The Weekly Occupational Therapy Chat - started in since 2011 and unfortunately ended Sep 2023.

Currently nit running
Joined October 2011
The OTalk website has been updated with all the information about how OTalk will now run 👉 otalk.uk Please note the team is small & volunteers. We won’t be checking Twitter/X often, so for updates & contact, please use the website or the RCOT Communities platform.
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That's Right, it's been almost 2 years since the last live #OTalk on Twitter/X. We have missed the chats, and we're looking forward to our first Chat on @theRCOT communities' platform later this year. Get yourself signed up to the platform, and we will see you there in September!
Replying to @theRCOT @OTalk_
This event counts as valuable CPD activity to support your professional development. Can’t make it live? No worries – the chat will stay open so you can catch up and contribute in your own time. 👉 Not yet on RCOT Communities? Find out more loom.ly/bspZppw (2/2)
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Replying to @theRCOT @OTalk_
This event counts as valuable CPD activity to support your professional development. Can’t make it live? No worries – the chat will stay open so you can catch up and contribute in your own time. 👉 Not yet on RCOT Communities? Find out more loom.ly/bspZppw (2/2)
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🚨 Save the date. ⏰ We'll be hosting a special @OTalk_ conversation on the communities platform on Tuesday 30 September at 8pm. The discussion topic is still to be revealed! It will be a great opportunity to reflect, learn and share with peers. (1/2)
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Still basking in the joy of the @theRCOT award event last week. It was a very special occasion especially to share it with @JaniceMcCOT who is an inspirational leader. The achievements of the other awards winners were inspiring. Thank you 🙏
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Replying to @OTalk_
Thank you for all your inspiration and enthusiasm for our profession. I have referenced OTalk several times, including in an interview for a clinical lead position. You will be very missed
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Just seen this. Thank you @OTalk_ for everything, I started lurking when I was still doing my access course as a prospective OT student many moons ago. I learned so much from the various topics, I wish you all the very best 💚
With great sadness the team behind #OTalk has made the decision to end OTalk the weekly twitter chat as the X platform has made it really hard to continue doing this for free - Read all about it here - End of an era but not the end of us! otalk.co.uk/2023/08/28/otalk… via @OTalk_
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Replying to @OTalk_
I had missed this tweet from @OTalk_ It’s a sad day when a team as fabulous as the OT tweetchat group can’t continue anymore - you will be missed. But you are right - the lack of Symplur and Tweetdeck on a free platform have had a huge impact on volunteer run chats.
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A MASSIVE thank you from the #Otalk Research team. For 7 years we’ve loved every minute of creating discussion topics, connecting with hosts, sharing the hashtag and making new connections and lifelong friends!
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Thank you to the #Otalk team, our previous colleagues @LynneGoodacre @hooper_ek and we’ll see you all again soon @SamOTantha @bevaturtle @preston_jenny
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Well, that’s the #Otalk Research team signing off for the final time. What a fantastic topic to finish on, great engagement from our #Otalk community & thought provoking questions. Thank you so much to @DrGillian Ward and @ElizTay1 for being fabulous #Otalk leaving part hosts!
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we have nearly 300 in Research connect but not all at the same time , I think this adds breadth of knowledge and really helps with problem solving the research challenges/questions that are posed #otalk
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Can’t believe how emotional I am typing this tweet…..just 5 minutes left to go! Please do continue to share your thoughts with our hosts! #Otalk
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The virtual versus in-person debate #otalk
well- I know my tribe wouldn't be developed without expensive treks to Australia to their national OT conferences... lol! #otalk
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Our final question of this evening (and #Otalk ☹️)
Question 5: Finally, how do you think we can we best achieve the aim of RCOT Research Connect; “to support the development of a research community for networking, mentoring, information sharing and to advance research capability and capacity in occupational therapy?” #OTalk
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Creating time and space for research discussions to create a positive research culture, I see as being part of a good service lead/managers role and one that they can help support through appraisals #otalk
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💚#Otalk
The last few months have shown me you can continue to grow and develop your network . It just starts from a small conversation . Just being adaptable as not everyone is on X . Networking = great friendship too . #otalk
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Any thoughts on the RCOT membership value of networks like Research Connect ? #Otalk
Replying to @BillWongOT
Thanks Bill yes RCOT Research Connect is for members only (at the moment) do you think this type of community of practice adds value to your membership? #otalk
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So important to optimise engagement. Any tips for our hosts? #Otalk
Question 4: Many people join networks, but how can we encourage active contribution and participation? #OTalk
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Replying to @SamOTantha
we have 52 RCOT research champions who have volunteered to support the network and I'm sure would be wiling to help #otalk
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