Dr Rachel Russell

Starting my Royal College of Occupational Therapists #OTweek talking about prevention, adaptations and DFG with Devon County Council OT team.

𝗟͟𝗲͟𝗮͟𝗿͟𝗻͟ ͟𝗺͟𝗼͟𝗿͟𝗲͟ ͟𝗮͟𝗯͟𝗼͟𝘂͟𝘁͟ ͟𝗛͟𝗼͟𝘂͟𝘀͟𝗶͟𝗻͟𝗴͟ ͟𝗪͟𝗶͟𝘁͟𝗵͟𝗼͟𝘂͟𝘁͟ ͟𝗗͟𝗲͟𝗹͟𝗮͟𝘆͟?͟ Morning all. Earlier this week, RCOT and @FoundationsHIA hosted a webinar about Housing Without Delay. The webinar was recorded, so I have posted the link here so that you can learn more about this exciting project youtube.com/watch?v=H8J4kH… ͟ ͟

Exciting news and following the publication of the 2019 version with @theRCOT (below) looking forward to participating in this new project & capturing latest in #AdaptationswithoutDelay housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/Ad…

🏠 Our homes can help and hinder us in our daily occupations. All OTs should consider how people’s homes impact their lives. We're working with @FoundationsHIA and Closomat on the Housing Without Delay project to support OTs to embed housing in their practice.

This should be an interesting read for @theRCOT interested in adaptations - Thriving, or just surviving? A grounded theory study of perspectives on value for money in home modifications tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Excited to announce we're working with the @theRCOT on Housing Without Delay! As OTs, we know housing is fundamental to our clients' wellbeing. Follow for updates on our progress and ways you can get involved. #OccupationalTherapy #HousingWithoutDelay

STARTING TODAY: Housing Without Delay - a groundbreaking new project expanding beyond adaptations to the broader role of occupational therapists in housing! Commissioned by @theRCOT, conducted by @FoundationsHIA, sponsored by @Closomat. #HousingWithoutDelay

This Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) process guide uses extracts from the 2022 DFG Guidance along with other tools, resources and other good practice to give you the definitive guide to efficiently compiling a DFG Application. foundations.uk.com/guides/process…

Thank you to @MDUK_News for inviting @FoundationsHIA to speak to their Carer Advisor Conference on adaptations provision.

Balancing Safety and Growth: Rethinking Adaptations for Young Children 🌱🔍 At Foundations, we're debating how to design adaptations for young kids that ensure safety while supporting their growth. How do we adjust when these adaptations might limit age-appropriate risk-taking and development? We're hosting a meeting on this topic and invite occupational therapists, social workers, and anyone with experience or innovative ideas to join. Interested? Drop me a message for details. We’d love your input!

@MarkPearce1969 Caught my better side.

Out with @bronteot discussing all things DFG

In this interview for @theRCOT National OT Week Foundations OT intern, Michelle Hone, talks to Georgina Rae, a former caseworker and now newly qualified Occupational Therapist at Lancaster City Council to share her insights on her role in the community. foundations.uk.com/national-ot-we…

🏠✨ 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

Day 2 of #OTWeek24 One of my roles @FoundationsHIA is delivering the Masterclass on decision-making and the DFG process. Today, I worked with 35 brilliant social care and housing OTs from Buckinghamshire, exploring what’s “necessary and appropriate” when recommending adaptations

@OTKateSheehan @OTCoachUK @RunnallsJ @RuthP_OT @marneywalker @jillpritchard5 @DavidOwenOT @ColinJo17679165 And you've been pivotal at building and connecting the community of OTs in housing together.

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

🏠 #0tweek24 Making homes work for disabled children starts with listening. OTs are experts at understanding what children and families need. @foundations has turned this knowledge into a tool to help more families get the right home adaptations. tinyurl.com/4nr92sue

OTs promote inclusive design, which involves creating homes that are accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or health condition. This approach helps future-proof homes for long-term accessibility needs. #NationalOTWeek

It's @theRCOT National OT Week, each day Foundations will be sharing OT posts. In this interview Foundations OT intern, Michelle Hone, speaks with Neil Withnell, Specialist Occupational Therapist at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. foundations.uk.com/national-ot-we…

Day 1 #OTWeek24 catching up @OtherPaulSmith @chrispratt5 @FoundationsHIA and the team at @leedsbeckett discussing the development of #otwise foundations.uk.com/revolutionisin…