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AOTI has released a statement on the HSE panels controversy. Our view is the HSE panel system of recruitment is not fit for purpose. To read the full statement visit the link below
@HSELive
@paulconnors27
@paulreiddublin
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Minister
@DonnellyStephen
has confirmed a HSCP role is being created in the
@roinnslainte
and will be advertised shortly.
AOTI along with our colleagues in the HSCPA have been advocating for a Chief HSCP Officer in the Department in recent years.
We welcome this development.
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PRESS RELEASE: Over two-thirds of Occupational Therapists have experienced burnout and almost half have considered leaving the profession in the last year, our survey shows.
Read the full press release and survey findings here:
#AOTI2022
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Today is the start of OT Week in Ireland where we celebrate the wonderful work occupational therapists do. The theme this year is ‘Occupational Therapy: Supportive, Practical, Essential’. You can learn more about OT week and how to get involved here:
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Great to see this in the Irish Times today about how Occupational Therapy can help more people to stay in work or return to the workplace. The article also highlights the value of Occupational Therapists working in GP practices
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We welcome the High Court ruling that the HSE approach to assessments of need is unlawful. This is a very welcome development for children with disabilities and their families and a vindication of AOTI’s position that the PTA was not fit for purpose.
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Today is World Occupational Therapy Day where Occupational Therapists are celebrated internationally
@thewfot
#WorldOTDay
#OTweek
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We warmly welcome the news that a Chief HSPC Officer role is being established in
@roinnslainte
This is a great outcome for the HSCP professions after AOTI's work over many years with our colleagues in the HSCPA
Thank you Minister
@DonnellyStephen
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We are calling for the introduction of minimum safe staffing levels for HSCPs which will cut waiting lists and stop the postcode lottery when accessing services.
#Election2020
#GE2020
#Ask4MoreHSCPs
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Great to see the positive impact that Occupational Therapy is having in Covid Rehabilitation! Well done to AOTI members Joanne Murphy and Edel O' Grady who featured in the Irish Independent on Sunday. See the full article here:
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AOTI, PSI & IASLT are calling for an immediate cessation of the HSE Assessment of Need Preliminary Team Assessment. A survey of our members' experiences overwhelming concludes that PTA is not fit for purpose
#PTAnotFit
Read statement and report here:
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Occupational therapists are essential in reducing hospital admissions. The
@EDinthehome
service recently saw their 1000th patient at home & 92% of admissions have been avoided. Occupational Therapy helps older people remain safe in their home & retain their independence
#OTWeek
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AOTI calls for an end to the current panel system of recruitment of OTs in the HSE. We support the development of a new fit for purpose system.
#Election2020
#GE2020
#Ask4MoreHSCPs
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We are alarmed at the advertising of the Chief Nursing Officer role by the Department of Health. HSCP professional bodies are seeking an urgent meeting with the Minister and Department officials to address our serious concerns
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Thank you
@IrishTimes
for highlighting the findings of our survey
#AOTI2022
Two-thirds of occupational therapists report burnout at work
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Happy Health & Social Care Professions (HSCP) Day to Occupational Therapists & our HSCP colleagues who have worked tirelessly over the last year. HSCPs are the 2nd largest cohort of healthcare workers in Ireland, working closely with our Nursing & Medical colleagues
#HSCPDeliver
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Thank you Deputy
@RoisinShortall
for advocating for health and social care professionals at the recent Oireachtas Health Committee meeting and for calling for a Chief HSCP Officer in the Dept of Health
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Thank you to all the Occupational Therapists in Ireland who are working above and beyond at this time. Thoughts are also with our HSCP, nursing and medical colleagues. The AOTI will continue to update and disseminate resources that may be of help.
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Great to see
#OccupationalTherapy
feature in the
@farmersjournal
this week!
Well done Aileen for highlighting the role of occupational therapists in agriculture and the value of Occupational Therapy in promoting farmers'
#mentalhealth
and wellbeing
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Congratulations to Patricia Regan on her appointment as Chairperson of AOTI. You can read more about this and other Board appointments here:
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To celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride, the AOTI are delighted to launch The Gender and Sexuality in Occupational Therapy Advisory Group. This group aims to explore gender, sexuality, and sexual functioning in the broadest sense, and how these relate to occupational performance and identity.
