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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John Turner MBE
@johntxbx.bsky.social
· Jan 31
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
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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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 👇🏻
Fellowship. It is a mine of valuable info/advice and launches on the Trust web 30/1/26 Watch 👇🏻
December 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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 👇🏻
Fellowship. It is a mine of valuable info/advice and launches on the Trust web 30/1/26 Watch 👇🏻
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BIG Thank You for all your support OT Show last week. #bemoreelizabeth
#2026
#2026
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
BIG Thank You for all your support OT Show last week. #bemoreelizabeth
#2026
#2026
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?
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
The chance to listen and learn is never to be wasted @connected2deeot.bsky.social
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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
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
♦️We've Arrived♦️
All set up and looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow @theotshow.bsky.social
The #ot event of the year. 📸🤳
#BeMoreElizabeth
All set up and looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow @theotshow.bsky.social
The #ot event of the year. 📸🤳
#BeMoreElizabeth
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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
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
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
Learn all about EACHOT
Monday 01 December at 1300hrs (GMT)
bit.ly/3L6A2ep
PLEASE SHARE 💌
#EACHOT #BeMoreElizabeth #OTS
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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
@elizabethcasson.bsky.social please tag us in ALL your memories from the @theotshow.bsky.social next week.
🏷️📸🤳
🏷️📸🤳
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
Amazing way to spend a day, out in the wilds of Dartmoor with @kateturnerot.bsky.social , windswept, a bit damp but invigorated
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
#AChristmasCarol
#LeedsPlayhouse
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Methinks you may be enjoying the part too much🤣 @reecedinsdale.bsky.social
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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...
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
🌟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...
All we need if engagement with the dementia groups based in Rugby
elizabethcasson.org.uk/about-us/new...
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♦️what is #thechallenge ?? Come and join us at The OT Show and win Prizes 🧶🎈🌟
#theotchallenge
@theotshow.bsky.social #prizes
#bemoreelizzabeth
#theotchallenge
@theotshow.bsky.social #prizes
#bemoreelizzabeth
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
♦️what is #thechallenge ?? Come and join us at The OT Show and win Prizes 🧶🎈🌟
#theotchallenge
@theotshow.bsky.social #prizes
#bemoreelizzabeth
#theotchallenge
@theotshow.bsky.social #prizes
#bemoreelizzabeth
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Check out Martina Tierney Podcast featuring @connected2deeot.bsky.social on all things OT.
youtu.be/rCHE-VmObUg
#bemoreelizabeth #occupationaltherapy
youtu.be/rCHE-VmObUg
#bemoreelizabeth #occupationaltherapy
November 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Check out Martina Tierney Podcast featuring @connected2deeot.bsky.social on all things OT.
youtu.be/rCHE-VmObUg
#bemoreelizabeth #occupationaltherapy
youtu.be/rCHE-VmObUg
#bemoreelizabeth #occupationaltherapy
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💌
@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
Wish I was in Warwickshire… and an artist 🤣🤣
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
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
Colour me intrigued… and red, so,so Red😎
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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% 👏👏
They give time, energy and expertise to the Trust and enhance our work 100% 👏👏
November 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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% 👏👏
They give time, energy and expertise to the Trust and enhance our work 100% 👏👏
Reposted by John Turner MBE
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Reposted by John Turner MBE
♦️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
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
♦️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
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
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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
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
♦️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
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
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.
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
And which reality is it that you are referring to @caimhmc.bsky.social … genuinely curious 🤣
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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
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.
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.
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
Genuinely excited to have my copy @caimhmc.bsky.social
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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
Very excited to collect the keys to our new caravan at Llandulas from Joe @ The Beach. aelwyd Alex replaces LanYMor Hafan.
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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
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
⏰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
More Info and FREE Tickets:
www.theotshow.com/ectbanner
Come and see the ECT Zone & Stand J50. #BeMoreElizabeth
Reposted by John Turner MBE
♦️LAST CALL♦️ 🚨
Applications close TOMORROW (Tuesday 30 September at 5pm)
Apply NOW for Doctoral Studies Award: elizabethcasson.org.uk/funding/doct...
#BeMoreElizabeth
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
♦️LAST CALL♦️ 🚨
Applications close TOMORROW (Tuesday 30 September at 5pm)
Apply NOW for Doctoral Studies Award: elizabethcasson.org.uk/funding/doct...
#BeMoreElizabeth
Applications close TOMORROW (Tuesday 30 September at 5pm)
Apply NOW for Doctoral Studies Award: elizabethcasson.org.uk/funding/doct...
#BeMoreElizabeth
