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Occupational Therapist MSc, Sport and Exercise Science BSc graduate and fitness instructor increasing health, fitness, wellbeing and happiness. Views my own

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

@gf5555 @sophielouisecc We don't get paid over time and so many were doing over time or asked to cancel their annual leave. I haven't had a "holiday" in over 2 years because my annual leave has been recovering from burn out. NSH and social care is still under as much pressure as we were during covid19

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

I'm sure this is helpful advice for individual grants too. As an #OT I fill out grants for #patients to access equipment they need that is not funded by the #NHS or #socialcare budget.

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

@Jopo_dr @DoctorMayJay Yes! So many issues with my local pharmacies due to this. And medication shortage.

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

10 years on and it's me with a bigger smile and shorter hair. 2012 BSc graduation, 2022 MSc graduation #graduation #OccupationalTherapy 2 and a bit years working for #NHS

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

@GeneralJohnC @theRCOT Yes! The phoenix was much better. Its a symbol with meaning -from aches to fire. A symbol of survival, of strength.

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

@Laura__OT @RGKWheelchairs Following. Glad to see 2 suggestions, glad things are becoming more accessible... finally

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

Grate to see people uniting for this
#British #queensfuneral #QueenElizabethII #Commonwealth

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

@Juliet_Young1 @nicolameadOT Thank you! When I was a community engagement officer I was told my job role to encourage the 'hard to reach' groups into fitness. Essentially my role was to change the service to meet their needs but the leisure centre pushed back constantly coz they didn't get it! Now I'm an OT

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

Says it all

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

@DrNeenaJha Not just the media though. There experience might be that they generally were not able to get a F2F apt meaning that is their reality and their view based on what they knew. I heard 99% of my pts telling me they have struggled to get a GP apt, sadly some are not even offered tel

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

First day of my first OT job! Now over half way of my 3rd rotation. #OccupationalTherapyrules! #OT #OccupationalTherapy #lovemyjob (although it is very tough) #nhs

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

@mevparekh Yes!

[Dr. Palwasha Ahad @DrPAhad]

NURTURE A CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH

Model healthy behaviors
Be present
Build emotional safety
Validate feelings
Practice relaxation exercises
Schedule family time
Use open ended questions
Set boundaries
Model forgiveness
Reach out & hug them
Smile & laugh often

#mentalhealth

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

@ShabaNabi I'm literally speechless. Why they doing that, unless they are all elderly or disabled or pregnant and you are the only one not in those categories. If they are doing that just because of the colour of your skin, they suck! I'm sorry you have to go through that.

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

@itscarryl @Nicole_Lee_Sch Can you choose not to take the pill? They may have prescribed it, but surely you have the right to not go get it or take it?

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

@Debs_ICUPhysio @nysuri @UKGastroDr @WhistlingDixie4 I think when they request its usually from home. Perhaps they are allowed to comment or ask about them if they don't understand?

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

So far raised £210.39 for selling cakes, £10 for items in my house and £349.61 for Stretch and tone classes. Total £570. No set charge, just donate what you feel.

[Cat 💙 @Fab2bFitCat]

Last #Stretch and Tone raising money for @MaggiesCentres at 8pm tonight:
Zoom ID 862 7920 2448 Passcode 384562
Or Facebook live
https://t.co/gXr4RJR2bM
Donate here: https://t.co/58EzDODET1
Ends with guided #meditation so you are #realxed ready for bed.
#selfcare #pilates #yoga

[Maggie's Centres @MaggiesCentres]

Katherine’s story – part two 💬

"On the day I was diagnosed, I was told my treatment would be finished in nine months.

I used up every single ounce of energy to get through, focusing on the three weekly milestones of the next round of chemo." [1/4]