Matthew Hocking
@matthoc.bsky.social
Trying to live more slowly, an occupational therapist in dementia amongst other things.
All views shared are strictly my own.
All views shared are strictly my own.
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💛 JDC Editor’s Pick – Out Now!
How the language we use shapes dementia care. Dr Joanna Marshall & colleagues propose a shift to “Behavioural Expressions of Need” inviting everyone supporting people with dementia to rethink terminology.
🔗 Read: buff.ly/9DRgKcq
How the language we use shapes dementia care. Dr Joanna Marshall & colleagues propose a shift to “Behavioural Expressions of Need” inviting everyone supporting people with dementia to rethink terminology.
🔗 Read: buff.ly/9DRgKcq
January 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
💛 JDC Editor’s Pick – Out Now!
How the language we use shapes dementia care. Dr Joanna Marshall & colleagues propose a shift to “Behavioural Expressions of Need” inviting everyone supporting people with dementia to rethink terminology.
🔗 Read: buff.ly/9DRgKcq
How the language we use shapes dementia care. Dr Joanna Marshall & colleagues propose a shift to “Behavioural Expressions of Need” inviting everyone supporting people with dementia to rethink terminology.
🔗 Read: buff.ly/9DRgKcq
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When everything feels uncertain, I look to the rhythms of the land. They teach me to trust what I can’t yet see.
Pause for a moment today. Notice what’s quietly growing around you, and within you.
#hopeinthewaiting #payattention #gentlerhythms
Pause for a moment today. Notice what’s quietly growing around you, and within you.
#hopeinthewaiting #payattention #gentlerhythms
January 29, 2026 at 8:20 PM
When everything feels uncertain, I look to the rhythms of the land. They teach me to trust what I can’t yet see.
Pause for a moment today. Notice what’s quietly growing around you, and within you.
#hopeinthewaiting #payattention #gentlerhythms
Pause for a moment today. Notice what’s quietly growing around you, and within you.
#hopeinthewaiting #payattention #gentlerhythms
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Great reflections from Anita on the importance of OT in social care! www.adass.org.uk/beyond-adapt...
Beyond adaptations: why social care needs to unlock the full potential of occupational therapy - ADASS
As adult social care looks to shift from crisis to prevention, occupational therapists have a vital role to play. Dr Anita Mottram, Principal Occupational Therapist for Kirklees Council, discusses why...
www.adass.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Great reflections from Anita on the importance of OT in social care! www.adass.org.uk/beyond-adapt...
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I was delighted to be asked to be a part of this @elizabethcasson.bsky.social session, especially alongside such fantastic company. We will be reflecting on our respective lectures and discussing our thoughts on their impact and how the themes of lectures can continue to be applied.
January 29, 2026 at 1:55 PM
I was delighted to be asked to be a part of this @elizabethcasson.bsky.social session, especially alongside such fantastic company. We will be reflecting on our respective lectures and discussing our thoughts on their impact and how the themes of lectures can continue to be applied.
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Want to find out if we have a cycle might suit you?
Get in touch today to find out more. www.wheels4me.co.uk
Wheels4Me London is delivered in partnership with @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social, @peddlemywheels.bsky.social and funded by the Motability Foundation.
#InclusiveCycling #ActiveTravel
Get in touch today to find out more. www.wheels4me.co.uk
Wheels4Me London is delivered in partnership with @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social, @peddlemywheels.bsky.social and funded by the Motability Foundation.
#InclusiveCycling #ActiveTravel
Non-standard Cycles | Wheels4Me
Wheels4Me London is a ground-breaking scheme offering free bike loans for Londoners with specific needs or disabilities.
www.wheels4me.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Want to find out if we have a cycle might suit you?
Get in touch today to find out more. www.wheels4me.co.uk
Wheels4Me London is delivered in partnership with @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social, @peddlemywheels.bsky.social and funded by the Motability Foundation.
#InclusiveCycling #ActiveTravel
Get in touch today to find out more. www.wheels4me.co.uk
Wheels4Me London is delivered in partnership with @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social, @peddlemywheels.bsky.social and funded by the Motability Foundation.
