AbleOTUK
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UK Occupational Therapy Disabilities/Long Term Health Conditions Network/Advocacy Group 4 OT Practitioners/Students/Researchers/Educators
England, United Kingdom
Joined June 2021
Join our online ABLEOTUK NETWORKING & SUPPORT SESSION via Zoom and connect with individuals who understand your experience of being an Occupational Therapist - book for the next session on Wednesday 4th September 2024 7pm
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In the ABLEOTUK NETWORKING & SUPPORT zoom, we come together to offer support and share experiences in a relaxed and confidential space.
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Solidarity and thanks @AbleOTUK for activism: Opposing Cuts and Calling for Co-Production to Tackle the Real Barriers Faced by Disabled People.
affinot.co.uk
We, as members of AbleOTUK, a network of occupational therapists with lived experience of disability, write to express our deep concerns regarding the recent announcement by Liz Kendall, Secretary …
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TW DWP The DWP has just published 'Work aspirations and support needs of health and disability customers'. No time to depth read but a few points 🧵
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Hi, @GeorginaSpray Rachel here from @AbleOTUK just read your article in this month's @OTnews, I am not sure if we have connected before. Thanks for sharing your story, I write a monthly newsletter for @ableOTUK members I would like to highlight your article in the next issue
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We will be leaving this app. You can find us on Instagram https://t.co/uUFxOfAoXf and for OTs who identify as disabled or having a long term condition please do consider joining our facebook group.
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#OccupationalTherapists / students please share for learning the enablers that support people with #LongCovid to return to work & #VocationalRehabilitation @RCOT_Work @OT_Skiff @OT_Expert @AbleOTUK @LecturerMish @theRCOT @LindaRenton @RCOT_Gen @UKVRA @Suegodby Webinar recorded
New LOCOMOTION Webinar Scheduled! Topic: The impact of #LongCovid on work: a qualitative study to inform vocational rehabilitation Join us on Friday 21st June 2024 (14:00-15:00 UK time) to hear about our research findings. Register now for free: https://t.co/PbbvJaSxVN
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The AbleOTUK support session tomorrow has unfortunately needed to be cancelled and all future sessions moved back to evenings due to volunteer capacity. Please note our July meeting will be open to allies too to honour disability pride month.
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The #GeneralElection has been called. We remind ALL parties that Disabled voices must NOT be ignored. Share & read the The Disabled People's Manifesto. Nothing about us without us! Ask your local MP to support! Manifesto | DPO Forum Manifesto ( https://t.co/P6E086Xjdb)
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The Disabled People's Manifesto for the General Election in 2024, by a coalition of DPOs and disabled-led groups (DPO Forum England)
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M for Microaggressions is our latest A-Z in occupational therapy blog. This is a thought provoking read from @OpokuNkansah who tasks us all with challenging ourselves and others. @OTatBrunel @BAMEOTUK @AbleOTUK @theRCOT
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“Do you have chocolates in your country?” The question hung in the air, thick with ignorance and stereotype. As a Ghanaian of African descent, I stood there, momentarily taken aback. What is chocol…
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1/ Calling UK #OccupationalTherapists #OT I have written an Open Letter to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists @theRCOT asking for a public response to the Government's harms to #DisabledPeople Please consider signing and sharing #DWPHarmsHealth
https://t.co/2ekPlpgAC0
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Have you got your copy??
Happy publication day to me! 🥳 My book ‘Occupational Therapy, Disability Activism, and Me’ is out NOW!! https://t.co/7YrjLwUFfA I hope there is something there for everyone, thank you for allowing me to share my story. ❤️✨
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I am still looking for participants from minoritised backgrounds to make sure my research represents the experiences of all disabled people Please get in touch by email / DM if you would like to talk to me about encounters in Blue Badge parking spaces #DisabilityTwiter #BlueBadge
I am recruiting additional interview participants for my PhD research on #BlueBadge parking encounters. If you are from an ethnic minority, a Blue Badge holder, and have had an encounter while using it, I want to hear from you. More details below or DM me #DisabilityTwitter
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And all of the AbleOTUK team are super proud of you too. Please go order.
I’ve finally got my book! It's so surreal having a copy of the book in my hands. I'm so proud of myself!🥹📖 The book comes out a week today! Please keep pre-ordering! https://t.co/WB3drhHSt8
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Never attended the @theRCOT conference? Now’s your chance ! Tickets reduced massively. Enjoy unlimited access to content until December 24. Grab yours today. RT #RCOTconference @abichic2 @caralawrence @LaurenOsborneOT @OTSophieG @AbleOTUK @StudentOTs @ElizabethCasso1 @OTthoughts
Only 64 days till @theRCOT conference! General ticket prices slashed for all – now just £10 for students and apprentices. Don't miss out on this amazing deal! Plus, enjoy access to all content until December. Please RT @BAMEOTUK @SallyJudges @SallyDrakeAHP @UniofHertsOT @DrWMB
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Yes to all of this. Supportive colleagues and a high degree of flexibility are vital ingredients in my experience. Anything rigid will set people up to fail. Also, thank goodness for remote working (in sectors where it is possible).
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Are you signed up for @DisruptOT #unconference. No? Then do so here.
🙌🏾 Registration is now open for the DisruptOT Unconference from 21-23 March! Free. Virtual. Live only. 🎉 ✅ Free registration: https://t.co/9fn3M9tf7J
#DisruptOT #Unconference #Humanity
#Healing #Resistance #Community #CommunOT
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I revamped some perching stools to better reflect the personalities of the wonderful people working at a charity in Penwortham 💕 these stools will help people get involved in gardening for their health 👩🏼🎨👩🏼🌾 #studentOT #socialprescribing #occupationaltherapy
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Founding member Georgia’s book comes out in April. It is a must read.
2 years later and it’s still doesn’t feel real that I’ll be a published author in less than 2 months! Please pre-order!
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Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday 11 March. 🌙 Ahead of this, the Muslim Council of Britain has shared a guide for the holy month, including advice about health as well as information for employers and line managers. https://t.co/R4vey23bYj
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The Muslim Council of Britain is delighted to present its guide for Ramadan 2024, the holy month of the Islamic calendar observed worldwide for fasting, prayer, reflection, charity, and community...
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It’s our support group tonight but we’ve pushed the start time back to 8pm to allow anyone who wishes to attend this EDB event to attend both. See you tonight. Kirsty.
During our EDB insights session on Wednesday (6 March), we'll explore the meaning of allyship during global conflicts and what it means to be a good ally to anyone during these challenging times. Find out more and secure your space. ⬇️
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