RCOT Policy Northern Ireland
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Cliona McCarney, RCOT Northern Ireland Policy and Public Affairs Lead
Northern Ireland
Joined June 2015
RT @WesternHSCTrust: We are delighted with the launch of the Occupational Therapy tool AskSARA - a pilot project undertaken through the @he…
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RT @RCOT_Sally: If you are a children’s OT working in NI please get in touch to tell me how you help children with SEN achieve & thrive, an…
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RT @KirraneNiall: Looking forward to presenting at this next week. Thank you for the invitation @theRCOT
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We welcome this report which highlights the urgent need for comprehensive support systems to meet the diverse needs of children with SEN. OTs have the expertise to ensure children with SEN receive the support they need to thrive, achieve and enjoy school life @RCOT_Sally
Education Minister @paulgivan has today published the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Reform Agenda and five-year Delivery Plan. The publications set out an ambitious programme of reform of services and provision to support children and young people with special educational needs. Read more:
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@LizK1988 @sinnfeinireland @moneillsf @JohnODowdSF @CArchibald_SF @aislingreillysf It has been great to work with you as Chair of the Health Committee Liz, thank you for all your support for OT and the wider @ahpfni community. Best wishes for your new role
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#ICYMI Last week we launched our Northern Ireland Workforce Strategy action plan. Have you had a chance to read it yet? If not, take some time today and read about our vision for occupational therapy into the future.
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RT @theRCOT: Not long until our profile-raising café with @MichaelRosenYes at our profile-raising café on Wednesday 12 February. 🤩 Don’t m…
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RT @ColinSDLP: It's scandalous that people in the North are waiting up to 3 years to see an OT. These delays have a huge impact on people’s…
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Thanks @ColinSDLP for your support. Look forward to discussing with you how we can improve this situation and ensure everyone who needs occupational therapy can access this life-changing support.
It's scandalous that people in the North are waiting up to 3 years to see an OT. These delays have a huge impact on people’s ability to do things that matter to them. Look forward to discussing with @RCOTPolicyNI what can be done to improve this situation @SDLP
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RT @clionamccarney: It's been an incredible (almost!) year in my role as @RCOTPolicyNI working with the most amazing occupational therapist…
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People Wait Three Years+ To See Occupational Therapist
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@jillmcgivern1 Thank you and all your wonderful paediatric colleagues for all of the support Jill!
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RT @tennysonCAHPO: Many congratulations to our @RCOTPolicyNI @clionamccarney colleagues. Look forward to working n partnership with you to…
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RT @ahpfni: Great to see the launch of a new workforce action plan for our amazing OTs! We continue to lobby for our AHP workforce which n…
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Some people in Northern Ireland are waiting up to three years to see an occupational therapist. This is far from acceptable, for service users and families waiting too long and staff working to the point of burnout to manage demand. Press comment here
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RT @theRCOT: Our Workforce Strategy action plan for Northern Ireland outlines how we can work together to improve occupational therapy serv…
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RT @DermyQ: A great day spent with @tennysonCAHPO and Pete Burbidge from DoH. Some great discussions around rehab, challenges within Acute…
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