If you are passionate about practice education, relationship-based practice, research, co-production and legal literacy - we’d love to hear from you. somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-caree…

📻 Tune in to @BBCWomansHour today! Professional Adviser, @RCOT_Lauren, will be discussing energy management and pacing ahead of the upcoming release of our 'How to manage your energy' guide.

OT strategy event in Somerset, bringing the passion of OT together across the systems. Thanks to @GinaSargeant and all the OTs in Somerset @somersetahps @ClareBoobyerMPH @paulette_ot

📣Social Workers - now couldn't be a better time to join Somerset Council. Thanks to a restructure, there are now more pathways & development opportunities than ever before! Relocation of up to £8,000 available (subject to meeting T's & C's). Apply now: bit.ly/45yxaNk

@NikiShaw4 @chloebeOT @jpadders Love this… leaders understand vulnerability and how this impacts performance 😊

@carolynsmith_ Happy birthday Carolyn… 😊

I’ve had a busy birthday week including a few days at the ADASS #springseminar23 If you haven’t seen the ad for our brand new Advanced Practitioner Practice Development posts here it is. Do get in touch if you’d like to discuss - contact details in ad somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-caree…

Care workers are leaving social care for better wages in the NHS. No shit! bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

This month we're celebrating OTs in SocialCare! 🥳 We know it's not always easy, so this is a special shoutout to these skilled and compassionate people working in this area. 💚 #CelebratingSocialCare