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Fantastic new initiative
@svuh
with ED Doctors and OTs assessing those who have fallen or are experiencing frailty-related problems, in their own homes. Well done to all involved!
Patients, in the catchment area of St. Vincent’s University Hospital and St. Michael’s Hospital, who have fallen or are experiencing frailty-related problems can now save themselves a trip to the Emergency Department (ED) and be assessed at home,
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Drumroll please for first conference keynote speaker address title - 'A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor' from Professor Avril Drummond, rehabilitation researcher - really looking forward to welcoming you to
#AOTI2021
@AvrilDrummond1
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The Board of AOTI are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Odhrán Allen as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Association.
@odhranallen
brings extensive experience, passion and a vision for the future of AOTI.
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This is a positive development. Increasing the number of Occupational Therapy graduates also requires investment in the practice education system and allocation of additional practice tutor posts. We would welcome the opportunity to contribute to Departmental workforce planning
Today we are announcing a significant increase in the number of third level places for those who want to study therapies like speech & language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy & also study to become speech & language therapy assistants. An important measure.
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We're delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Pauline Boland as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy (IJOT). You can read more about Pauline's appointment and how to get involved in IJOT in the latest issue of our newsletter.
@PaulineBolandOT
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Did you know that there are 3,158 registered occupational therapists in Ireland?
We are the only Health and Social Care Professionals dual trained at pre-registration level to work in physical and mental health services
#OTweek
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Today is World Occupational Therapy Day!
This day each year the international OT community celebrates our wonderful profession.
Display our new
#OTweek
poster to help promote awareness of
#worldotday
. Available here:
@thewfot
@COTECEurope
@enOThe1
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Powerful presentation by
@DrTinaMcGrath
on living with
#breastcancer
Reconnecting through Occupation: A qualitative exploration of the role of occupational engagement in the renegotiation of occupational identity following occupational loss
#AOTI2022
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Chris Pointon takes to the stage to give his keynote address at
#RCOT2018
. He is sharing how his moving life story with
@GrangerKate
gave rise to the inspirational
#HelloMyNameIs
campaign after Kate was diagnosed with terminal cancer
@PointonChris
@theRCOT
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AOTI SURVEY!
Are you an occupational therapist who has experience of the HSE panel system of recruitment, either as an applicant or as Manager/interviewer? If so, please complete our survey:
Please retweet and share with your OT colleagues and friends
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We are delighted to announce our first keynote speaker for AOTI Conference 2023:
Joanne O'Riordan | Activist, Columnist & Public Speaker |
@JoanneOR_Ox
Find out more about the incredible life & work of Joanne on our website:
#AOTI2023
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Occupational Therapy helps you do the everyday things you want & need to do to live the life you want to live despite challenges
#WorldOTDay
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Occupational Therapy is essential for people being discharged home from hospital following life-altering events that have impacted on their independence and ability to do everyday activities. An OT home visits before hospital discharge reduces patient readmission by 53%
#OTweek
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An occupational therapist helps you to do the everyday activities you want and need to do.
We call these 'occupations' as they are the things that occupy your time and are important for you.
That's why our profession is called Occupational Therapy!
#OTweek
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NEWS: The HSCP Alliance is meeting Minister for Health
@DonnellyStephen
this afternoon. Our CSO
@odhranallen
is one of the reps attending. Agenda includes our call for an independent Chief HSCP Officer in
@roinnslainte
and reinstatement of Therapy Advisory Unit vacant since 2009
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A new ESRI report says that acute hospitals will require thousands more healthcare staff by 2035 and among HSCPs the highest per annum growth is projected for occupational therapists.
You can read more and download the full report here:
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Occupational therapists are great at supporting people to be able to do the everyday activities that are important for them. By focusing on the person, the activities that matter to them and their environment, Occupational Therapy helps people reach their potential
#OTweek
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Thank you Brendan O’Connor for advocating for the thousands of children with disabilities languishing on waiting lists and their families.
Occupational Therapy can help these children reach their full potential.
.
@SimonHarrisTD
can we meet you to discuss this?
#EqualOpportunity
“They are the most vulnerable people in many ways that we have, these small little children. They have an opportunity to be independent... We are storing up huge problems of dependency” – Brendan O’Connor on waiting lists for services for children with special needs
#latelate
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AOTI are delighted to launch the Occupational Therapy in Homelessness Advisory Group. As the numbers of people using homelessness services continues to grow, it is timely to promote the value of an occupational perspective for people who are homeless.
