Over 80% of adults in England say they would definitely, or would consider, donating their organs, but only 37% of the UK population have registered as donors on the NHS Organ Donor Register. #yesidonate#yesido@NHSOrganDonor https://t.co/wGF8P2kXv9
Great article, brought back the importance of patient centred care and listening to our service users which the overwhelming experience of starting my first job chipped away a bit https://t.co/MWFroBjw3d
WORLD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DAY 2018 HAS ARRIVED! Share your greetings and messages with everyone around the world as we celebrate our global community #worldotday
World Mental Health Day @WMHDay @NorthCumbriaNHS Mental health problems range from worries we all experience as part of everyday life to serious long-term conditions. Most people can get over them or learn to live with them, especially if they get help early on.
"As life expectancy grows so does the need for mental health services for older people. Occupational science and therapy literature demonstrates how occupation supports older adults' wellbeing, but there has been... https://t.co/tNAAgRKhoz
Mindfulness within prisons: a prisoner reflected on his experience of mindfulness as “a space to work out who I am”where he established a new vocation and sense of efficacy. Instead of turning to alcohol, violence and self harm Phil is now training to become a mindfulness trainer
Leaving conference informed, motivated, encouraged and inspired as I head back to finish my final placement. I am proud to say I’m almost an Occupational Therapist! Thanks @JuliaScottRCOT for the free chocolate! See you in Birmingham for #RCOT2019@theRCOT@OTCumbria#RCOT2018
Powerful words in the closing plenary from David Mc Donald - campaigner for disabled people in society. David credits his Occupational Therapists for the reason he is still alive today. “Never underestimate yourselves. You are changing lives”. #RCOT2018