Occupational Therapy QE

Our Acute OT team has supported our patients an average of 96 times every single day this past year — helping people regain independence and support discharges, one meaningful moment at a time. 💚 #OccupationalTherapy #NHS #MakingADifference

BLOG : What Rehabilitation means to me as an Occupational Therapist? Written by Kirsty : ‘We use a rehabilitative approach with the patients’ wishes for discharge & continued recovery at home at its core.’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/wha… #OTWeek #RightTimeOT #Dementia #Right2Rehab

💚 Celebrating #OTWeek2025 with our Older Persons Mental Health Community Team! Shining a light on how Occupational Therapy supports older adults’ wellbeing & independence every day. #NHS #OTWeek

Our Occupational Therapist plays a vital role in our Virtual Wards — assessing patients, preventing readmissions, and supporting safe recovery at home. We’re celebrating their impact this #OTWeek! #TeamGateshead #OccupationalTherapy

What does a day in the life look like as you for an OT?

Supporting recovery, promoting independence and making discharges happen - A day in the life of an Occupational Therapist working in acute care 💚📆👩‍💻

@DorothyHouseHC @theRCOT 💚

Alongside Trustees’ Week, we’re also celebrating Occupational Therapy Week! All week, we’re shining the spotlight on our fantastic team to hear how they make a difference to the people they support. Stay tuned! #OccupationalTherapyWeek #OTWeek #PalliativeCare @theRCOT

Day 2 of #OTWeek in the UK and the theme of this year is Right Support, Right Time with a sub theme being Occupational Therapy saves money and supports recovery. #RightTimeOT

Today is the launch of #OTWeek in the UK and the theme of this year is Right Support, Right Time with one of the subthemes being OTs belong in every day places to support people in the places they live, work and learn. #RightTimeOT

#OTweek #RCOT #HCPC

It’s National #OTWeek! 🎉 We’re celebrating how occupational therapists help people recover, adapt and live independently -from rehabilitation and mental health support to helping children and older adults thrive. Thank you to every #HCPCregistered occupational therapist. 👏

#OTweek #RCOT #WorldOTweek #paediatricOT

It’s #OTWeek! 🎉 Join us all week as the Gateshead OT team shares what we do, why we do it, and the difference it makes every day. 💙

One of our gorgeous OT’s is trekking across the Sahara Desert in memory of her beautiful Mam to raise money for Maggie’s Centre 💚🚶‍♀️‍➡️🏜️ any donations would be greatly appreciated 🥰 justgiving.com/page/katy-ushe…

Today marks the 76th anniversary of the NHS, but did you know that the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has an even longer history?🏥 For over 80 years, it has been an integral part of the community. Read more about the journey of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital 👇 gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/news/happy-76t…

Good luck Naoise! 🏃‍♀️💨

One of our lovely OT’s, Naoise, is taking part in the Great North Run in September! She is fundraising for the QE Elderly Fund. Good luck Naoise! ✨❤️🏃‍♀️💨 justgiving.com/campaign/naois…

It’s the Cadets Career event tonight at the Hub! Surely people will be tempted by the Haribos and penguins, right 🤔🤞🏼✨

Santa has arrived early at the OT department this morning! #SecretSanta

Data from @NHSEngland shows that waiting lists and emergency care demand have reached record highs. 'Better positioning of the OT workforce and other AHPs could provide a solution to the pinch points' says @MohamedSuhailah, Head of Practice and Workforce. loom.ly/fj10NqE