Anna

Advanced Occupational Therapist/Team Lead in autism services. lived experience+MSc OT. Interests: mental health+sensory integration+quality improvement+equality

[Anna @_occupational_]

Also got big appreciation to the NHS for those supportive resources I mentioned 🤍

[Anna @_occupational_]

I’ve been reading about intentionality & thinking about how closely it aligns with occupational therapy in terms of goal-setting & aligned actions.
I also think we need OT to support adapting intentionality depending on circle of control/enviro & health/performance for wellbeing

[Anna @_occupational_]

I’ve also been reading about growth mindset for post grad course & this has been the shift, I think: reframing unexpected events as opportunities, leaning into personal strengths like genuine communication & accessing supportive resources facilitated intentional work to continue

[Anna @_occupational_]

Probably just talking into the nothingness on here but am using it a professional space to share a reflection about how life & practice intertwine in helpful ways at times (even though I admit that I didn’t see it initially!)

[Anna @_occupational_]

Motivation for this reading comes from a personal space of having to adapt a lot this year due to disability. I work well in planned goal alignment. When the challenge increased, I had to think creatively to continue to work intentionally. Different OT skills supported wellbeing

[Becky Matson @beckymatson84]

Still recruiting for this study - if you think you might experience this please do get in touch and help us understand more about the experience of gravitational insecurity

[Anna @_occupational_]

This post is really powerful, reminds me to always be curious https://t.co/Xs3PjbEpb4

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

The post I made a couple of days ago on the differences between efficiency and productivity has been turned into a superb sketchnote & accompanying blog by @tnvora: https://t.co/rERGwYpHbt. For those who couldn't open the original article by Avi Siegal, here's another link: https://t.co/gwOr9qhXGk.

[Anna @_occupational_]

So amongst the unhelpful online content, it’s good to see that there has also been (and will continue to be in force) efforts to build access to inclusion & diversity opportunities.
I’ve had my own negative experiences as a disabled person & for me, a supportive community matters

[Anna @_occupational_]

I’ve not been on X recently because the heightened racism during the riots made this space feel divisive & extremist rather than a place for discussion to find mutual understanding/solution. Racism & bullying worse than any exclusion I have ever faced. But seeking to understand:

[Anna @_occupational_]

Loved the buzz at this conference, what a lovely event it was

[Abi Hilton @AbiHiltonNHS]

Thank you to everyone who attended the first @WeAreLSCFT Learning Disability and Autism in Mental Health conference today.

I was completely blown away by over a hundred staff attending and all showing such passion to improve the lives of our service users, carers and staff ❤️

I was honoured to be able to share my own personal journey, albeit one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my career to date 🥹

Massive thank you to all the speakers today. You were all absolutely amazing and so inspiring! 💪🫶🏼

I’d personally like to thank @chrisupton888 and @KenifordL for making today possible and helping bring our vision to reality, you are both wonderful humans💙❤️

Finally, thank you to @ChrisOliverNHS @Bex2079 @GoalsOlivers @Amyd29091 for the senior leadership around this work stream and for your ongoing support 💯🙏

I am excited for the future and continuing to work towards improving the lives of people with a learning disability and autism who access our services 🙏🤞🌍💪

[Anna @_occupational_]

@AbiHiltonNHS @chrisupton888 @WeAreLSCFT This was a great day, thanks all ☀️

[Sarah Jackson @MrsJacksonSarah]

Amazing @WeAreLSCFT Autism and Learning Disability Champions Event today - amazing to see a packed room and so many passionate people 🌟 @chrisupton888 @_occupational_ @KenifordL @JacquieShenton @GoalsOlivers @ChrisHutchRNLD @ChrisOliverNHS @pauljebb1

[Anna @_occupational_]

@MrsJacksonSarah @WeAreLSCFT @chrisupton888 @KenifordL @JacquieShenton @GoalsOlivers @ChrisHutchRNLD @ChrisOliverNHS @pauljebb1 Ahhh that’s definitely me in full flow! Haha thanks Sarah

[Anna @_occupational_]

This is really good

[Anna @_occupational_]

Today @LancasterUni , covering the lean approach with our proper lovely cohort. Marble run sparking loads of continuous improvement ideas @LSCftImprove @GarySuttonNHS @jenillustrator @nudratk @NTaylorSkarratt @keleigh_coldron & everyone else!

[Anna @_occupational_]

Wow! Really excited to see jobs like this https://t.co/QVu8GIv2uJ? 🤩

[Anna @_occupational_]

@hsbannister @NHSEngland @LeedsHospitals I love this! Will message you about it

[Anna @_occupational_]

@aaroncumminsNHS @UHMBT Thank you, I will do

[Anna @_occupational_]

@MrsJacksonSarah @UHMBT @aaroncumminsNHS Thanks Sarah sorry just saw this tweet! X