#OTWeek2020 starts today! This week we’re inspiring people from all backgrounds to choose #occupationaltherapy as a career #ChooseOT. See how you can get involved: rcot.co.uk/ChooseOT

⁦⁦OccupationalTherapySomerset⁩ is a group of OT leaders across Somerset and today they are sharing their joint strategy. Their ambition is to enable the people of Somerset to engage in meaningful activities, leading to better health and well-being #OTweek2020

Welcome to #OTWeek2020!! This week we'll be sharing stories from our Adult Social Care occupational therapists and aspiring occupational therapists about what prompted them to #ChooseOT. Watch this space! Somerset Council OccupationalTherapySomerset Royal College of Occupational Therapists paulette baker

If you're interested in knowing more about a career in occupational therapy, have a look at this RCOT resource #ChooseOT #OTWeek2020 OccupationalTherapySomerset Somerset Council

Proud to be part of the Somerset OT network making Sometset the best place for OT's to work! come and join us! #ChooseOT #OTweek2020

Want to know how long it takes to become an #occupationaltherapist? Discover your study options. ChooseOT.co.uk #ChooseOT #occupationaltherapy

I love being an Occupational therapist. Working alongside people gives a privileged insight into the rich tapestry of their lives. My role is to help them darn the small holes which occur over time so that unique tapestry stays whole strong and colourful to the end.#ChooseOT

“And then it clicked, this is what I wanted to do with my life.” Francesca supports people with #learningdisabilities to live their best lives. Discover Francesca’s journey to #ChooseOT. ChooseOT.co.uk

This #OTWeek2020 we'll be sharing stories from our Adult Social Care occupational therapists and aspiring occupational therapists about what prompted them to #ChooseOT. Here's Clare to tell you more … Somerset Council OccupationalTherapySomerset Royal College of Occupational Therapists paulette baker youtu.be/usqJ3C4Gufw

This #OTWeek2020 we're be sharing stories from our Adult Social Care occupational therapists and aspiring occupational therapists about what prompted them to #ChooseOT. Here's Chaia to tell you more … Somerset Council OccupationalTherapySomerset Royal College of Occupational Therapists paulette baker youtube.com/watch?v=oOjgs0…

I 'fell' into OT after an injury meant that my chosen career in ballet was no longer possible. Shadowing an OT in preparation for the course, I was struck by her passionate advocacy for those she worked with. 22 years on, I still see this every day. #ChooseOT Somerset Council

Lin, one of our locum OTs, commenced her studies at age 48. When asked why she loves OT, she said: 'I love the work, meeting and helping people … and having a career in later life that is satisfying and rewarding.' #ChooseOT #OTweek2020 Somerset Council rcot paulette baker

Lynsey, an aspiring OT on our internal development programme, said about OT: 'I love that it helps the individual to see the potential they can have … I love that this profession uses a person-centred approach, focusing on the individual’s strengths.' #ChooseOT Somerset Council

#Occupationaltherapists work with many different people in a variety of settings. Chris supports young offenders to learn new skills and improve their #mentalhealth. Find out more at: ChooseOT.co.uk #ChooseOT

Shared the amazing work our OTs do with Somerset Council's wider ASC team today. Last thought for the week: 'the highs and the lows are shared with a pretty special bunch, supporting one another through it all, so we can support others. Why #ChooseOT? Because it's awesome!' rcot

It’s day 2 of #RCOT2021! We’re starting another packed day at Annual Conference looking at social justice and health equity with Sir Michael Marmot. See you at 8.30am

Reality check today at #RCOT2021 by Prof Sir Michael Marmot about the factors contributing to health inequity in the UK. Highlighted the need to really examine whole-system service provision and focus it where it is needed most. Somerset Council OccupationalTherapySomerset

Thanks @RCOT_Lauren for the shout-out during your #RCOT2021 session on how rehab interventions can address health inequalities. Loved the use of #smallchangebigimpact stories to illustrate the work OTs do in this area ❤️ Somerset Council OccupationalTherapySomerset

Great day at #RCOT2021. So enjoyed Science of Happiness, actively examining our thought processes to choose positivity, and ended with learning/CPD opportunities using OT podcasts. Thank you rcot for a phenomenally well organized & presented virtual conference. Super-impressed!!