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"One likes to believe that there is memory in the fingers; memory undeveloped, but still alive" Elizabeth Zimmermann

@HumberAHPs bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

OT Melissa and OTTI Jeanette flying the flag for Bakersville Allotment at Gardeners' Question Time recorded in Hull on 10/9/24. Both were selected to ask their questions to the panel. Episodes will be aired on Radio 4 on 17th, 19th, 24th and 26th September and on BBC Sounds.

@stnicshull @HullMusicHub This lesson had a lasting positive impact on my son, he actually told us about (unprompted).

It’s hard to know who to talk to if you’re in a #mentalhealthcrisis. You can now call 111 and select the mental health option to get help 24/7 from a mental health professional in Hull and East Yorkshire. More info: ow.ly/JEsX50R4505

This is Sarah and Gemma, Wendy’s daughters. Our mum died peacefully early this morning. She wrote a blog post before she died so you can read about it from her perspective. Sarah and Gemma whichmeamitoday.wordpress.com/2024/02/22/my-…

10 years under the same employer and 15 years with the NHS! My younger self wouldn’t believe it! I must have finally found the perfect role for me!

@_MissingTheMark @OT_Expert @naomicfisher Im curious to know, if home schooling is not an option, what other solutions are there?

“You’re Making It Worse” @naomicfisher   When a child is struggling at school and become reluctant to attend, their parents are given advice.  Most of it is about how to ignore their child’s distress.  1/

When I think back over my own career, the times when I felt I could do my best work & was most supported, was when I had an affirming leader. Sincere words of affirmation don't take much effort & have a disproportionate impact on people’s self-esteem. As leaders, we should never underestimate the power of our own influence. People never forget the impact of lifting, affirming words: cambridgenetwork.co.uk/blog/power-aff…. Via @CambNetwork Graphic: @hacking_hr

@lovejudyxo @OTnews @theRCOT @OdethRichardson Well done! Great to see you in print!

Finally, it's here! Thanks to @OTnews @theRCOT for featuring me in the November 2023 issue. Special thanks to @OdethRichardson for encouraging me to write and share my work on the development of the Recovery Pheonix. I'm grateful for this opportunity 💚

Ah hello grief! It really does appear in the most unexpected places! #dogman

@PMHSproject @WeCanDoThisGrp Home Start run some, depending on area

For #OTWeek23 I'd really encourage all those in mental health to read this by @HoppyPelican. Perhaps the difference between activity and meaningful activity. 👇👇👇 themainoffenderblog.wordpress.com/2019/11/09/the…

Tap dancing is the only time I don’t think about everything else! My weekly therapy. #occupationmatters #otweek2023

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A fantastic video created by our @HumberNHSFT preceptorship occupational therapists and one of our occupational therapy students, highlighting the value of occupation. Well done to everyone involved. #OTWeek2023 @theRCOT youtu.be/1h54csL34G0

Ever wondered what an Occupational Therapist does in Mental Health? There's one explanation here. 👇👇👇 #OTWeek23 @WeAHPs @theRCOT beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/2020/…

Hi all, I am recruiting for my OT Masters Dissertation. Please see below, contact me if you are interested in taking part or if you know someone suitable that would be interested. #OccupationalTherapy #OT #Learningdisability #LearningDisabilities #Occupationaltherapist

Another post about the difference between thinking like an "expert" & an "explorer". An expert starts from a place of knowing a lot about the topic ("expertise"). That leads to conviction about the right thing to do, confirmation & desirability bias & validation of the current way of thinking. An explorer starts from a place of humility (appreciating there is a lot they don't know). This leads to doubt, curiosity & a stronger likelihood of discovery & breakthrough thinking. Graphic adapted from one by @anujmagazine.

@suzysopenheart It paints a very bleak picture, which I’m sure instills fear into those trying to live well beyond their diagnosis. Dementia was a part of my mum’s life, we still had moments of laughter and enjoyment.

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@UKToyCollector @ViolifeFoods We have the same issue. Bought from Tesco, different expiration dates

Hi @ViolifeFoods We’ve been buying your products for a while now & never had any issues with them, until now. We bought two of these packs of slices from Sainsbury’s on the same day. Both have BB dates of 24/07/23. One is still looking as you’d hope, the other looks like THIS!🤢

@ClareNQOT No wise words, but I am also a NQ OT in LD services. There is SO much to learn so be kind to yourself. I’m trying to find my way. Use your preceptorship status to shadow and learn as you go. Your confidence will grow over time.

I really do not know how to improve my confidence. I am nearly 40 years old and I have struggled with my confidence my whole life. I use humour to deflect. Any advice/tips on improving my confidence would be appreciated. I want to be a great occupational therapist too.