Moving Occupational Therapists
@MovingOTs
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Using a whole system approach to tackle physical inactivity and reduce health inequalities, in order to build a fairer and healthier society
England, United Kingdom
Joined August 2020
Access a FREE guide on the therapeutic benefits of inclusive cycling #cycling4wellbeing #inclusive #accessible #occupationaltherapy #health #trike #bike #cycling #fun @sportforconf
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Good news! If you weren't able to join us for last week's Community of Practice event you can now watch it back on YouTube!🤗Many thanks to @McMeTheOT for being our special guest this time for what was a terrifically engaging and inspiring session! 🙌 https://t.co/OsH98La875
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A fantastic opportunity to #PlayYourPart in shaping the next chapter of this unique, values-driven community health service! See all the details below đź’« #NEDs #CommunityHealth #SportForConfidence
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We are so excited to see Lyndsey Barrett and @sportforconf featured in the latest @ot_today_ ! 🎉 Lyndsey's vision for embedding occupation, movement and equity into community settings reminds us why we do the work we do! 🙌 Read the full article, and be inspired, below 👇
In the latest issue of @ot_today_ , meet Lyndsey Barrett — our Co-CEO & Lead #OccupationalTherapist — as she shares her journey & how Sport for Confidence is redefining occupational therapy through movement & inclusion. 🙌 Read the full feature from p9- https://t.co/R5uUrbnXO6
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Join us on Tues, 7th October for our next Community of Practice event featuring guest speaker, @McMeTheOT ! This is a brilliant opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired. Don’t miss it! 💫 Book your free space here - https://t.co/FRyKNhVZtN
#FreeCPD @theRCOT @sportforconf
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Our next Moving OTs Community of Practice is Tue 7 Oct, 12:30pm! Guest speaker Clare McShane @McMeTheOT shares how she built a physical activity group in complex care. Don’t miss it – it's free to join! 👉 https://t.co/FRyKNhVZtN
#OT #PhysicalActivity #MovingOTs #FreeCPD
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Our Blueprint is more than a document – it’s a call to action, a guide to what is important to us – a person first, occupation-focused, systems-driven approach, showing how sport & physical activity can transform lives. Explore Our Blueprint 👉 https://t.co/1l2unHkTfC
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#NationalInclusionWeek reminds us that inclusion isn’t optional—it’s urgent. #NowIsTheTime to move beyond good intentions, to act with intention. Our 2025-2027 #DIAP is more than just words on paper - it’s a promise. Explore our DIAP 👉 https://t.co/Tl7UqWoI4E
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Great news! Our next Community of Practice event is on 7th Oct at 12:30pm🎉 Our special guest this time will be @McMeTheOT who will be talking about designing and delivering inclusive physical activity in complex care. 📝Register your free place today! https://t.co/FRyKNhVZtN
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Sport for Confidence is a Community Health Service. This is our Blueprint. It outlines the foundation of our work – a plan that reimagines physical activity as a vehicle for empowerment, equity, and belonging. 💙Discover our Blueprint in full - https://t.co/oS3JEpiTkD
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At Sport for Confidence, inclusion is more than words— it's culture, practice & opportunity. Our new Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan, is built on 5 principles: Structure, People,Communication,Standards & Policies.Explore our #DIAP in full - https://t.co/Tl7UqWpfUc
#PlayYourPart
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Last week our team were invited to the the Houses of Parliament for a Celebration of Sport in #Westminster! With many thanks to Georgia Gould MP & Rachel Blake MP for hosting such a wonderful celebration & for the recognition of our community work in @CityWestminster ! 🙏
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This review outlines why physical activity is often out of reach for people with intellectual disabilities. It is a call to action for inclusive design, and a challenge #OccupationalTherapists are well placed to meet. 👉 https://t.co/1mZIwDBhfp
@theRCOT @sportforconf
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💫Training for Physical Activity Promotion Are health professionals ready to promote physical activity confidently & equitably? This review explores training gaps & future possibilities—with clear implications for occupational therapy. Read the review:
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What physical activity (PA) training do current and future healthcare professionals (HCPs) receive in the UK? How is PA training delivered to them? The present scoping review looks at existing...
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🎾OT Belongs in Sport and Leisure Settings 🤾‍♂️ From leisure centres to golf courses, #OccupationalTherapists are enabling participation and reducing barriers through activity-based practice. See what that looks like in action: https://t.co/aagXnIXgU7
@sportforconf @theRCOT
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💡 The ENCOMPASS Framework 💡 Evaluation often lags behind real-world complexity. The ENCOMPASS framework offers a practical, iterative model that feels built for the kind of dynamic, inclusive work occupational therapists deliver every day. Read more:
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What a fantastic opportunity! 🙏👇
đź’«We have an exciting opportunity for an #OccupationalTherapist to lead our Westminster Community Model, working alongside our coaching team, @EveryoneActive & @CityWestminster. Find out more details here - https://t.co/2yMgLuOvXp
#OTRole #PlayYourPart @ActiveWCC #10YearsOfSFC
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Exciting news! Our very own Lisa Westhorpe & Liz Fletcher will present at @thewfot Congress in Bangkok! 🌍 Out of 3,000 global submissions, their abstract on embedding physical activity in #OTeducation was accepted for oral presentation 👏 Huge congratulations Liz & Lisa! 🎉
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Last week our amazing #OccupationalTherapists had their #CPD Day and took part in with woodland-based team building, explored sensory communication through @Tacpac_ , & took a deep dive into our Community Model 🤝 A brilliant day of learning, sharing, and connection! 💙 #OTCPD
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🎙️ In the latest episode of the @golfinsociety podcast, 3 brilliant OT students explore how golf is redefining therapy! From boosting wellbeing to shaping the future of OT, this episode is full of insight, innovation & inspiration⛳️ #OccupationalTherapy 🎧 https://t.co/7WQPLOapIR
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