New report out today!
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 5:50 AM
New report out today!
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England - executive summary
www.gov.uk
July 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
@CriticalCareOT we are not PLAYING a game. We are assessing standing balance 🧍core control 💪🏽 coordination concentration 🧠 problem solving language 🗣️ recall +social engagement. We don’t play games we ASSESS function via activity 💥 @ICS_updates @theRCOT @UWEBristol @uhbwNHS
November 21, 2024 at 8:12 PM
@CriticalCareOT we are not PLAYING a game. We are assessing standing balance 🧍core control 💪🏽 coordination concentration 🧠 problem solving language 🗣️ recall +social engagement. We don’t play games we ASSESS function via activity 💥 @ICS_updates @theRCOT @UWEBristol @uhbwNHS
Just a reminder for any @theRCOT members planning on attending @ukstrokeforum in Aberdeen this year. RCOT is a coalition member as explained in the OT News article below. The code was shared in the RCOT Neuro network chat.
July 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Just a reminder for any @theRCOT members planning on attending @ukstrokeforum in Aberdeen this year. RCOT is a coalition member as explained in the OT News article below. The code was shared in the RCOT Neuro network chat.
Great to see adverts for 4 Lay Trustees @theRCOT
Please share and retweet these vital new roles.
www.rcot.co.uk/learn-about-...
Please share and retweet these vital new roles.
www.rcot.co.uk/learn-about-...
January 26, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Great to see adverts for 4 Lay Trustees @theRCOT
Please share and retweet these vital new roles.
www.rcot.co.uk/learn-about-...
Please share and retweet these vital new roles.
www.rcot.co.uk/learn-about-...
Yes I wondetheRCOT#theRCOT are planning in way of a response?
December 9, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Yes I wondetheRCOT#theRCOT are planning in way of a response?
📣If like me you’re unable to get to @theRCOT AGM don’t forget to use your proxy vote so that your voice is heard as there are important resolutions that members to vote on. The online form is super easy to use with each resolution listed inc links to details so use your VOTE 📣
Meet members of Council, hear about the proposals put forward for member vote and have your say ahead of the Annual General Meeting.
📅 Learn more and book your space: loom.ly/7bmUO2I
📅 Learn more and book your space: loom.ly/7bmUO2I
June 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📣If like me you’re unable to get to @theRCOT AGM don’t forget to use your proxy vote so that your voice is heard as there are important resolutions that members to vote on. The online form is super easy to use with each resolution listed inc links to details so use your VOTE 📣
Much discontent about loss of one of the most popular, well used and active @theRcot benefits. Members' concerns captured in 2024 & 2025 AGM Minutes.
Vital democratic member decision-making restored to stop unwanted expenditure, turnaround 4-5 years of deficits and make BAOT/RCOT relevant again.
Vital democratic member decision-making restored to stop unwanted expenditure, turnaround 4-5 years of deficits and make BAOT/RCOT relevant again.
October 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Much discontent about loss of one of the most popular, well used and active @theRcot benefits. Members' concerns captured in 2024 & 2025 AGM Minutes.
Vital democratic member decision-making restored to stop unwanted expenditure, turnaround 4-5 years of deficits and make BAOT/RCOT relevant again.
Vital democratic member decision-making restored to stop unwanted expenditure, turnaround 4-5 years of deficits and make BAOT/RCOT relevant again.
Respect to the pioneers of #OccupationalTherapy in each country around the world. Remarkable activists one and all.
Here's an example of Margaret Barr Fulton working in synergy with Evelyn Mary Macdonald:
x.com/HistoryOt/st...
Here's an example of Margaret Barr Fulton working in synergy with Evelyn Mary Macdonald:
x.com/HistoryOt/st...
OT History Matters on X: "@jcreektv @DrWMB @tai_the_ot @DunfordCarolyn @theRCOT 3/7 Favourite example: MD Barr and EM Macdonald invited members of Ministry of Health Committee to make recommendations about supply, demand, training and qualifications of occupational therapists in new NHS. Occupational Therapy, October 1949 p26. https://t.co/N9LhLKbNrW" / X
@jcreektv @DrWMB @tai_the_ot @DunfordCarolyn @theRCOT 3/7 Favourite example: MD Barr and EM Macdonald invited members of Ministry of Health Committee to make recommendations about supply, demand, training and qualifications of occupational therapists in new NHS. Occupational Therapy, October 1949 p26. https://t.co/N9LhLKbNrW
x.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Respect to the pioneers of #OccupationalTherapy in each country around the world. Remarkable activists one and all.
Here's an example of Margaret Barr Fulton working in synergy with Evelyn Mary Macdonald:
x.com/HistoryOt/st...
Here's an example of Margaret Barr Fulton working in synergy with Evelyn Mary Macdonald:
x.com/HistoryOt/st...
