Officially presented at the BU OT Innovations Conference! My project focused on a Sickle Cell Crisis Pathway to improve A&E care with non-pharmacological pain relief & sensory modulation.

Here’s to a future of impactful and innovative practice! #OTStudent #HealthcareInnovation

What an incredible experience we’ve had over the past two days!

Thank you to The OT Show for hosting an amazing event, connecting the vibrant and diverse community of occupational therapy students and healthcare professionals.

#OTShow2024 #occupationaltherapy #RCOT

Day 1… Completed it mate!!

Such a brilliant day networking and grabbing all the tote bags & freebies with @sarahot24.bsky.social

#OTShow2024 #OccupationalTherapy #RCOT

“People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” - Martina Tierney #ThePowerOfOT #OTShow2024

We have reached 150 which is the maximum number of OTs I can add to one starter pack. So good to see the OT community grow on this platform.

I have set up Occupational Therapy starter pack 2 🙌

#OccupationalTherapy
#OccupationalTherapists

go.bsky.app/BMUaY5w

You’d be surprised who’s watching your journey and being inspired by it.

Don’t quit! 💚

In case you don’t know, you can use Bluesky directory to search for starter packs based on your interests.

There is something for everyone.

For #OccupationalTherapists there are 3 starter packs.

Link to the directory:

blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs

The OT Potential Podcast is hands down one of the greatest resources. Found this episode on leadership so enlightening and it’s left me feeling inspired with an innovation I’ll be proposing in under two weeks time!

open.spotify.com/episode/2hwb...

A little encouragement for the day:

You are the author of your own story, so you must write it in the way you’d like it to be read.

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I beg your finest pardon?!

Is there a glimmer of hope for the folks across the pond?

www.thenation.com/article/poli...

My pass just arrived in the post!
Really looking forward to the #OTShow2024

#OccupationalTherapy

When a patient living with #SickleCell disease hits the ER with pain, they should get pain meds IMMEDIATELY. A hefty first dose of pain meds can result in better outcomes.

They do not need your narrative, suspicion or discrimination.

They need your help. Be a champion for them.

While researching, I came across a paper that found UK health professionals, especially in A&E, often hold biases against #SickleCell patients—seeing them as drug-seeking or exaggerating pain. Many also ignore NICE pain relief guidelines. It was written in 2023.

It’s a beautiful day to be the person you’ve always wanted to be. Re-commit to the habits that bring you joy, sustain your wellbeing, and enhance your focus.

Re-commit to yourself.
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Instead of trying to change who you are, start giving yourself permission to feel good.
Transform your own world and you'll hone the skills needed to change the world around you.

The decisions you make today, determine the stories you tell tomorrow.

Bluesky… What a breath of fresh air!!