@OT_Expert

Come find me over at Bluesky.... https://xitter.cf/t.co/wk3eYo8ePc Leading international occupational therapy account.

Joined August 2010
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ACN@allencognitive1 Apr 2025
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The Allen Battery has good predictive validity: ACLS-5.2, Allen Diagnostic Module, the Routine Task Inventory & the Cognitive Performance Test all yield an Allen level score that indicates level of independence, supervision & set up required for safety & client satisfaction
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✨Long Covid✨ What are some recommended assessment tools to measure the functional impact of Long Covid? Also, are there any predictive tools? ___
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There is some here: rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-s…
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Replying to @JCeoltaSmith @OT_Expert @advicelocal
2/2 to that action e.g. cooking a meal involves finding a recipe, buying ingredients, chopping veggies & cooking a meal before you even consider eating it. For some people this would be far too much and they would be unable to cut it up into manageable pieces. I hope this helps?
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I would include people’s inability to repeatedly, reliably and safely repeat tasks, even minimal cognitive or physical activities. Reading, speaking on the phone can make people relapse quickly. In tasks it is not just the action that can affect them but the steps to get 1/2
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Thank you Sylvia. I know people value those resources but there is a cost. Do you have any thoughts on what healthcare professionals eg #OccupationalTherapists should include in supporting evidence when they write reports for our #PIP claims? Trusted advice via @advicelocal
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3/ Add details on STAR - ie safely , timely to an acceptable level reliably & repeatedly . Eg pt. Can make a hot drink am one day but not again that same day or following day is important to make explicit in any supporting documentation #PIP gov.uk/government/publicatio…

PIP assessment guide part 2: the assessment criteria

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2/ Healthcare professionals can get an idea from the above resources on the way in which the current assessment ( proposed to change) is undertaken and how a letter/ report can provide evidence on each descriptor BUT key importance is adding information on : see 3/
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1/ Great question. You’ll find resources to signpost patients / carers to for #Benefits on trusted charity websites which relate to specific health conditions eg @MEAssociation #MECFS #LongCovid @theRCOT website for #LongCovid is #PIP resource I wrote with support @gmlawcentre
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What are some of the best resources out there, to help us healthcare professionals write supporting letters/reports for PIP applications?
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I urge stakeholders #AHP #OH #OT to please read via Benefits and Work : benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/d… Please support chronically ill & #DisabledPeople by putting them at the heart of any response :NothingAboutUsWithoutUs @PublicAffRCOT @SteveGFord @UKVRA @somceo @theRCN @thecsp

DWP launches entirely bogus Green Paper consultation

Get the benefits you're entitled to: help with personal independence payment (PIP), universal credit (UC), employment and support allowance (ESA),disability living allowance (DLA). Claims, assessme...

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Scope@scope18 Mar 2025
The government has announced the most devastating cuts to disability benefits on record. These plans should shame the government to its core. Here's our initial response to the new Welfare Green Paper 🧵👇
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Thank you @theRCOT for your work on #LongCovid and posting on #InternationalLongCovidAwarenessDay @RCOT_Lauren 's previous role for #LongCovid was highly valued. Resources here : rcot.co.uk/post-covid-syndro… @SteveGFord @OT_Skiff @OT_Expert @OT_CarersUnite @LongCOVIDPhysio

Post-COVID Syndrome (Long Covid)

A range of resources for occupational therapy practitioners supporting people to manage Post-COVID syndrome, and those who are experiencing Long Covid themselves.

rcot.co.uk
Royal College of Occupational Therapists@theRCOT15 Mar 2025
Our Managing Your Energy guide is filled with expert advice from OTs to help people experiencing fatigue, whether from Long Covid or other conditions, find ways to conserve energy. Discover our guide here: loom.ly/-LdBJzg #InternationalLongCovidAwarenessDay
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⏳ Final call – applications close this Friday! ⏳ If you’re a student, graduate, or qualified Occupational Therapists or Physio, we want YOU to join our team of Magic Trainers for the Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme 2025. Apply now breatheahr.org/support-us/vo…
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Apply to volunteer with my wonderful team for 2 weeks this summer - training provided & an opportunity to develop your skills in delivering a unique & evidence based model of bimanual therapy 🪄 We can promise fun, connection, and celebrating lots of brilliant achievements 👏🏻
Breathe Arts Health Research@BreatheAHR3 Mar 2025
⏳ Final call – applications close this Friday! ⏳ If you’re a student, graduate, or qualified Occupational Therapists or Physio, we want YOU to join our team of Magic Trainers for the Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme 2025. Apply now breatheahr.org/support-us/vo…
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OT_Expert@OT_Expert16 Nov 2024
Come see me and lots of others over at #Bluesky... and say hello :) bsky.app/profile/ot-expert.b… #OccupationalTherapy
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The children and young people’s art work, interview responses, music, voice overs and advice from the pilot stage are what make School for Fidgets special. Honoured to be trusted with such honest and important information ☺️
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#SchoolForFidgets has a new URL👇The strength of pupil & student message remains clear & compelling - fidgeting can positively impact the tasks & activities they want, need & are expected to do. Watch 5-min film here ➡️ youtu.be/-dj0YMiuwyo #InclusiveEducation #Neurodiversity
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🎬 Fidgeting & stimming are often misunderstood 🎬 Occupational therapist @SaskiaGrassie created School for Fidgets showing "the relationship between fidgeting, self-regulation, learning & wellbeing from the child & young person’s perspective" Pls share youtu.be/-dj0YMiuwyo
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