4/4 Ending by reiterating significance of Covid-19 and Long Covid for #OccupationalTherapy
Yet where’s the learning, achievements, commemorations, archive or ?
Mostly invisible!
Need rigorous, independent review @theRCOT to reverse this, for centenary and the next crisis x.com/UKFCOT/statu...
Yet where’s the learning, achievements, commemorations, archive or ?
Mostly invisible!
Need rigorous, independent review @theRCOT to reverse this, for centenary and the next crisis x.com/UKFCOT/statu...
Irene (@UKFCOT) on X
Has @theRCOT asked themselves this question - were members let down - and critically reflected on their performance?
If not yet, vital do so, to commission an independent review, to capture the lear...
x.com
June 21, 2026 at 1:54 PM
4/4 Ending by reiterating significance of Covid-19 and Long Covid for #OccupationalTherapy
Yet where’s the learning, achievements, commemorations, archive or ?
Mostly invisible!
Need rigorous, independent review @theRCOT to reverse this, for centenary and the next crisis x.com/UKFCOT/statu...
Yet where’s the learning, achievements, commemorations, archive or ?
Mostly invisible!
Need rigorous, independent review @theRCOT to reverse this, for centenary and the next crisis x.com/UKFCOT/statu...
This week in #OTs&Carers
#OT_Carer
#Carer #Disabiliy news
@theRCOT
@carers-uk.bsky.social
CarersUK published their statement of caring survey www.carersuk.org/policy-and-r... showing that carers report not having their needs met .
#OT_Carer
#Carer #Disabiliy news
@theRCOT
@carers-uk.bsky.social
CarersUK published their statement of caring survey www.carersuk.org/policy-and-r... showing that carers report not having their needs met .
State of Caring survey | Carers UK
www.carersuk.org
October 23, 2025 at 5:50 AM
This week in #OTs&Carers
#OT_Carer
#Carer #Disabiliy news
@theRCOT
@carers-uk.bsky.social
CarersUK published their statement of caring survey www.carersuk.org/policy-and-r... showing that carers report not having their needs met .
#OT_Carer
#Carer #Disabiliy news
@theRCOT
@carers-uk.bsky.social
CarersUK published their statement of caring survey www.carersuk.org/policy-and-r... showing that carers report not having their needs met .
1/ Countdown RCOT 2026 AGM at 12.30 on 25 June
AGM questions re. medicalisation of #OccupationalTherapy
Why is @theRCOT campaigning for independent prescribing rights?
No evidence of demand, safety, effectiveness
No mandate from elected members
No member consultation
AGM questions re. medicalisation of #OccupationalTherapy
Why is @theRCOT campaigning for independent prescribing rights?
No evidence of demand, safety, effectiveness
No mandate from elected members
No member consultation
June 17, 2026 at 6:32 PM
1/ Countdown RCOT 2026 AGM at 12.30 on 25 June
AGM questions re. medicalisation of #OccupationalTherapy
Why is @theRCOT campaigning for independent prescribing rights?
No evidence of demand, safety, effectiveness
No mandate from elected members
No member consultation
AGM questions re. medicalisation of #OccupationalTherapy
Why is @theRCOT campaigning for independent prescribing rights?
No evidence of demand, safety, effectiveness
No mandate from elected members
No member consultation
Always love seeing my ’Elizabeth Casson’ rose bloom year on year, since 2013 as a gift from @TheRCOT for delivering the Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture in 2013. My lecture was talking transformational leadership, important then & still important to this day & going forward 💚
July 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Always love seeing my ’Elizabeth Casson’ rose bloom year on year, since 2013 as a gift from @TheRCOT for delivering the Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture in 2013. My lecture was talking transformational leadership, important then & still important to this day & going forward 💚
1/4 Countdown RCOT 2026 AGM Thursday at 12.30
Commemorating Covid-19/Long Covid
Why @theRCOT didn’t mark UK Covid-19 day of reflection on 9.3.25? Last time did was 2021.
Public recognition of scale of sacrifice in lives lost, suffering, continuing aftermath.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Commemorating Covid-19/Long Covid
Why @theRCOT didn’t mark UK Covid-19 day of reflection on 9.3.25? Last time did was 2021.
Public recognition of scale of sacrifice in lives lost, suffering, continuing aftermath.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration's Final Report
The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration's final report was published on 18 September 2023
www.gov.uk
June 21, 2026 at 1:54 PM
1/4 Countdown RCOT 2026 AGM Thursday at 12.30
Commemorating Covid-19/Long Covid
Why @theRCOT didn’t mark UK Covid-19 day of reflection on 9.3.25? Last time did was 2021.
Public recognition of scale of sacrifice in lives lost, suffering, continuing aftermath.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Commemorating Covid-19/Long Covid
Why @theRCOT didn’t mark UK Covid-19 day of reflection on 9.3.25? Last time did was 2021.
Public recognition of scale of sacrifice in lives lost, suffering, continuing aftermath.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Welcome to Wikipedia: Dr Alice Constance Owens!
So many firsts:
*English, Diploma qualified #OccupationalTherapist
*Principal #DorsetHouse
*Chair Association now @theRCOT
*Founded Liverpool School
*Hosted @thewfot planning meeting
*PhD
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_C...
So many firsts:
*English, Diploma qualified #OccupationalTherapist
*Principal #DorsetHouse
*Chair Association now @theRCOT
*Founded Liverpool School
*Hosted @thewfot planning meeting
*PhD
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_C...
Alice Constance Owens - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 14, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Welcome to Wikipedia: Dr Alice Constance Owens!
So many firsts:
*English, Diploma qualified #OccupationalTherapist
*Principal #DorsetHouse
*Chair Association now @theRCOT
*Founded Liverpool School
*Hosted @thewfot planning meeting
*PhD
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_C...
So many firsts:
*English, Diploma qualified #OccupationalTherapist
*Principal #DorsetHouse
*Chair Association now @theRCOT
*Founded Liverpool School
*Hosted @thewfot planning meeting
*PhD
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_C...
🌟 We've extended the Rising Star nominations deadline! 🌟
You now have until 14/05/2025 to submit your nominations. 🗓️
Know someone making waves in #stroke research? 🧠🌱
📩 Send your nominations to info@opsyris.org
#DONBPS #BPS #RCN #SLT #theRCOT
You now have until 14/05/2025 to submit your nominations. 🗓️
Know someone making waves in #stroke research? 🧠🌱
📩 Send your nominations to info@opsyris.org
#DONBPS #BPS #RCN #SLT #theRCOT
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May 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
1.CARERS WEEK 2025
9th-15thJune
Focus on Equality
#Carers experience #Inequality
#Social_Isolation
#Poverty
Poor #MentalHealth
Poor #PhysicalHealth
What will you do to promote equality ???
@CarersUK
@theRCOT
#OT
#OccupationalTherapy
#UnpaidCarer
9th-15thJune
Focus on Equality
#Carers experience #Inequality
#Social_Isolation
#Poverty
Poor #MentalHealth
Poor #PhysicalHealth
What will you do to promote equality ???
@CarersUK
@theRCOT
#OT
#OccupationalTherapy
#UnpaidCarer
June 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
1.CARERS WEEK 2025
9th-15thJune
Focus on Equality
#Carers experience #Inequality
#Social_Isolation
#Poverty
Poor #MentalHealth
Poor #PhysicalHealth
What will you do to promote equality ???
@CarersUK
@theRCOT
#OT
#OccupationalTherapy
#UnpaidCarer
9th-15thJune
Focus on Equality
#Carers experience #Inequality
#Social_Isolation
#Poverty
Poor #MentalHealth
Poor #PhysicalHealth
What will you do to promote equality ???
@CarersUK
@theRCOT
#OT
#OccupationalTherapy
#UnpaidCarer
Big thanks to Trusted Assessing & Care Training, @SouthernHsg_UK & @theRCOT
for showcasing innovative, trusted approaches to assessing and delivering home adaptations in yesterday's #HAPPIHour webinar on #OccupationalTherapy.
📹Recording now available!
www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...
for showcasing innovative, trusted approaches to assessing and delivering home adaptations in yesterday's #HAPPIHour webinar on #OccupationalTherapy.
📹Recording now available!
www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...
October 30, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Big thanks to Trusted Assessing & Care Training, @SouthernHsg_UK & @theRCOT
for showcasing innovative, trusted approaches to assessing and delivering home adaptations in yesterday's #HAPPIHour webinar on #OccupationalTherapy.
📹Recording now available!
www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...
for showcasing innovative, trusted approaches to assessing and delivering home adaptations in yesterday's #HAPPIHour webinar on #OccupationalTherapy.
📹Recording now available!
www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...
What are the specific factors influencing that a family copes positively with a diagnosis of dementia? interested in hearing the opinion of families, SLTs, OTs, nurses and psychologists in particular! @theRCOT @RCSLT @SpeechPathAus @Leanne_SLP @volkmer_anna @dem_researcher
November 24, 2024 at 6:20 AM
What are the specific factors influencing that a family copes positively with a diagnosis of dementia? interested in hearing the opinion of families, SLTs, OTs, nurses and psychologists in particular! @theRCOT @RCSLT @SpeechPathAus @Leanne_SLP @volkmer_anna @dem_researcher
@CHAIN_Network @theRCOT @theRCN @alzheimerssoc @dem_researcher See you there!
November 24, 2024 at 6:20 AM
@CHAIN_Network @theRCOT @theRCN @alzheimerssoc @dem_researcher See you there!