#InclusiveCycling #ActiveTravel
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Great to mark #StrokePreventionDay at the All Party Group on Stroke at Stormont with two of our amazing stroke occupational therapists, Caroline and Emma ⭐️🤩
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Great to mark #StrokePreventionDay at the All Party Group on Stroke at Stormont with two of our amazing stroke occupational therapists, Caroline and Emma ⭐️🤩
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This is a really lovely episode of Rail Natter! 🥰
@garethdennis.uk talks to Ashlynn Hudson-Welburn of the National Railway Museum, about queer histories within the rail industry.
The recorded personal stories from around 46:50 are very moving.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdZV...
@garethdennis.uk talks to Ashlynn Hudson-Welburn of the National Railway Museum, about queer histories within the rail industry.
The recorded personal stories from around 46:50 are very moving.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdZV...
The trans woman who gave us model railways | #Railnatter 293
YouTube video by Gareth Dennis
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January 29, 2026 at 1:28 PM
This is a really lovely episode of Rail Natter! 🥰
@garethdennis.uk talks to Ashlynn Hudson-Welburn of the National Railway Museum, about queer histories within the rail industry.
The recorded personal stories from around 46:50 are very moving.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdZV...
@garethdennis.uk talks to Ashlynn Hudson-Welburn of the National Railway Museum, about queer histories within the rail industry.
The recorded personal stories from around 46:50 are very moving.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdZV...
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I’m curious to hear from OTs, researchers, educators, and students:
👉 What has been your experience using VR in occupational therapy?
👉 What works, what doesn’t, and what still feels unresolved?
#occupationaltherapy #terapiaocupacional #OT #VirtualReality #VR
👉 What has been your experience using VR in occupational therapy?
👉 What works, what doesn’t, and what still feels unresolved?
#occupationaltherapy #terapiaocupacional #OT #VirtualReality #VR
January 28, 2026 at 7:28 PM
I’m curious to hear from OTs, researchers, educators, and students:
👉 What has been your experience using VR in occupational therapy?
👉 What works, what doesn’t, and what still feels unresolved?
#occupationaltherapy #terapiaocupacional #OT #VirtualReality #VR
👉 What has been your experience using VR in occupational therapy?
👉 What works, what doesn’t, and what still feels unresolved?
#occupationaltherapy #terapiaocupacional #OT #VirtualReality #VR
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cannot tell you how much this episode is a labour of love - the oral archive stories brought me to tears over and over again in the edit
Tonight's #Railnatter is one we're really proud of - it's the story of the incredible trans woman who created the railway modelling movement as we know it today. If you've not heard of her - you should have!
Not to be missed - premieres at 8pm at youtu.be/BdZVaCGtXs8?... 📺
Not to be missed - premieres at 8pm at youtu.be/BdZVaCGtXs8?... 📺
January 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM
cannot tell you how much this episode is a labour of love - the oral archive stories brought me to tears over and over again in the edit
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Health worker slams Ice’s killing of Alex Pretti
Occupational therapist and Unison union branch secretary Jordan Rivera spoke at a Stand Up To Racism vigil for Alex Pretti, who was murdered by Ice in Minneapolis
socialistworker.co.uk/us-elections...
Occupational therapist and Unison union branch secretary Jordan Rivera spoke at a Stand Up To Racism vigil for Alex Pretti, who was murdered by Ice in Minneapolis
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 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Health worker slams Ice’s killing of Alex Pretti
Occupational therapist and Unison union branch secretary Jordan Rivera spoke at a Stand Up To Racism vigil for Alex Pretti, who was murdered by Ice in Minneapolis
socialistworker.co.uk/us-elections...
Occupational therapist and Unison union branch secretary Jordan Rivera spoke at a Stand Up To Racism vigil for Alex Pretti, who was murdered by Ice in Minneapolis
socialistworker.co.uk/us-elections...
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Come on Staffordshire. Let's get with the times and look to a better future. Join us now.
So close to 27,000 members of @europeanmovement.co.uk!
Make sure you’re part of the community.
👉👉 www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership
Make sure you’re part of the community.
👉👉 www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership
January 28, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Come on Staffordshire. Let's get with the times and look to a better future. Join us now.
The FIRST capital city in the world to ban the advertising of meat in public spaces 👏
Animal agriculture is a major driver of the climate crisis. We need this ban extended to ALL cities around the world as a matter of urgency.
Animal agriculture is a major driver of the climate crisis. We need this ban extended to ALL cities around the world as a matter of urgency.
January 28, 2026 at 11:09 AM
21 years ago my rt lung (and health) was severely damaged by infection.
The years after focussed on recovery and the last 12 years on improving my HLE thru activity, nutrition and stress management. Currently being assessed for lung Ca, V hopeful that I’m clear. @specialistservices.bsky.social
The years after focussed on recovery and the last 12 years on improving my HLE thru activity, nutrition and stress management. Currently being assessed for lung Ca, V hopeful that I’m clear. @specialistservices.bsky.social
Breathing in air pollution from wood burning increases your risk of heart & lung disease, asthma, diabetes & dementia. Even homes with newer “Ecodesign” wood burners are 3 times more polluted than those without. This #CleanAirNight, @globalactionplan.bsky.social share the facts about wood burning.
January 28, 2026 at 11:06 AM
21 years ago my rt lung (and health) was severely damaged by infection.
The years after focussed on recovery and the last 12 years on improving my HLE thru activity, nutrition and stress management. Currently being assessed for lung Ca, V hopeful that I’m clear. @specialistservices.bsky.social
The years after focussed on recovery and the last 12 years on improving my HLE thru activity, nutrition and stress management. Currently being assessed for lung Ca, V hopeful that I’m clear. @specialistservices.bsky.social
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This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🌟 Latest news 🌟
British Geriatrics Society has published a pragmatic prescribing resource to support clinicians and care teams working with older people.
Read more here:
buff.ly/2NsN3xP
#BritishGeriatricsSociety #Prescribing #DementiaCare
British Geriatrics Society has published a pragmatic prescribing resource to support clinicians and care teams working with older people.
Read more here:
buff.ly/2NsN3xP
#BritishGeriatricsSociety #Prescribing #DementiaCare
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🌟 Latest news 🌟
British Geriatrics Society has published a pragmatic prescribing resource to support clinicians and care teams working with older people.
Read more here:
buff.ly/2NsN3xP
#BritishGeriatricsSociety #Prescribing #DementiaCare
British Geriatrics Society has published a pragmatic prescribing resource to support clinicians and care teams working with older people.
Read more here:
buff.ly/2NsN3xP
#BritishGeriatricsSociety #Prescribing #DementiaCare
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Why is the UK government not doing this?👇
Irish citizens to receive emergency preparedness booklets covering the growing threat of extreme weather, based on advice from the Dept of Defence.
What is the UK Government's plan to forewarn and protect its citizens?
UK is not prepared. See video clip below
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
What is the UK Government's plan to forewarn and protect its citizens?
UK is not prepared. See video clip below
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
All households in Ireland to get emergency preparation booklet in coming weeks
Department of Defence body prepared the advice for handling extreme weather and other crises
www.irishtimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Why is the UK government not doing this?👇
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We are doing things a little bit differently this year. 💙
#LewyBodyAwarenessWeek #LBAW2026 #lewybodydementia #dementia
#LewyBodyAwarenessWeek #LBAW2026 #lewybodydementia #dementia
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We are doing things a little bit differently this year. 💙
#LewyBodyAwarenessWeek #LBAW2026 #lewybodydementia #dementia
#LewyBodyAwarenessWeek #LBAW2026 #lewybodydementia #dementia
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🚀 THIS WEEK we Launch Employability and Career Hub for OTs
(EACHOT)
Don't miss out. Subscribe here for access: elizabethcasson.org.uk/subscribe/
#BeMoreElizabeth #EachOT
(EACHOT)
Don't miss out. Subscribe here for access: elizabethcasson.org.uk/subscribe/
#BeMoreElizabeth #EachOT
January 26, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🚀 THIS WEEK we Launch Employability and Career Hub for OTs
(EACHOT)
Don't miss out. Subscribe here for access: elizabethcasson.org.uk/subscribe/
#BeMoreElizabeth #EachOT
(EACHOT)
Don't miss out. Subscribe here for access: elizabethcasson.org.uk/subscribe/
#BeMoreElizabeth #EachOT
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Sue Parkinson's 2026 Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture is coming soon. 💚
Known for her contributions to the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), Sue’s influence on occupation-centred practice is huge.
Online in April 2026, free for all OTs & members. https://bit.ly/4pYd34d
Known for her contributions to the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), Sue’s influence on occupation-centred practice is huge.
Online in April 2026, free for all OTs & members. https://bit.ly/4pYd34d
Leading OT resource creator and respected speaker to deliver our Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture
We’re delighted to announce Sue Parkinson as the speaker for our 2026 Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture.
bit.ly
January 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Sue Parkinson's 2026 Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture is coming soon. 💚
Known for her contributions to the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), Sue’s influence on occupation-centred practice is huge.
Online in April 2026, free for all OTs & members. https://bit.ly/4pYd34d
Known for her contributions to the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), Sue’s influence on occupation-centred practice is huge.
Online in April 2026, free for all OTs & members. https://bit.ly/4pYd34d
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I cannot imagine the devastation this family is experiencing today. This statement is powerful and must be read.
January 25, 2026 at 1:52 AM
I cannot imagine the devastation this family is experiencing today. This statement is powerful and must be read.
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Active travel in Greater Manchester reached over 700 million trips in 2025, driven by continued investment in the Bee Network. New walking and cycling routes have increased use, with plans for further expansion, School Streets and safer streets across the city-region.
news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
January 23, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Active travel in Greater Manchester reached over 700 million trips in 2025, driven by continued investment in the Bee Network. New walking and cycling routes have increased use, with plans for further expansion, School Streets and safer streets across the city-region.
news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
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Getting ready for teaching on Monday at University of Lancashire - the benefits of art in Mental Health - been doing it since COVID ….theme this year Human Being in context: I am a Book we don’t have gallery space this year …so looking at other ways of doing things. ❤️OT & Art.
January 24, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Getting ready for teaching on Monday at University of Lancashire - the benefits of art in Mental Health - been doing it since COVID ….theme this year Human Being in context: I am a Book we don’t have gallery space this year …so looking at other ways of doing things. ❤️OT & Art.
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Carole Cadwalladr, "He's not that cuddle cosy golf club English pub figure"
"He is in a relationship with the US far right and with the European pro-Kremlin far right"
"What happened in Brexit, we saw that money that force that influence, those networks coming together"
"He is in a relationship with the US far right and with the European pro-Kremlin far right"
"What happened in Brexit, we saw that money that force that influence, those networks coming together"
January 23, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Carole Cadwalladr, "He's not that cuddle cosy golf club English pub figure"
"He is in a relationship with the US far right and with the European pro-Kremlin far right"
"What happened in Brexit, we saw that money that force that influence, those networks coming together"
"He is in a relationship with the US far right and with the European pro-Kremlin far right"
"What happened in Brexit, we saw that money that force that influence, those networks coming together"
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🇨🇦PM Carney just schooled our cowardly European leaders at #Davos. This speech was clearly aimed at them:
"We must actively take on the world as it is, not wait around for a world we wish to be."
"What does it mean for middle powers to live the truth? First it means naming reality..." (🧵1/6)
"We must actively take on the world as it is, not wait around for a world we wish to be."
"What does it mean for middle powers to live the truth? First it means naming reality..." (🧵1/6)
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🇨🇦PM Carney just schooled our cowardly European leaders at #Davos. This speech was clearly aimed at them:
"We must actively take on the world as it is, not wait around for a world we wish to be."
"What does it mean for middle powers to live the truth? First it means naming reality..." (🧵1/6)
"We must actively take on the world as it is, not wait around for a world we wish to be."
"What does it mean for middle powers to live the truth? First it means naming reality..." (🧵1/6)