Sue Parkinson
@mohospark.bsky.social
OT & MOHO geek/writer - MOHOST, MOHO-ExpLOR, Recovery through Activity, A guide to the formulation of plans & goals in OT - she/her
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Sue Parkinson
@mohospark.bsky.social
· Nov 23
Mostly posting about concepts related to the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), MOHO tools, 'Recovery through Activity' topics, Occupational Formulation and measurable occupational goals.
Retired from OT training but I can pass on details of current trainers if OTs DM me.
Retired from OT training but I can pass on details of current trainers if OTs DM me.
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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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Demand for occupational therapy is rising 📈 and our new research shows growing pressure on the profession.
Two-thirds are facing mounting pressures - leaving people without the right support at the right time. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Z6rXKB
Two-thirds are facing mounting pressures - leaving people without the right support at the right time. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Z6rXKB
January 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Demand for occupational therapy is rising 📈 and our new research shows growing pressure on the profession.
Two-thirds are facing mounting pressures - leaving people without the right support at the right time. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Z6rXKB
Two-thirds are facing mounting pressures - leaving people without the right support at the right time. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Z6rXKB
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♦️Our Strategic Plan has been agreed and will be aligned with all our applications for funding.♦️
Take a look here: elizabethcasson.org.uk/values-strat...
Take a look here: elizabethcasson.org.uk/values-strat...
January 28, 2026 at 7:44 PM
♦️Our Strategic Plan has been agreed and will be aligned with all our applications for funding.♦️
Take a look here: elizabethcasson.org.uk/values-strat...
Take a look here: elizabethcasson.org.uk/values-strat...
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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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What matters most to you as an RCOT member?
To hear directly from you, Gary has opened the first in a new series of monthly discussions on RCOT Communities. Your insights will help strengthen the future of the profession.
The discussion closes Friday at 4pm. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4ambozF
To hear directly from you, Gary has opened the first in a new series of monthly discussions on RCOT Communities. Your insights will help strengthen the future of the profession.
The discussion closes Friday at 4pm. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4ambozF
January 27, 2026 at 5:05 PM
What matters most to you as an RCOT member?
To hear directly from you, Gary has opened the first in a new series of monthly discussions on RCOT Communities. Your insights will help strengthen the future of the profession.
The discussion closes Friday at 4pm. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4ambozF
To hear directly from you, Gary has opened the first in a new series of monthly discussions on RCOT Communities. Your insights will help strengthen the future of the profession.
The discussion closes Friday at 4pm. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4ambozF
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Francie Baxter was a treasure. She will be missed. inside.twu.edu/people/read/... #occupationaltherapy
In memoriam: Dr. Mary Frances “Francie” Baxter
Texas Woman’s University is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mary Frances "Francie" Baxter, PhD, OT, FAOTA.
inside.twu.edu
January 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Francie Baxter was a treasure. She will be missed. inside.twu.edu/people/read/... #occupationaltherapy
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An interview with Divya Desai: Listening, Learning, and Advocating: An Occupational Therapy Perspective on Parkinson’s Care. togetherforsharon.com/divya-desai/
TogetherForSharon® In memory of my mother, Sharon to voice awareness & hope for a Parkinson's Disease cure @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
TogetherForSharon® In memory of my mother, Sharon to voice awareness & hope for a Parkinson's Disease cure @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
Divya Desai: Listening, Learning, and Advocating: An Occupational Therapy Perspective on Parkinson’s Care. - Together For Sharon
An interview with Divya Desai: Listening, Learning, and Advocating: An Occupational Therapy Perspective on Parkinson’s Care. Biography I am
togetherforsharon.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:35 PM
An interview with Divya Desai: Listening, Learning, and Advocating: An Occupational Therapy Perspective on Parkinson’s Care. togetherforsharon.com/divya-desai/
TogetherForSharon® In memory of my mother, Sharon to voice awareness & hope for a Parkinson's Disease cure @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
TogetherForSharon® In memory of my mother, Sharon to voice awareness & hope for a Parkinson's Disease cure @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
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Great afternoon teaching at the University of Lancashire to Human Being in context psychotherapy students on the benefits of art in mental health - really engaging students & an enjoyable experiential session at the close - “I am a book” activity
January 26, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Great afternoon teaching at the University of Lancashire to Human Being in context psychotherapy students on the benefits of art in mental health - really engaging students & an enjoyable experiential session at the close - “I am a book” activity
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✨| Celebrating Student Success!
We are incredibly proud of our students who completed their placements last month.
Our placement requests for 2026 are now out. Whether you're interested in traditional models or exploring innovative approaches, we'd love to hear from you.
#InsideOTatENU
We are incredibly proud of our students who completed their placements last month.
Our placement requests for 2026 are now out. Whether you're interested in traditional models or exploring innovative approaches, we'd love to hear from you.
#InsideOTatENU
January 26, 2026 at 9:33 AM
✨| Celebrating Student Success!
We are incredibly proud of our students who completed their placements last month.
Our placement requests for 2026 are now out. Whether you're interested in traditional models or exploring innovative approaches, we'd love to hear from you.
#InsideOTatENU
We are incredibly proud of our students who completed their placements last month.
Our placement requests for 2026 are now out. Whether you're interested in traditional models or exploring innovative approaches, we'd love to hear from you.
#InsideOTatENU
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One of our wonderful #SalfordUniOT students sharing her lived experience and work with Student Minds - such an important topic - please have a read - https://www.salford.ac.uk/news/the-occupational-therapy-student-making-a-difference-to-student-minds.
January 26, 2026 at 11:26 AM
One of our wonderful #SalfordUniOT students sharing her lived experience and work with Student Minds - such an important topic - please have a read - https://www.salford.ac.uk/news/the-occupational-therapy-student-making-a-difference-to-student-minds.
