lauracarty

band 6 Occupational Therapist •Neuro and Stroke • 29•travel • food• Harry Potter• reading books 😍❤️️🍰

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

@preatergillard I had to do one episode at a time and give myself a break. It made my heart pound so fast!

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

#BREATHAKING was a very difficult watch having worked throughout the pandemic in a hospital. But the one thing I do really appreciate is the fact the drama acknowledged Occupational Therapy. Highlighting we all worked hard as an MDT in very touch circumstances. #ITV

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

Finally getting around to reading @WendyPMitchell third book!

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

@nhumilton Thanks Nhu. Happy new year to you too! 🎉

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

Swimming accomplishment of 2023 : I have managed to swim 94 miles this year!! - 60miles of breast stroke and 34 miles of front crawl .I am incredibly chuffed- let’s see if I can do double my front crawl distance in 2024!! 🏊‍♀️

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

@nursekelsey Lessons in chemistry (Bonnie garmis) , someone else’s shoes ( jojo moyes ) and The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo ( Taylor jenkins Reid )

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

Dunkery neuro and stroke units therapies team celebrating Christmas subtlety with Christmas sock day! @SomersetFT #therapies #strokeunit #OT #PT

[Dr Kathleen Vancleef @katvancleef]

Undiagnosed visual perception problems can impact daily activities like finding your keys or the salt on the table. When not explained this can be very frustrating for stroke survivors and their family.

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

Happy OT week everyone! Let’s hope we have one week where we aren’t called Physios or nurses. That people fully understand the value of our profession , what is meaningful and important to someone and to be given an opportunity to find a sense of purpose! #OTWeek2023

[Royal College of Occupational Therapists @theRCOT]

Occupations are essential to living. They give our lives meaning, purpose and structure. 💚

This #OTWeek23, help us show people everywhere what occupations, in the context of occupational therapy, are and why they are so important!

Get involved: https://t.co/e0OTP6ErIQ

[Chris McDonald / Chris Frost 🎄 @cmacwritescrime]

HO HO HOw about a #giveaway?

Would you like to win a signed copy of The Killer’s Christmas List two weeks before publication?

Simply RT to win!

[WorldStrokeCampaign @WStrokeCampaign]

1 in 4 of us will have a #stroke. We are all safer if we know the signs of stroke and what to do when we spot them

B - balance
E - eyesight disturbance

F- face droop
A - arm weakness
S - speech difficulties
T - time to call an ambulance
#precioustime #GreaterThan #BeFAST

[Stroke Association @TheStrokeAssoc]

Young people not only survive a stroke, but they also live with it.

Alex, who had a stroke at 23, will live much longer with the effects of her stroke than she ever did without, & this can mean #MissedMilestones.

Share Alex's story for #WorldStrokeDay & help others understand.

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

Mentally and physically tired from a 3 day wedding weekend where I had to socialise and talk to unfamiliar people constantly as well as having to fly to somewhere I’ve not been before and having to help set up the wedding venue. #Introverts #socialanxiety

[Stroke Association @TheStrokeAssoc]

A stroke can damage the way nerves control your muscles. This can cause muscle tightness and spasticity, which can be painful.

If left untreated, spasticity can cause muscles to be permanently shortened.

For more information about treatment, visit: https://t.co/Ukta9yeRKy

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

It’s crazy to think it’s been 14 weeks since I had annual leave. This Friday I get to have a 4 day weekend then have to wait another 7 weeks to have 12 days off on a cruise. Roll on the end of the week and roll on November. 🚢👏🏻 🍹

[✨Sonia Sparkles✨🖤 @Sonia_Sparkles]

4 simple but highly powerful things great leaders are not afraid to say - lead by example 🧁

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

@drkeithsiau Circle of Willis

[lauracarty @Lcarty_OT]

I hope the tunics have plenty of pockets!

[Melissa Taylor @MelissaTaylorOT]

The new NHS National Uniform is interesting isn’t it? 😬

[Stroke Association @TheStrokeAssoc]

The Twits.
James and the Giant Peach.
Matilda.

Only one name comes to mind - Roald Dahl! But it may surprise you to know, that one of his most famous characters only came about after his wife Patricia Neal had a severe stroke that left her with aphasia. #RoaldDahlStoryDay 🧵1/3