Catherine Rodgers

OT currently redeployed to non clinical role thanks to Long Covid

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@AngiePedley @Sandy8Ellis @implausibleblog @RachelReevesMP Absolutely! Disenfranchised staff have left and the resulting holes often have to be filled with extortionate agency staff. Would be interested to know who are share holders in the main medical agencies

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@DebLaughton @Nanooe @danielgoyal It’s not just about HR. Trying to reduce health inequalities e.g. black women’s awful maternity outcomes. Also getting underrepresented minorities to access services.

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@nhs_pensions Thanks. I will do.

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

It’s a shame @nhs_pensions don’t give people a clear timeline of what to expect. No news on pension. Looks like I’ll get nothing this month. If it’s the same in July, I’ll be grovelling to the bank!

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@Richard46937617 @nhs_pensions That’s crazy! My husband retired in January and his was done in time. I’m partially retiring and am relying on the pension to make up the difference. Hope yours is sorted soon.

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

Hopefully the information will be given before we set off on the second leg of our journey! Don’t fancy another 3hrs in the car for no reason.

[Yorkshire CCC @YorkshireCCC]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇵🇰 Weather Watch: Grey skies overhead, unfortunately the forecasted heavy rain has started at Headingley.

We will provide updates throughout the day when we have them.

#ENGvPAK

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@JCeoltaSmith Hoping so and so thankful for the recent NHS pension changes that will allow me to semi-retire.

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@JCeoltaSmith Theoretically my current job is ideal, but it doesn’t have the pt contact, challenge and OT creativity for me. Good reflection on what I value in work. Hoping I will get it back from other ventures away from work 😁

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@Sarasearching Surround yourself with those good for you. Sadly some friendships are superficial. I have experienced this during depression, divorce and now long covid. I value those that stuck around even more now.

[Dr Esme Wood she/her @esmewood1]

I couldn’t agree more Occupational Therapy is a complex intervention. We should expect a greater depth of understanding from our professional body. Not these superficial, lazy, social media campaigns. So disappointing, AGAIN

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@Tashishome Sorry you’re having such a tough time. As awful as it will feel, having your ex out of your life is a blessing. No one needs someone like that.
Letting your mum look after you, being kind to yourself is priority. Pacing is key. Some Vagus nerve work may help too

[@Dr Jenny Ceolta-Smith PhD RetiredOT 💙💛 @JCeoltaSmith]

Please take note if you are pushing #WorkingWithLongCovid at all costs
and ignoring just how tough it can be to sustain, manage symptoms and have a QOL

For some people with #LongCovid paid work is not possible
#TreatLongCovid
@MelJStride @Jeremy_Hunt
@UKVRA
#DWP

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@JCeoltaSmith You do an amazing job Jenny. The lived experience of chronic illness can bring about the warrior in us!

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@OT_CarersUnite @anita_atwal @mirnoonanOT @rebecca_khanna @Retired_AHPs @OTinretirement @AbleOTUK @BAMEOTUK @LGBTQIAOTUK Patients and carers need to be involved in curriculum development. The profession must be client centred from the beginning. To often services are driven by outcomes that are not priority or meaningful to the individual.

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@jillian_rigert My dad died at 28, and so did my grandfather. I think all those left behind appreciate they prioritised their lives.

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@OT_Skiff Thank goodness you had a scan. Hope you get good treatment and start to improve soon

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@LaughingOT Thank you- a very different experience now!

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

@LaughingOT Sadly bullying and misuse of power is common in the NHS. I applaud you for taking action- I just ran away and would rather tear my eyes out than work for that organisation again!

[Catherine Rodgers @CathRodgers13]

This takes me back to #OT training over 30 years ago. Proving expensive resources for #OTgoals #ActivityAnalysis Check out Bewegingsagoog Joël's video! #TikTok https://t.co/qW9TBlm7AH