Irene
@ireneukfcot.bsky.social
Proud occupational therapist (retired). Advocate of democratic, member-led professional bodies. Birdwatcher, star gazer, lover of life and writing https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0315-6572
Hope @thercot.bsky.social will submit a nomination!
#HistNursing
#Nightingale is on the map. Which other nurse-scientists should be included? Get yr nominations into the Royal Society 📍
#Nightingale is on the map. Which other nurse-scientists should be included? Get yr nominations into the Royal Society 📍
Help us map science history for #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience. We've launched a new interactive map of landmarks across the UK connected to women from science history, and we want your suggestions.
Explore the map and submit your landmark now: royalsociety.org/news-resourc...
Explore the map and submit your landmark now: royalsociety.org/news-resourc...
February 17, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Hope @thercot.bsky.social will submit a nomination!
Bit strange that @theRCOT hasn't yet posted about #WFOT2026 on social media.
Or have I missed it on Facebook, X and Bluesky?
Here's a message from Sam Shann, President @theWFOT
Or have I missed it on Facebook, X and Bluesky?
Here's a message from Sam Shann, President @theWFOT
February 10, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Bit strange that @theRCOT hasn't yet posted about #WFOT2026 on social media.
Or have I missed it on Facebook, X and Bluesky?
Here's a message from Sam Shann, President @theWFOT
Or have I missed it on Facebook, X and Bluesky?
Here's a message from Sam Shann, President @theWFOT
Let's celebrate #WFOT2026
Much more activity especially from Japanese colleagues on X.
Much more activity especially from Japanese colleagues on X.
Congratulations Sandrine Marriere and Cécile Perrine on your poster at the WFOT conference regarding the French translation of Recovery through Activity
February 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Let's celebrate #WFOT2026
Much more activity especially from Japanese colleagues on X.
Much more activity especially from Japanese colleagues on X.
A belated thanks @dohertyta.bsky.social for sharing amazing impact of Nurses in Red @rcn.org.uk project - cited in our call to action to make #OTHistory matter.
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
February 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
A belated thanks @dohertyta.bsky.social for sharing amazing impact of Nurses in Red @rcn.org.uk project - cited in our call to action to make #OTHistory matter.
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
Success to Judi Pettigrew at #WFOT2026 Presenting on Wednesday, 11.02.2026. in Bangkok @theWFOT Congress.
Proud of esteemed colleague @unioflimerick.bsky.social cutting edge research #OTHistory in Ireland, Wales and beyond.
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
Proud of esteemed colleague @unioflimerick.bsky.social cutting edge research #OTHistory in Ireland, Wales and beyond.
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
February 8, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Success to Judi Pettigrew at #WFOT2026 Presenting on Wednesday, 11.02.2026. in Bangkok @theWFOT Congress.
Proud of esteemed colleague @unioflimerick.bsky.social cutting edge research #OTHistory in Ireland, Wales and beyond.
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
Proud of esteemed colleague @unioflimerick.bsky.social cutting edge research #OTHistory in Ireland, Wales and beyond.
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
Success to Allison Sullivan at #WFOT2026
Presenting on Thursday 12.02.2026. in Bangkok
@theWFOT Congress
Proud of esteemed colleagues @_allisulli @cathymc9781 calling for action to make #OTHistory matter before it’s gone!
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
Presenting on Thursday 12.02.2026. in Bangkok
@theWFOT Congress
Proud of esteemed colleagues @_allisulli @cathymc9781 calling for action to make #OTHistory matter before it’s gone!
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
February 8, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Success to Allison Sullivan at #WFOT2026
Presenting on Thursday 12.02.2026. in Bangkok
@theWFOT Congress
Proud of esteemed colleagues @_allisulli @cathymc9781 calling for action to make #OTHistory matter before it’s gone!
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
Presenting on Thursday 12.02.2026. in Bangkok
@theWFOT Congress
Proud of esteemed colleagues @_allisulli @cathymc9781 calling for action to make #OTHistory matter before it’s gone!
www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
Good to see @thercot.bsky.social. @unison.org.uk adding their voice to the outcry. Thanks Jordan Rivera:
socialistworker.co.uk/us-elections...
socialistworker.co.uk/us-elections...
Health worker slams Ice's killing of Alex Pretti
Occupational therapist Jordan Rivera spoke at a Stand Up To Racism vigil for Alex Pretti, who was murdered by Ice in Minneapolis
socialistworker.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Good to see @thercot.bsky.social. @unison.org.uk adding their voice to the outcry. Thanks Jordan Rivera:
socialistworker.co.uk/us-elections...
socialistworker.co.uk/us-elections...
