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John Turner MBE
@johntxbx.bsky.social
Expert by Experience & passionate about patient participation in medical research. CEO The Respite Association. PPI rep @acmedsci & NICE. PPI on research at @liverpooluni & Leicester Uni plus member COMET Initiative. Mental Health Act volunteer. own views
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A few people have asked me why I prefer to be called 'an expert by experience' rather than a patient participant. In explaining, there are two important factors to consider. 1) This is my preference and I can't speak for all 'patient participants' and
This is such a brilliant idea, @acmedsci.bsky.social putting its money where its philosophy is, of embedding experts by experience from the design stage.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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This is definitely one not to miss as it provides all the background to the Employability and Career Hub for OTs (EACHOT) created by Dr Lisa Taylor for her @elizabethcasson.bsky.social
Fellowship. It is a mine of valuable info/advice and launches on the Trust web 30/1/26 Watch 👇🏻
❣️OT Advent - Day 10
🪟Window 10🎄

youtu.be/7c6BPnJVq9o
December 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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BIG Thank You for all your support OT Show last week. #bemoreelizabeth
#2026
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The chance to listen and learn is never to be wasted @connected2deeot.bsky.social
Reflecting on the OTShow & why OTs love f to f events. Yes to sessions but for me its networking opportunities. So many great conversations that I’ll share at next @elizabethcasson.bsky.social
board meeting as they inform what we do to further OT. What’s important to you at such an event?
a poster that says ' networking is doing not just dreaming ' on it
ALT: a poster that says ' networking is doing not just dreaming ' on it
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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♦️We've Arrived♦️

All set up and looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow @theotshow.bsky.social

The #ot event of the year. 📸🤳

#BeMoreElizabeth
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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FREE WEBINAR with @elizabethcasson.bsky.social Fellow Dr Lisa Taylor

Learn all about EACHOT
Monday 01 December at 1300hrs (GMT)

bit.ly/3L6A2ep

PLEASE SHARE 💌
#EACHOT #BeMoreElizabeth #OTS
November 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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@elizabethcasson.bsky.social please tag us in ALL your memories from the @theotshow.bsky.social next week.
🏷️📸🤳
November 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Amazing way to spend a day, out in the wilds of Dartmoor with @kateturnerot.bsky.social , windswept, a bit damp but invigorated
November 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Methinks you may be enjoying the part too much🤣 @reecedinsdale.bsky.social
Deep into our technical rehearsals now and Mr Scrooge is beginning to take over. 👀
#AChristmasCarol
#LeedsPlayhouse
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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🌟We are open to surrounding counties for those asking🌟

All we need if engagement with the dementia groups based in Rugby

elizabethcasson.org.uk/about-us/new...
November 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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♦️what is #thechallenge ?? Come and join us at The OT Show and win Prizes 🧶🎈🌟

#theotchallenge
@theotshow.bsky.social #prizes
#bemoreelizzabeth
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Check out Martina Tierney Podcast featuring @connected2deeot.bsky.social on all things OT.

youtu.be/rCHE-VmObUg

#bemoreelizabeth #occupationaltherapy
November 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Wish I was in Warwickshire… and an artist 🤣🤣
🌟Exciting Opportunity!🌟

@elizabethcasson.bsky.social is calling artists for Strike A Light: The Art & Science of Occupational Therapy at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum!

All INFO: elizabethcasson.org.uk/strike-a-light...

#BeMoreElizabeth PLEASE SHARE💌
November 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Colour me intrigued… and red, so,so Red😎
♦️23 Days till The OT Show ♦️
We have some odd things going on!!!! What could this mean. It's going to be "a mystery tour" of #ot
If you want to find out. Come visit us at Stand J50 and the exciting @elizabethcasson.bsky.social ZONE 🗺️
See you there #bemoreelizabeth

www.theotshow.com/ectbanner
November 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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This week is #NationalTrusteeWeek2025 so I take a moment to pause and thank all the trustees of @elizabethcasson.bsky.social
They give time, energy and expertise to the Trust and enhance our work 100% 👏👏
November 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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♦️National Trustee Week♦️

@elizabethcasson.bsky.social Thank YOU⭐️

#BeMoreElizabeth
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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♦️Introducing♦️

Dr Vimal Sriram who joins our Board of Trustees.

We are honoured to welcome Vimal to our team and to represent all #ots in furthering the profession. Lots of fresh ideas coming soon⭐️

@vimalsrir.bsky.social #bemoreelizabeth
#worldotday2025
October 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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♦️Introducing♦️

Dr Matumo Ramafikeng who joins our Board of Trustees.

We are excited to welcome Matumo to the team and her support for our Strategic Plans for 2025-2030.
Fresh ideas to come⭐️
#bemoreelizabeth
October 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
And which reality is it that you are referring to @caimhmc.bsky.social … genuinely curious 🤣
People of ireland - the prodigal son has returned! Aka Me! Joined in Dublin by Brendan ‘the voice’ McDonald.
And we promise to have you home in time to see celebrity traitors.*

*dependant on where you live. All promises not actual promises. Reality is subject to change.
October 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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It was a delight to attend the 20th birthday party of @BigIssueInvest yesterday on behalf of @RespiteAssociation We're so grateful because BII invested in us to help maximise our impact. I'm still thinking about the power of @johnbirdswords speech this morning the whole event was inspiring.
October 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Genuinely excited to have my copy @caimhmc.bsky.social
Ring The Bells book 5 of The Stranger Times series is out today!! Available everywhere.
Well, not newsagents.
Or hairdressers.
Almost no nail saloons.
Come to think of it - book shops. Really mainly available in book shops.
October 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Very excited to collect the keys to our new caravan at Llandulas from Joe @ The Beach. aelwyd Alex replaces LanYMor Hafan.
October 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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⏰Time Flies - not long until the #OT event of the year @theotshow.bsky.social

More Info and FREE Tickets:
www.theotshow.com/ectbanner

Come and see the ECT Zone & Stand J50. #BeMoreElizabeth
October 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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♦️LAST CALL♦️ 🚨

Applications close TOMORROW (Tuesday 30 September at 5pm)

Apply NOW for Doctoral Studies Award: elizabethcasson.org.uk/funding/doct...

#BeMoreElizabeth
September 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Excited to be at the Solicitors' conference in Birmingham! Looking forward to meeting attendees and spreading the word about the vital work we do to support unpaid carers #respite #carers
September 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM