Laura Triggs

Paediatric Occupational Therapist in an NHS community children's therapies team. Learning something new every day.

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

Just watched #takehislegs. Adam Hills is spot on: "When you find that thing you really really wanna do, you'll find a way to do it. Nothing will stop you." Especially if an #OccupationalTherapist is involved 😜 So proud this is happening locally! @thomason_craig @adamhillscomedy

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

So much Christmassy happiness on Elf Day! 💚❤️💚

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

Please take just two minutes to set up the emergency medical features on your phone - it might just save your life.

Please also RT so all your followers can do the same.

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

What a spot to find out I'm officially registered as an Occupational Therapist! Verona, you're beautiful. You've relaxed and refreshed me. But it's time to head home and start work with the children's therapy team! #HelloMyNameIs Laura and I'm an #OccupationalTherapist! Eeek!

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

New car, new sticker @theRCOT 💚

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

A wonderful project raising awareness of the sad reality of loneliness and the need for improved services 💜💜 Well done @age_uk and @CadburyUK 👏👏

[Age UK @age_uk]

We're thrilled to be working with @CadburyUK on #DonateYourWords, a campaign to help tackle #loneliness.

Cadbury has donated the words from their Dairy Milk bars and will donate 30p from every sale to @age_uk to help us provide vital services & support: https://t.co/qfgI4BMryw

[Pablo @PabloTVShow]

Today we kick off Pablo's #IWishYouKnew Campaign! 💭

A movement of understanding and acceptance ⭐️

Share your #IWishYouKnew stories and let us come together to welcome and embrace our differences! 🌎

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

@OccupationalFox Well done! Where are you heading next?!

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

What an end to two incredible years of hard work! Got a distinction in my final @OTCumbria assessment and then went and won #ukunationals to qualify for the European Championships! #occupationalbalance #exhausted #TimeForARestDay #ThenLetsTrainForEurosAndStartWork

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

2/2 I applied because a colleague insisted I'd be a good OT-I didn't believe her. At Cumbria, I've been surrounded by likeminded people and LOVED all my placements. Now I'm one Viva away from a career as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist! #helpingpeopleforlife #fulfillingcareer

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

2.5 years ago, I had no direction to my career, just a psychology degree and a panging desire to help people and work with like-minded people. I loved working with kids, and idolised two Occupational Therapists I'd come across in special schools. 1/2

[Occupational Therapy at University of Cumbria @OTCumbria]

Great BSc and MSc Occupational therapy programmes @CumbriaUni @OTCumbria #Occupationaltherapy

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

@OTCumbria @CumbriaUni Thank you! It's not quite sunk in yet, I can't wait to get stuck in! Nearly there though...!

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

@VeharrHarrison @OTCumbria Thank you Liz! And thanks for your help along the way! I'm so excited to start!

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

“I think it’s going to take the death of a child before people start taking it more seriously.”

Primary school headteachers speak about the lack of support they’re receiving to support pupils with their mental health. https://t.co/4e7487cCZe

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

@OT_Ciara Amazing! I might have to reach out for some NQT tips once I get going!

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

Not just a bowl, but a bowl I was painting when I got a phonecall offering me a Paediatric Occupational Therapist position for when I qualify! A very sentimental bowl now. I can't wait to start! #valueofOT #childrenstherapy

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

@OT_Ciara Thanks! I'm so excited! I'll be based in a child development centre 15 mins from home, but also working in the community too 💙💚 Where are you now?!

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

Woweee, I must be nearly qualified... My car boot has started looking like a paediatric occupational therapist's boot! Scooter board, tunnel, ball, tweezer toys, foamy soap and games for my two independent school visits tomorrow! Exciting times! #finalplacement #childrenstherapy

[deb_OT @dmay_ot]

I think one of the things I love about conference or possibly about OTs is how grounded everyone is. People are passionate about occupation but even as an almost qualified OT I've never been made to feel any less than valued even by really experienced and renowned OTs. #OTalk

[Laura Triggs @LST_OT]

Thanks for a great session! You caught me taking my photo for Twitter! 🤭

[Jody Dennis @JodyDennisOT]

40 OTs hard at work in the Lego occupation station, learning about using Lego to assess communication and executive functioning skills in a mental health setting. Lots of fun and positive feedback, thanks for coming!! @theRCOT @mpftnhs