Good news: elections BAOT Council member/RCOT Trustee in 2026 for Industrial Relations, Research & Development and Wales.
More information on website & Facebook
Please share - democracy rules @thercot.bsky.social
Thanks to Dr Anita Atwal, Paul Dunning & Cathryn Holding.
More information on website & Facebook
Please share - democracy rules @thercot.bsky.social
Thanks to Dr Anita Atwal, Paul Dunning & Cathryn Holding.
January 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Good news: elections BAOT Council member/RCOT Trustee in 2026 for Industrial Relations, Research & Development and Wales.
More information on website & Facebook
Please share - democracy rules @thercot.bsky.social
Thanks to Dr Anita Atwal, Paul Dunning & Cathryn Holding.
More information on website & Facebook
Please share - democracy rules @thercot.bsky.social
Thanks to Dr Anita Atwal, Paul Dunning & Cathryn Holding.
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-...
Thank-you for marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day today.
August 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Thank-you for marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day today.
@thercot.bsky.social please respond to public concerns?
Why not confirm patient safety is paramount; that occupational therapists acting as doctor substitutes is unacceptable - way beyond scope of practice, indemnity coverage and rehabilitation position statement?
www.bsprm.org.uk/articles/bsp...
Why not confirm patient safety is paramount; that occupational therapists acting as doctor substitutes is unacceptable - way beyond scope of practice, indemnity coverage and rehabilitation position statement?
www.bsprm.org.uk/articles/bsp...
August 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
@thercot.bsky.social please respond to public concerns?
Why not confirm patient safety is paramount; that occupational therapists acting as doctor substitutes is unacceptable - way beyond scope of practice, indemnity coverage and rehabilitation position statement?
www.bsprm.org.uk/articles/bsp...
Why not confirm patient safety is paramount; that occupational therapists acting as doctor substitutes is unacceptable - way beyond scope of practice, indemnity coverage and rehabilitation position statement?
www.bsprm.org.uk/articles/bsp...
Great news about World Congress in Bangkok in February 2026.
Over 3,000 abstracts received, each reviewed anonymously by three peers; over 400 international reviewers.
Well done everyone!
wfotcongress2026.org
Over 3,000 abstracts received, each reviewed anonymously by three peers; over 400 international reviewers.
Well done everyone!
wfotcongress2026.org
Home - WFOT Congress 2026
9-12 February BANGKOK, THAILAND Join us in Bangkok for the 19th WFOT Congress, where we’ll inspire change and innovate the future of occupational therapy together. Register Now Registration Informatio...
wfotcongress2026.org
July 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Great news about World Congress in Bangkok in February 2026.
Over 3,000 abstracts received, each reviewed anonymously by three peers; over 400 international reviewers.
Well done everyone!
wfotcongress2026.org
Over 3,000 abstracts received, each reviewed anonymously by three peers; over 400 international reviewers.
Well done everyone!
wfotcongress2026.org
Welcome Gary Waltham: hope NICE experience bodes well for safe, evidence-informed future.
Three asks:
1) counter fallacies in 2025 NHS Plan re taskification of healthcare and workforce innovations: doctor substitution & equivalence;
2) change deficit culture
3) reinstate member leadership
Three asks:
1) counter fallacies in 2025 NHS Plan re taskification of healthcare and workforce innovations: doctor substitution & equivalence;
2) change deficit culture
3) reinstate member leadership
We’re delighted to announce Gary Waltham as our new Chief Executive, joining us in the new year.
With over 20 years of experience in health leadership, we're confident Gary will help us continue to deliver for our members and champion our profession.
Read more: https://loom.ly/WX5tSvc
With over 20 years of experience in health leadership, we're confident Gary will help us continue to deliver for our members and champion our profession.
Read more: https://loom.ly/WX5tSvc
July 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Welcome Gary Waltham: hope NICE experience bodes well for safe, evidence-informed future.
Three asks:
1) counter fallacies in 2025 NHS Plan re taskification of healthcare and workforce innovations: doctor substitution & equivalence;
2) change deficit culture
3) reinstate member leadership
Three asks:
1) counter fallacies in 2025 NHS Plan re taskification of healthcare and workforce innovations: doctor substitution & equivalence;
2) change deficit culture
3) reinstate member leadership
Fascinating and much needed research:
Democratic Literacy and Humour (DELIAH) - European Union funded research project (2025-2029) that examines the relationship between democracy and humour.