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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-...
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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.
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An #OccupationalTherapy student graduated with her doctorate after discovering the field through her brother's treatment plan. Now she's advocating for the... https://go.upcontent.com/afb7389b-7ad3-486c-81b1-f6bd5770a578
January 24, 2026 at 3:55 PM
An #OccupationalTherapy student graduated with her doctorate after discovering the field through her brother's treatment plan. Now she's advocating for the... https://go.upcontent.com/afb7389b-7ad3-486c-81b1-f6bd5770a578
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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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We're pleased to see that the Health and Social Care Committee's First 1000 Days report has included some of the evidence we provided about the essential role of OTs in early childhood development.
Read what our Professional Advisor, Dr Sally Payne had to say about it 👉 https://bit.ly/4pO8okX
Read what our Professional Advisor, Dr Sally Payne had to say about it 👉 https://bit.ly/4pO8okX
January 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM
We're pleased to see that the Health and Social Care Committee's First 1000 Days report has included some of the evidence we provided about the essential role of OTs in early childhood development.
Read what our Professional Advisor, Dr Sally Payne had to say about it 👉 https://bit.ly/4pO8okX
Read what our Professional Advisor, Dr Sally Payne had to say about it 👉 https://bit.ly/4pO8okX
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In an article featured in HelloNation, Jocelyn Mitchelle of In-Sync Pediatric Therapy Center offers a clear explanation of how occupational therapy supports child development through practical, real-world tasks rather than clinical exercises alone.
Expert Pediatric Therapist Jocelyn Mitchelle of In-Sync Pediatric Therapy Center Explains Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Daily Life in HelloNation
VAN BUREN, Ariz., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What is pediatric occupational therapy, and how does it help children with everyday challenges? In an article featured in HelloNation, Jocelyn Mitch...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:15 PM
In an article featured in HelloNation, Jocelyn Mitchelle of In-Sync Pediatric Therapy Center offers a clear explanation of how occupational therapy supports child development through practical, real-world tasks rather than clinical exercises alone.
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My first PhD paper found 5 concepts among consumer feedback systems; onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:02 AM
My first PhD paper found 5 concepts among consumer feedback systems; onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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The second PhD paper explored Aust OT perspectives of consumers contributing to students learning during placements. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:09 AM
The second PhD paper explored Aust OT perspectives of consumers contributing to students learning during placements. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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I got an email about this this morning. Although not specific to occupational therapy, each webinar applies to our practice. I’m going to a few of these and thought I’d share ☺️.
January 22, 2026 at 6:08 AM
I got an email about this this morning. Although not specific to occupational therapy, each webinar applies to our practice. I’m going to a few of these and thought I’d share ☺️.
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Helen Smith Williard, a visionary occupational therapist, educator and author, was born OTD in 1894.
Watch this space: we are expanding her entry, starting with her contribution as a Reconstruction Aide.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_S...
Watch this space: we are expanding her entry, starting with her contribution as a Reconstruction Aide.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_S...
Helen S. Willard - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 22, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Helen Smith Williard, a visionary occupational therapist, educator and author, was born OTD in 1894.
Watch this space: we are expanding her entry, starting with her contribution as a Reconstruction Aide.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_S...
Watch this space: we are expanding her entry, starting with her contribution as a Reconstruction Aide.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_S...
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🌱 Sustainability in healthcare is more important than ever. Learn how to make a positive impact with the tools and resources at the Center for Sustainable Healthcare. Together, we can create a healthier world. 🌍 https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/ #GreenHealthcare #SustainabilityInHealth
Sustainable Healthcare
More about us What we do CSH is an independent non-profit leading sustainable transformation in health systems. We offer
sustainablehealthcare.org.uk
January 21, 2026 at 11:31 AM
🌱 Sustainability in healthcare is more important than ever. Learn how to make a positive impact with the tools and resources at the Center for Sustainable Healthcare. Together, we can create a healthier world. 🌍 https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/ #GreenHealthcare #SustainabilityInHealth
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What is occupational therapy? OT is creative yet science-driven, helping people from NICU to end-of-life care. How would you define OT? #OccupationalTherapy #WhyChooseOT
January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
What is occupational therapy? OT is creative yet science-driven, helping people from NICU to end-of-life care. How would you define OT? #OccupationalTherapy #WhyChooseOT
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Lecturer in Occupational Therapy role at the University of East Anglia supporting teaching and future research in ageing dementia and rehabilitation. Closing date: 2nd February
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
Lecturer: Occupational Therapy - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
University of East Anglia seeks a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to teach and develop education and research across ageing dementia and rehabilitation.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
January 16, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Lecturer in Occupational Therapy role at the University of East Anglia supporting teaching and future research in ageing dementia and rehabilitation. Closing date: 2nd February
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
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PhD Submitted: Consumer feedback as a catalyst for professional learning in occupational therapy practice education
January 17, 2026 at 8:51 AM
PhD Submitted: Consumer feedback as a catalyst for professional learning in occupational therapy practice education
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♦️Launching 30 January #EACHOT
Employability and Career Hub for Occupational Therapist. (EACHOT)
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Employability and Career Hub for Occupational Therapist. (EACHOT)
Subscribe here for ACCESS:
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January 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM
♦️Launching 30 January #EACHOT
Employability and Career Hub for Occupational Therapist. (EACHOT)
Subscribe here for ACCESS:
elizabethcasson.org.uk/subscribe/
Employability and Career Hub for Occupational Therapist. (EACHOT)
Subscribe here for ACCESS:
elizabethcasson.org.uk/subscribe/