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We had a very positive meeting with the Department of Education today discussing the valuable contribution of Occupational Therapy in schools. We look forward to continued collaboration with
@Education_Ire
to support effective models of service delivery for inclusive education
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We agree with
@TomClonan
that
#disability
is a human rights issue and not a question of charity or good intentions.
“Disability is seen as charity or a medical issue, when it really needs to be seen as a fundamental human rights issue”
@AnneRabbitte
@DisabilityFed
@ILMIreland
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Today is World Occupational Therapy Day! Join us in celebrating the OT community in Ireland. The theme of
#UnityThroughCommunity
celebrates our work to facilitate community participation and occupational engagement.
#WorldOTday
@thewfot
@COTECEurope
@enOThe1
#OTweek
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Our CSO
@odhranallen
speaking to the Joint Committee on Children, Disability, Equality & Integration expressing the continuing concerns of
@AOTInews
,
@PsychSocIreland
and
@iaslt
about the implementation of new Assessment of Need PTA. Catch it live:
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UPDATE: The HSCPA had a very positive meeting with Minister
@DonnellyStephen
today who agreed there is an urgent need for a HSCP policy lead in
@roinnslainte
. We welcome the Minister’s commitment to follow up with the HSCPA next week to progress this positive development
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Congratulations to Dr Eithne Hunt and Louise Coombes who won Best Poster at
#AOTI2021
Conference for their poster on ‘Everyday Matters - Healthy Habits for University Life’
@MindMeMindYouIE
@UCC
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Our final keynote speaker for
#AOTI2021
will be Michelle O'Donnell, sharing her experience about 'Advanced clinical practice in occupational therapy: an evolving new role'. Sounds like a fascinating and timely discussion for the profession!
@modonnellHT
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Thank you Minister
@MaryButlerTD
for meeting with AOTI representatives today to discuss the valuable contribution of occupational therapists in older person and mental health services. We look forward to continued engagement with you and
@roinnslainte
to achieve shared objectives
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Well done to AOTI member
@MichelleBergin_
for today's Irish Times article on her research into play in school playgrounds.
Occupational therapists are experts on children's play and the factors that support or hinder meaningful play
@Education_Ire
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Robert Watt expected to blame Covid-19 and worldwide shortage of health workers on missed staff recruitment targets.
But retention of staff is as much of a problem as recruitment is. Need to treat staff better and improve their working conditions!
#HSCPs
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AOTI STATEMENT:
We support the call for a high-level working group to be established by the Government to address the lengthy delays in accessing children's disability services highlighted in the
@morningireland
report today.
Read full statement here:
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Occupational Therapy helps you to participate in the day-to-day life activities you want and need to do. One of the things occupational therapists are known for is our ability to analyse problems people are experiencing and come up with practical solutions that help them
#OTweek
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A wonderful letter in the Irish Times from Occupational Therapist Stephanie Fennelly, exploring occupational therapy, occupational science, and isolation.
Irish Times Letters: Occupational therapy and isolation
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Election 2020 Campaign:
Let election candidates know that it's our services that the public are waiting for
#Ask4MoreHSCPs
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Powerful words from David McDonald, Campaigner for Disabled People, about the positive impact of
#OccupationalTherapy
on his life...
“I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for Occupational Therapy. Never underestimate yourselves. What you are doing is changing lives”
#RCOT2018
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AOTI are proud to bring you a guide to help all OTs make their practice LGBT+ inclusive. Packed with helpful information, practical tips and easy to read diagrams, it is a fundamental for all OTs. Please select the link below to download your free copy -
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To mark
#LGBTQPride
our Gender & Sexuality Advisory Group is bringing you some tips to ensure your OT practice is inclusive. Adapted from our 2019 Guidelines, over the next 4 days
#GSOTAG
will introduce you to the "Four Ps Model" and ask how you might apply these to your setting
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Second keynote speaker
@modonnellHT
sharing insights about HSCP Advanced Practice Committee, working towards the development of a HSCP Advanced Practitioner Framework
#AOTI2021
on
@MomentumHC
stage
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The HSCPA calls for the establishment of an independent HSCP Advisory Unit in the department of health providing expert advice that would ensure cost savings, efficiencies and reduce waiting lists.
