Lizzy Gillam

Dyslexic Occupational Therapist working in primary care in Devon. Outside of work I love being outdoor and doing anything active.

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

Wild camping has taught so many people how to love and respect the wild. My heart breaks that #AlexanderDarwall and a judge do not recognise the importance of this Occupation to thousands. I must admit I feel heart broken #Dartmoor is my mental escape.

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

@OTAnna @RCOT_OP @LaurenWilmott There is also 2 OTs in east Devon, and one in Exeter who focus on the care home.

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

@OTAnna @NHSMillion I completely agree. With an aging population we know early identification of frailty can allow it to be reversed which would reduce the impact on hospital yet there is very little support for this currently.

[Moving Occupational Therapists @MovingOTs]

Great to read that #OccupationalTherapists are making a mark in primary care. A perfect position for OTs and a great place to form partnerships with the sport sector to help tackle inequalities https://t.co/QkMC3YIMUp

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

@DellanorrisOt @theRCOT I completely agree it’s a shame that so many amazing OT wouldn’t be able to go for the posts because of location. Especially lockdown proved WFH worked well for so many

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

@chaniedavies Primary care have lost an amazing OT but I know amazing opportunities will come for you. X

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

@nicolameadOT @NHSHEE_SWest @GinaSargeant @theRCOT I have sent you a message

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

@ILCDevon @nobendpetbowl I love this bit of equipment. I have recommended it to a number of patients and it has made a huge difference.

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

Ide Lane surgery have announced another PCN OT job in Exeter. It looks amazing for anyone wanting to move into the amazing worked of primary care OT ⁦@RCOTSouthWest⁩ ⁦@ahpsindevon⁩ #primarycare #fcp https://t.co/AKqKzysuFT

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

@AmyLouSous @AcuteFrailty @CSPsouthwest @NHSHEE_SWest @thecsp @theRCOT @RCOTSouthWest I work in frailty. I’m happy to discuss how I have developed my role. @beckygaleOT also works in frailty in Dorset.

[Jake Lambert @jakelambertcom]

Hello! Could you maybe deliver those marmalade sandwiches to people who need them rather than leaving them outside a palace? Thanks.

[BeckyGale💙 @beckygaleOT]

Jurassic Coast PCN have advertised a very exciting opportunity for x2 frailty Occupational therapists working in PCN roles. Please see advert below ⬇️
Closing date 20/09/22
Please share 🔄
@DorsetAhps
@RCOT_Gen
@PCTH_Dorset
@PcnRecruitment
@HilaryHallAHP
https://t.co/q3Cjkb5tuG

[Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix]

What can we learn from the death of the #Queen?

The world has watched her live through the process of #OrdinaryDying, and yet dying went unspoken, un-named.

Let's notice what nobody mentioned: we all saw the Queen going through the stages of ordinary dying.

A 🧵...

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[Walking stick MOT @WalkingstickMOT]

Look what we found #walkingstickMOT
The patient stated they had "fallen and were now frightened of falling"

We replaced the ferrule with a good one 😃

#fallsprevention

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

@alli_hawes @SurreyAhps @AHPSussex @KMAHPFaculty @theRCOT @RebeccaTyrrell4 @channineclarke @CamiDevaux Yes I have access I think it helps I had access in my previous role.

[Helen Blomfield (also on LinkedIn) @helenblomfield8]

Impressed that over 100 pharmacists and technician attended last night's webinar on the role of Occupational Therapists in Primary Care.Thanks @RCOT_Gen for the invite to myself, @Cliffordju16 @onlyanOT to share our roles/casestudies.Clear message, we need to work together in PC

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

@preatergillard Most good bike shops are not open on Sundays. It would be worth waiting if you can and visit midweek or on a Saturday.

[Lizzy Gillam @ot_lizzy]

@chaniedavies If you have power my must have is my slow cooker.