Democratic Literacy and Humour (DELIAH) - European Union funded research project (2025-2029) that examines the relationship between democracy and humour.
July 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Fascinating and much needed research:
Democratic Literacy and Humour (DELIAH) - European Union funded research project (2025-2029) that examines the relationship between democracy and humour.
Democratic Literacy and Humour (DELIAH) - European Union funded research project (2025-2029) that examines the relationship between democracy and humour.
Power of democracy at 2025 BAOT AGM:
1) Increase fees by 4.5% rejected - your proxy vote counted!
2) Changes to BAOT Articles accepted
@thercot.bsky.social when will the full report with details of vote and the minutes of the AGM be available?
Vital as in-person only AGM excluded most members
1) Increase fees by 4.5% rejected - your proxy vote counted!
2) Changes to BAOT Articles accepted
@thercot.bsky.social when will the full report with details of vote and the minutes of the AGM be available?
Vital as in-person only AGM excluded most members
June 30, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Power of democracy at 2025 BAOT AGM:
1) Increase fees by 4.5% rejected - your proxy vote counted!
2) Changes to BAOT Articles accepted
@thercot.bsky.social when will the full report with details of vote and the minutes of the AGM be available?
Vital as in-person only AGM excluded most members
1) Increase fees by 4.5% rejected - your proxy vote counted!
2) Changes to BAOT Articles accepted
@thercot.bsky.social when will the full report with details of vote and the minutes of the AGM be available?
Vital as in-person only AGM excluded most members
Proud to be part of a research team exploring the intriguing connections between occupational therapy pioneers in Ireland and Wales from 1930 onwards.
Earlier this week Prof Judi Pettigrew @ul-alliedhealth.bsky.social
presented at @ukahn.bsky.social
Colloquium at Keele University.
The important work of preserving the remarkable collection of the Costello family continues
#OTHistory
#HistNursing
presented at @ukahn.bsky.social
Colloquium at Keele University.
The important work of preserving the remarkable collection of the Costello family continues
#OTHistory
#HistNursing
June 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Proud to be part of a research team exploring the intriguing connections between occupational therapy pioneers in Ireland and Wales from 1930 onwards.
On #InternationalWomensDay2025 we celebrate pioneers in many countries who've been awarded @thewfot Honorary Fellowships since 1954. Roll of Honour at:
wfot.org/about/wfot-a...
wfot.org/about/wfot-a...
WFOT Awards | WFOT
WFOT Awards aim to recognise outstanding individual achievements and contributions that have significantly impacted on the occupational therapy community. We celebrate excellence through the passion,...
wfot.org
March 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
On #InternationalWomensDay2025 we celebrate pioneers in many countries who've been awarded @thewfot Honorary Fellowships since 1954. Roll of Honour at:
wfot.org/about/wfot-a...
wfot.org/about/wfot-a...
Important notice: resignation of Steve Ford. Thanks for everything you done in last four years. Looking forward to becoming a member-led organisation again in 2025.
February 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Important notice: resignation of Steve Ford. Thanks for everything you done in last four years. Looking forward to becoming a member-led organisation again in 2025.
Earworm alert: 'take me to the moon and let me play amongst the stars' and on Mars. Photo of Mars close to the Moon, taken looking west, 06.45 ish on 14.01.2025
January 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Earworm alert: 'take me to the moon and let me play amongst the stars' and on Mars. Photo of Mars close to the Moon, taken looking west, 06.45 ish on 14.01.2025
Bit proud: Thomas Costello a forgotten, Irish pioneer #NurseHist #OccupationalTherapist Trained at @WhitchurchHosp Cardiff in 1937. Thanks to his family for saving rare archive and sharing stories; plus @judipettigrew @gwawrmai @UL students. Enjoy!
bulletin.ukahn.org/remembering-...
bulletin.ukahn.org/remembering-...
Remembering Thomas Costello: an overlooked mid-twentieth century mental nurse and occupational therapist – The UKAHN Bulletin: ISSN 2049-9744
bulletin.ukahn.org
January 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Bit proud: Thomas Costello a forgotten, Irish pioneer #NurseHist #OccupationalTherapist Trained at @WhitchurchHosp Cardiff in 1937. Thanks to his family for saving rare archive and sharing stories; plus @judipettigrew @gwawrmai @UL students. Enjoy!
bulletin.ukahn.org/remembering-...
bulletin.ukahn.org/remembering-...
