Alison Kane

Facebook tells me that 12 years ago this week, I got my first band 5 post in inpatient mental health. 12 years on I am still in the same service, still just as passionate about our profession, and have just completed my first week as clinical lead for the team 💚

Breaking my unintentional twitter hiatus to say this week has been a week of networking, both at #bigspd22 and again yesterday on zoom with @napicu #OTnetwork . Feeling inspired ⭐️

@VickySwift16 @couch_5k I’ve got a good little local route if needed!

Lucky for any soon to be newly graduating #OTs our lovely @ChloeYFChen_OT has progressed her career to provide the ultimate opportunity for you in Kettering 💚 if you love mental health and older people then get applying to join our team! @CovUniOT @ot_uon jobs.nhft.nhs.uk/job/v4043380

Classroom for the day as we are on yoga training with @special_yoga #wellbeing #YogaForWellness

When your student knows you well, and finishes her placement! #occupationaltherapy #OT #grateful

@MadelineWarwick I just raked the leaves up out of our flower bed and weeded it and I see what you mean! First mow of the year also occurred and that is also satisfying!!

Is there much in life more satisfying than weeding a patch of your garden and completing a jigsaw? #bankholidaygoals

Can anyone help my clinical lead with this query about Physical Health needs in acute Mental Health environments with regards to beds and safety?

@sophie_richesTA for you!!

@sarahwilsonOT @NHFTNHS @HollingJen @KellyBarkhuizen @suzjohnson46 @RachyWest @OtStoddart @MadelineWarwick @agostino_claire Well I was thinking I could get rid of S and then there would be more space, wouldn’t there?! 😇

@amkane87 @NHFTNHS @HollingJen @KellyBarkhuizen @suzjohnson46 @RachyWest @OtStoddart @MadelineWarwick @agostino_claire Overruled! But you DO have a dedicated space - it’s called your home 🤪

Three new #nhftplantclub babies arrived today for me to care for (in part courtesy of @NHFTNHS wellbeing thank you 🤩) #cleanair #greentherapy #outsidein #plantmummy 🌱 @HollingJen @KellyBarkhuizen @suzjohnson46 @RachyWest @OtStoddart @MadelineWarwick @amkane87 @agostino_claire

@HollingJen @sarahwilsonOT @krishpod7 @chris_davison1 @HollyeEnser @DPHarrison27 @RachyWest @bosworth_alison @a_smithRMN @sophsideup @a_rackham @Andi_Foster Which ones? I have too many 🙈🙈🙈

@sarahwilsonOT @krishpod7 @chris_davison1 @HollyeEnser @DPHarrison27 @RachyWest @bosworth_alison @amkane87 @a_smithRMN @sophsideup @a_rackham @Andi_Foster SB leggings and matching tops 😍

My #sixlikessixtags: Banter with my grown up boys; Grime (music, not dirt 🤣); New recipes; Should I say gin?; Garden (plants & visiting animals); Getting into cold bed with crisp sheets. How ‘bout you @krishpod7 @chris_davison1 @HollyeEnser @HollingJen @DPHarrison27 @RachyWest

Big day for my family and the NHS- my auntie is having an operation to remove her cancer and my (shielding) mum and her partner are having their Covid vaccines! Feeling very grateful to have the NHS and for the most vulnerable of those I love the most to be a little bit safer ❤️

Buttons and myself on @asi_wise sensory training this morning- learning about neuroscience and descending motor pathways 🥸

@sarahwilsonOT @artgurucouk @DrAmirKhanGP @MadelineWarwick @VickySwift16 @HollingJen @suzjohnson46 @krishpod7 @chris_davison1 @agostino_claire @HollyeEnser @HarleyChilds @AnneLinsell I needed to see these today, thank you for the lunch time smiles 😊

These photos are the best prescription to brighten up Blue Monday, just wonderful 💕 #nhftcommunity @artgurucouk @DrAmirKhanGP @amkane87 @MadelineWarwick @VickySwift16 @HollingJen @suzjohnson46 @krishpod7 @chris_davison1 @agostino_claire @HollyeEnser @HarleyChilds @AnneLinsell

@SLTclare_ Have you researched Arfid? May help if not

Very excited about this project at the Welland Centre. It will make such a difference to our admissions and male recovery wards. Thank you so much @NHCFGreenHeart @NHFTNHS #sensory #selfsooth #selfcare #occupationaltherapy

Day 3/ 7 I've been nominated by the inspirational @sarahwilsonOT to share a picture for 7 days to demonstrate my daily life (no people). Today I nominate the lovely green fingered @KellyBarkhuizen to join in

Slightly delayed: Day 2/7 I've been nominated by the inspirational @sarahwilsonOT to share a picture for 7 days to demonstrate my daily life (no people). Today I nominate the fantastic @sophie_richesTA to join in

Really enjoyed representing @NHFTNHS at this @napicu OT Network event via zoom today. So many great discussions about OT in #PICU going on