#Ask4MoreHSCPs
#Election2020
#GE2020
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Delegates are now being treated to an inspiring and engaging closing keynote address from
@JackKavanaghIRL
on the theme of “Thriving through Adversity”
#AOTI2022
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We are happy to announce the appointment of Dr Tina McGrath as the new AOTI Delegate to
@COTECEurope
and Naomi Algeo as the Alternate Delegate. Congratulations
@DrTinaMcGrath
and
@naomialgeo
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OTs understand how illness, injury, disability and challenging life circumstances can affect people's ability to do essential everyday activities.
Occupational Therapy helps you to get back doing the things you want and need to do. Learn more here
#OTweek
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Timely mental health Occupational Therapy interventions can prevent hospital admissions, facilitate early discharge and enable recovery and social inclusion. Mental health occupational therapists help people achieve important personal goals and live meaningful lives
#OTweek
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Congratulations Ann-Marie. We are very proud of your achievement and wish you well in your new role as Vice President Admin for
@COTECEurope
Delighted to announce the election of a new Vice President Admin for
@COTECEurope
🎉
Dr. Ann-Marie Morrissey was formally elected at the General Assembly today in Prague.
@DrAnnMarieMorrs
is a member of
@AOTInews
and currently works at
@AlliedHealthUL
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Thank you to
@Incredhead
for sharing this resource from the Occupational Therapy Dept., Cavan/Monaghan Mental Health Services. Some aspects adapted from the
@otaust
resource. Thanks to all involved. Feel free to RT.
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OTs understand how illness, injury, disability and challenging life circumstances can affect people's ability to do essential everyday activities. The goal of Occupational Therapy is to help you to get back to doing the things you want and need to be able to do
#OTweek
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What a wonderful initiative from HSE Primary Care OT Dept in Galway - new online resources to help children transition back to school (primary and secondary)
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We wish you a very happy St Patrick’s Day ☘️
The traditional Irish greeting on St Patrick’s Day is...
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit
We wish all our members and supporters the very best for the year ahead... May the road rise to meet you 💚
☘️ 🇮🇪 ☘️
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Brilliant feedback for this Multidisciplinary Team community service - OTs play a pivotal role in reducing hospital admissions and facilitating independence 👏
Delighted to consistently receive such positive service-user feedback. Confirming that a multidisciplinary service such as
@PathfinderACP
is very much welcomed by older people at home following a 999/112 call
@slaintecare
@AmbulanceNAS
@DubFireBrigade
@Beaumont_Dublin
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Did you know that AOTI's Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy is Open Access with >30,000 downloads in 2020? All methodologies are welcome as are research, theoretical papers, opinion pieces and practice reports. For more info:
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Great initiative from
@RoyalDonnybrook
Occupational Therapy Dept for those being discharged! Document compiled by
@AoifeJohnston3
and
@reynola8
. Well done to all involved.
“Homeward Bound” booklets for those discharging. Important for everyone to keep a daily routine and keep the mind active during this time
@AoifeJohnston3
@AOTInews
@5x4x3x
@RoyalDonnybrook
@evonnehealy
@lilycogan
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PRESS RELEASE
Today as we meet for our Annual Conference our Chairperson calls on
@DonnellyStephen
to meet with AOTI to discuss our concerns about growing waiting lists for OT services, redeployment of OTs and the HSE panel system of recruitment
#aoti2020
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On
#HSCPDay2023
we celebrate teamwork & multidisciplinary team interventions. Working together
#HSCPsDeliver
@PsychSocIreland
@_ISCP_
@IASW_IRL
@iaslt
@ACSLM1
@SocialCareIre
@trust_indi
@iirrt
@IAOrthoptists
@IACP_ie
@irishoptom
@kirrabrean
@GillCollinsOT
#LongCovid
@WeHSCPs
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"Data shows a staggering 37,049 people awaiting a first assessment for occupational therapy at the end of August"
On
#WOTD2020
we call on the Minister for Health
@DonnellyStephen
to meet with us to discuss the growing waiting lists for Occupational Therapy
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AOTI wishes our Physiotherapy colleagues best wishes on their World Physiotherapy Day 2021. We look forward to continued strong working relationships over the coming year.
