Dr Ruth Parker

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Yesterday, I spoke out about the importance of #playgrounds for our children's wellbeing. These spaces are vital for our children's social, mental and physical development. Without urgent action, generations of children will grow up deprived of these key community spaces.

Yesterday, I led Parliament’s first debate on playgrounds in 8 years, the longest in 17 years since @edballs launched the only national play strategy to ever exist. Playgrounds are about more than play; they’re spaces where children grow, learn, and connect. Yet, they’ve been ignored for far too long, leaving them broken, inaccessible, and outdated. Thank you to the 642 Bournemouth residents who shared your views with me. Your voices rang loud and clear in Parliament, calling for better, safer, and more inclusive spaces for all children, and Minister @AlexJJNorris was very helpful and supportive. It’s time to stop neglecting playgrounds and start prioritising our children’s futures. Here’s my speech 👇

The planning system rarely acknowledges the needs of children. In fact, in the main body of the National Planning Policy Framework for England, children are mentioned only once, and the words ‘youth’ and ‘young’ are entirely absent.

Currently looking for contributors for the following upcoming zines : Deaf History, Disability in Ancient Greece, Disabled Leaders, Disability and Horror movies, Disability and Star Trek part 2, Radical Disability Readers Digest, Sexism and Ableism Intersection. Only 120 words.

Delighted to be able to showcase the work of my housing OT colleagues @sfha_hq @CIHScotland @Link_Group_Ltd @vikki_mccall @HLINConsult @RCOT_Housing

🏠✨ Our homes shape our daily lives. During #OTWeek24, @FoundationsHIA is exploring how our environment influences our 'occupationals'. Check out 'Key Skills for Housing Adaptations' for insights on OTs' roles in enhancing home life. 📖🔗 amzn.eu/d/ecIWmtR Catch our chat with authors @RuthP_OT and David Owen on the vital skills OTs bring to housing & social care! 🎥👇 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=f1Ep_B… #OTWeek24

@OTKateSheehan @OTCoachUK @RunnallsJ @marneywalker @bronteot @jillpritchard5 @DavidOwenOT @ColinJo17679165 Right back at you @OTKateSheehan! Lets keep highlighting the difference well designed and accessible housing makes to peoples lives. #OTWeek24

In #OTWeek24 I want to celebrate and say thank you to some amazing specialist housing occupational therapists @OTCoachUK @RunnallsJ @RuthP_OT @marneywalker @bronteot @jillpritchard5 @DavidOwenOT @ColinJo17679165

📢 For #OTWeek24, we're highlighting how OTs communicate adaptation needs through the DFG process. @FoundationsHIA have integrated the PEO model into the DFG Making Tool Part 2b, helping OTs better explain why adaptations are necessary and appropriate. tinyurl.com/3xdk8r9m

As the author, I must apologise. Amazon are selling inferior copies of the IHDG which, despite a blue cover, are black and white inside. Colour is integral to its understanding, so please request a refund and if possible notify & re-purchase from RIBA or CAE

The wonderful @bronteot is joining us here @wiltscouncil for a master class on adaptations! Thank you! @FoundationsHIA

After 30 years @RCOT_Housing Specialist Section draws to a close. One door closes but a new one opens with development of new @TheRCOT communities.

Congratulations to our very own Dr Howe on her graduation today 👏🏻👏🏻 @UoL_AHP

@Ellen16921033 Thank you for the feedback!

Excellent new text book!

@FarNorthOT @RCOT_Housing @jillpritchard5 @RuthP_OT Yes there is an alternative, RCOT have given some info in the Highlights email

Fabulous to meet up with my lovely Housing NEC OT colleagues - so much to learn from and to share . Making the best of our last meetings

Calling all 📣AHPs involved in cancer Prehab I would love to hear from you to share your experience and service provision. #prehabtorehab #cancerprehab #AHPs #lincsahps

@OTKateSheehan @RCOT_Housing @jillpritchard5 @RuthP_OT Expect demise of Specialist Sections after decades of exemplary service, public and member benefit has been 1) approved by Council? 2) voted for in ballot of members? 3) alternatives agreed by majority? Because @theRCOT is a member-led and funded (86%) organisation - right?

Still absolutely hate that our professional body is invisible in London. Such a massive mistake