Are you a clinician delivering behavioural therapies to people with #PCA, #FTD, #PPA?
We are forming a #PeerConsultation online group. Friendly clinical meetings & case presentations.
Feel like joining? drop me 📩: aida.gonzalez@ucl.ac.uk.
@APADivision40 @DONPSI @theRCOT
We are forming a #PeerConsultation online group. Friendly clinical meetings & case presentations.
Feel like joining? drop me 📩: aida.gonzalez@ucl.ac.uk.
@APADivision40 @DONPSI @theRCOT
November 23, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Are you a clinician delivering behavioural therapies to people with #PCA, #FTD, #PPA?
We are forming a #PeerConsultation online group. Friendly clinical meetings & case presentations.
Feel like joining? drop me 📩: aida.gonzalez@ucl.ac.uk.
@APADivision40 @DONPSI @theRCOT
We are forming a #PeerConsultation online group. Friendly clinical meetings & case presentations.
Feel like joining? drop me 📩: aida.gonzalez@ucl.ac.uk.
@APADivision40 @DONPSI @theRCOT
Average vacancy rate of #SLTs reaching 23% across the UK (@RCSLT :https://shorturl.at/mvw57) & #OT workforce under massive strains (@theRCOT :https://shorturl.at/hnvB9).
How on earth can we improve rehabilitation services if these 2 key professions are not supported properly?🙄
How on earth can we improve rehabilitation services if these 2 key professions are not supported properly?🙄
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November 23, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Average vacancy rate of #SLTs reaching 23% across the UK (@RCSLT :https://shorturl.at/mvw57) & #OT workforce under massive strains (@theRCOT :https://shorturl.at/hnvB9).
How on earth can we improve rehabilitation services if these 2 key professions are not supported properly?🙄
How on earth can we improve rehabilitation services if these 2 key professions are not supported properly?🙄
@UCLIoN @DementiaSLT @DONPSI @YoungDemNetwork @AhpDementia @theRCOT @nrsigwfnr @CarrollCliodhna @kerryn_pike @neurodana @rdscanada @ADNeT_Australia @WorldDementia @WHO @WFNRehab @BPSOfficial @demrescommunity
November 23, 2024 at 6:01 AM
@UCLIoN @DementiaSLT @DONPSI @YoungDemNetwork @AhpDementia @theRCOT @nrsigwfnr @CarrollCliodhna @kerryn_pike @neurodana @rdscanada @ADNeT_Australia @WorldDementia @WHO @WFNRehab @BPSOfficial @demrescommunity
2/3 Remember March-April 2020?
@theRCOT acted swiftly, offering support, building resources, lobbying and collaborating with other professional bodies, facilitating peer advocacy networks, such as @LongCovidOT @LC_Physio @WorkingWithLC
linktr.ee/longcovidsup... linktr.ee/LongCovidKids
@theRCOT acted swiftly, offering support, building resources, lobbying and collaborating with other professional bodies, facilitating peer advocacy networks, such as @LongCovidOT @LC_Physio @WorkingWithLC
linktr.ee/longcovidsup... linktr.ee/LongCovidKids
Long Covid Support Official: Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads | Linktree
UK Charity • Peer Support • Advocacy • Research Involvement • Education
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June 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
2/3 Remember March-April 2020?
@theRCOT acted swiftly, offering support, building resources, lobbying and collaborating with other professional bodies, facilitating peer advocacy networks, such as @LongCovidOT @LC_Physio @WorkingWithLC
linktr.ee/longcovidsup... linktr.ee/LongCovidKids
@theRCOT acted swiftly, offering support, building resources, lobbying and collaborating with other professional bodies, facilitating peer advocacy networks, such as @LongCovidOT @LC_Physio @WorkingWithLC
linktr.ee/longcovidsup... linktr.ee/LongCovidKids
1/3 Countdown to RCOT 2026 AGM at 12.30 on 25 June
New topic: questions about Covid-19 and Long Covid
Why? Most significant ‘mortality and morbidity period’ since 1918 flu pandemic.
Lots of learning @theRCOT organisational performance, contribution of OT and service of front-line personnel,
New topic: questions about Covid-19 and Long Covid
Why? Most significant ‘mortality and morbidity period’ since 1918 flu pandemic.
Lots of learning @theRCOT organisational performance, contribution of OT and service of front-line personnel,
June 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
1/3 Countdown to RCOT 2026 AGM at 12.30 on 25 June
New topic: questions about Covid-19 and Long Covid
Why? Most significant ‘mortality and morbidity period’ since 1918 flu pandemic.
Lots of learning @theRCOT organisational performance, contribution of OT and service of front-line personnel,
New topic: questions about Covid-19 and Long Covid
Why? Most significant ‘mortality and morbidity period’ since 1918 flu pandemic.
Lots of learning @theRCOT organisational performance, contribution of OT and service of front-line personnel,