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So I’ve not been good at planning leave this year 😤 I’m off in September and these last few weeks have been a struggle! Hence why there’s been no content!🫣 I’m missing it!! Going away soon will try and get a post out before but expect more posts from October!!🤞🏻🥳

RCOT members affected by the recent racist and Islamophobic riots in the UK are invited to join our reflection session. The session will be hosted by Odeth Richardson: she/her/hers and Savania China, Head of Inclusion and Involvement. Learn more and book now: loom.ly/q9-7h_s

hellooo editors! just a reminder that your Paralympics coverage should be as comprehensive as your Olympics coverage, and I am around to help you with that

Woke up to a text message from Benita Powrie this morning. My book is finally available in Australia!🥳

I have 10 new followers from UAE, and more last week. See fedica.com/!GeorgiaVineOT

My first blog in a while is coming this weekend 😁

NEW POST: Three Years Post Qualification " [...] three years ago I thought I was done with studying for a while and here I sit writing this having just completed my PGCert in health professional education! [...]" notsoterriblepalsy.com/2024/08/25/thr…

ACT for Palestine - Aid and Care through Therapy for Palestine A 5-week fundraising movement for 5 trusted causes in Gaza. Enable rehabilitation and urgent medical care. ACT Now! Donate Today! Donation link: tinyurl.com/MutualAidACT Get involved: tinyurl.com/AidCareTherapy

Out of office on and Paralympics opening ceremony time 🥳

The Paralympics aren’t a pity party. They’re about the sporting action, having disability representation on our screens and showcasing disabled talent. Please show the Paralympians, disabled presenters and the games the support and respect they deserve. #Paralympics2024

Whilst you’re watching the #Paralympics please remember that ordinary disabled people are still facing systematic ableism everyday. The Paralympics are an accessible bubble, society is not

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 eventbrite.com/e/ableotuk-net…

A presenter on Channel 4 has just said a cyclist's "cerebral palsy was so bad he couldn't even ride a bike until he was 13" What a ridiculous, ableist, ignorant comment from someone who should know better

If there are any #occupationaltherapists out there with that 'back to school' feeling and wanting to set some goals, have you considered writing? I'm open to receiving book proposals for JKP Health, so feel free to drop me a line: [email protected].

Hi Morrisons care to enlighten everyone as to why you felt it would be ok to block off your disabled parking spaces to sell plants please? Have you put more disabled bays in elsewhere? What’s the plan for disabled shoppers?

Tonight is the first Wednesday of Occupational Therapy Writing Group. It now runs at 18.00-20.00 on Wednesdays and 9.00-11.00 on Fridays on Teams. If you are an occupational therapists & have something to write contact [email protected] for joining details. ALL WELCOME Royal College of Occupational Therapists OTnews OT_Expert

This! Knowing someone who is disabled doesn’t automatically make you anti-ableist! There’s still a long way to go!

An opportunity to join our team!