#WorldPTDay
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Thank you Taoiseach
@MichealMartinTD
for acknowledging the vital role occupational therapists play in Irish healthcare and the invaluable work they do providing supportive, practical & essential services. We have written to Minister
@DonnellyStephen
seeking a meeting
#OTweek
Occupational therapists play a vital role in our acute & community health services helping people achieve and regain independence & confidence. This is invaluable work and I want to thank all of the OTs giving exceptional care today & every day
#WorldOTDay
#OTWeek2020
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Two years in the making, we are pleased to launch the AOTI LGBT+ Awareness and Good Practice Guidelines for OTs today. Special thanks to
@TENI_Tweets
and GLEN for their assistance with this publication.
#AOTIStudyDay2019
#AOTILGBT
+
#lgbthealth
#diversity
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Our Board of Directors were delighted to welcome our new CEO
@odhranallen
to a very positive and productive Board meeting today
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#AOTI2021
Congratulations to Best Clinical Practice and Innovation Abstract winners
@YvonneCodd
, Trish Fitzgerald and Oriel Glennon - their title - Work-Able Solutions: An Integrated Care Occupational Therapy Vocational Rehabilitation Service. Award sponsored by
@MomentumHC
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@AOTInews
is delighted to announce that the Ann Beckett Award 2022 has been awarded to Alice Moore & Helen Lynch, UCC, for their project: CRANN Inclusive Playground Project Design by inclusion, inclusion by design
@AliceMoore_AM
@helen4play_ucc
@UCC_OSOT
#AOTIForAll
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An occupational therapist helps you to participate in the day-to-day life activities you want and need to do. We call these 'occupations' as they are the things that occupy your time and are important for you and that's why our profession is called Occupational Therapy!
#OTWeek
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Our first keynote speaker on
@MomentumHC
stage
#AOTI2021
Professor Avril Drummond
@AvrilDrummond1
outlines the vast opportunities as well as challenges for current occupational therapy practice across clinical areas - emphasises the importance of knowing our direction of change
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We have released a joint statement with
@PsychSocIreland
and
@iaslt
regarding the implementation by the HSE of a new Standard Operating Procedure for Assessment of Need under the Disability Act 2005. The full statement can be read here:
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At its meeting with our Management Team today the Board of Directors thanked
@GenevieveOHall2
for her service to AOTI as she completes her term of office. Thank you Genevieve for all your great work on behalf of our members and best wishes for your term on
@CORUIreland
Council 👏
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Great to see these 2 key messages being highlighted on
#HSCPDay2023
:
1. The need to increase the HSCP workforce to address staffing shortages/wait lists
2. The need to retain and develop the HSCP workforce, through working to the top of our licences, advanced practice and
#CPD
Jackie Reed our National HSCP Lead introduces National HSCP day!
@CcoHse
#HSCPDay2023
#HSCPDeliver
Moving forward together
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Occupational Therapist
@NaomiAlgeo
’s research on enhancing the quality of life for adolescents and young adults after
#cancer
is highlighted in today’s Irish Times.
“The medical teams are obviously saving lives – we’re hoping to enhance lives.”
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Dr Pauline Boland spoke today on behalf of the Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy (IJOT) with a call to Occupational Therapists to consider publishing their research and to get in touch if they would like to explore CPD opportunities with the editorial committee.
#AOTI2023
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Hats off to all the amazing occupational therapists going above and beyond their role!!
#everydayheroes
#occupationaltherapy
#vocation
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The 2022 Ann Beckett Award winners were presented with their award by John O'Neill of
@ONHealthcareIE
at the
#AOTI2022
Conference Dinner
Congratulations to Alice Moore
@AliceMoore_AM
and Helen Lynch
@helen4play_ucc
Read about their winning project here:
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Today is the inaugural Health and Social Care Professions Day aimed at celebrating the valuable contribution our professions make to the health and wellbeing of our nation.
Thank you to the National HSCP Office for your leadership and support
#wehscps
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Our Management Team had its first meeting of the year this morning and met with our Board of Directors this afternoon. Lots of exciting plans for 2020! We are confident this will be another successful year for the Association in our work on behalf of members & service users
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Did you know this is
#OTweek
, where we recognise and celebrate ALL Occupational Therapists?
#AOTIForAll
@saoltagroup
@HSE_SI
@CORUIreland
@IrishWheelchair
@NCBI
@JigsawYMH
@ABIIreland
@naiireland
@IrishCancerSoc
@Arthritisie
@DonnellyStephen
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