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One craft group. A whole new sense of purpose. Leona, from Community Mental Health, shares how participating in creative expression can truly changes someone's life. This OT Week, celebrate the profession that makes participation possible. Explore the campaign here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4zbMX33 #OTWeek…

Confidence to speak up changes everything. Jacqueline’s menopause workshops help racially minoritised women feel ready to talk to their GP and to stop seeing menopause as something to hide. This is what participation looks like, this OT Week and every day 🙌 #OTWeek2026…

Fun, confidence and new friends. That’s what these young players found through wheelchair basketball, and it’s exactly why learning about accessible sport matters so much for our OT students 💛 Participation changes everything and OT Week 2026 is here to prove it 🏀 #OTWeek2026…

What’s the most creative solution you’ve found, or seen an OT come up with, to help someone participate? For Lauren, our housing specialist OT, it was turning an everyday object into something easier and more fun to use 🦆 That’s the whole idea behind OT Week 2026’s theme, Participation Changes…

Occupational therapy turns up in places you might not expect, like driving assessment centres. Saru works with people to help them get back on the road, using specialist adaptations and rehabilitation to overcome any barriers to driving. For some, it means returning to work, for others, it’s about…

Kiran, a neurology OT, shares what participation means to her personally. It’s a good reminder that participation isn’t something we only help others with, it’s taking part in an activity where the rest of the world disappears. This OT Week, we want to hear from you: how has participation changed…

This is the perfect week to give OTs their flowers from everyone in the medical community. Dr. Hilary Jones MBE knows the impact that OTs can have on people experiencing life changes, including medical interventions. OTs help people reconnect with what matters most and empower them to feel…

Meet Weekday Wow Factor, an OT led organisation in Scotland supporting people over 50 who are living with dementia or social isolation. They run daytime discos, this one was in collaboration with the Scottish Hindu Foundation to celebrate Diwali! As you can see, the room came alive with colour…

Getting out of bed in the morning, cooking a meal in your own kitchen or stepping outside to feel the fresh air. These might seem like everyday moments, but they can mean everything. These are just some of the things occupational therapists help people work towards in intermediate care. Yvonne…

So many lives are touched by the work of occupational therapists. This OT Week, we learn from lived experience partners, with real stories, just how participation truly changes everything. Occupational therapists can work in a holistic way to support you participating in everyday - but meaningful…

It's here! Welcome to OT Week 2026. What happens when sport, inclusion and occupational therapy come together? Meet the Brunel Bulls, an inclusive community wheelchair basketball club for children in West London. Run by Brunel University's Occupational Therapy department, the club creates an…

We want occupational therapists to share authentic stories about the difference participation makes. Tell us about a time you've supported someone to take part in something meaningful or share a personal example of participation making a difference in your own life! Take a look at the example…

Clear communication is such a key part of occupational therapy. These are some great tips for when it's hard to find the exact words to put your skill, your practice and your impact into words. A must-watch for OTs of all levels. 🎥 @wendsz__ is another amazing OT whose words help us celebrate…

Final placement nerves? Here’s 3 tips to help you head into practice with confidence. Qualified OTs, let’s support the next generation by sharing one thing you wish someone had told you before your final placement? 💬 🎥 The Quiet Confidence OT - One of many voices we're proud to spotlight this…

Is occupational therapy for you? This one if for all the potential occupational therapists, everyone who is curious or needs a nudge to start their journey into occupational therapy. Hear about the skills and interests that might indicate our wonderful profession could be for you. @ayodarlinggg is…

📣 OT Week 2026 is nearly here! From 2–8 November, we're coming together to celebrate occupational therapy under this year's theme: Participation Changes Everything. Whether it's returning to work, reconnecting with family, enjoying a favourite hobby or taking part in community life, occupational…

Happy Allied Health Professions Day! Today, we’re celebrating occupational therapists and the difference they make to people’s lives every day. From helping people return to the activities that matter to them, to supporting prevention, rehabilitation and recovery, OTs make a vital contribution to…

We have to stop telling people to become OTs, or we’re in danger or having too many caring, passionate individuals ready to make a change in the community. We love this playful explanation of how amazing OTs are and how important their impact can be. This year's Black History Month theme…

Sexual health is part of overall health and wellbeing, but it's not always part of the conversation. Learn from OT Nikki's approach ☝️ #SexualHealthAwarenessWeek #LetsConnect #SexualHealthAwarenessWeek2026

What is the PLISSIT model and why does it exist? 🤔 OT Nikki breaks it down: Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, Intensive Therapy. A simple way to start sexual health conversations with patients. How are you going to implement PLISSIT in your area of practice? Tell us below 💬…

Occupational therapists see the meaning behind the moment. The activities, routines and roles that make us who we are and connect us to the people and places that matter most. Rehab Awareness Week wrapped up last week, but this message doesn't clock off with it. Rehabilitation is about more than…

What does a day in the life of a sexual health OT look like? Like any area of OT, no two days are quite the same. For Nikki, her day meant time in clinic, catching up with colleagues from different specialisms and some space to read, research and plan. 🩺 📚 What did your day in OT look like today?…

These might look like small moments - but they build the confidence every child needs 🧵 Some children and young people have difficulty doing the things they want or have to do because they have physical, learning or mental health needs. A child may struggle due to illness or family circumstances…

We don't need to tell you that no two OT roles look the same. Let’s take a glimpse into Michelles role in Mental Health Services for older people as she shows us the difference it makes to the confidence and independence of the people she supports.👆 @northumbrianhs

Why would a neurodivergent person see an occupational therapist? 🎥 OT Teresa shares her own insight into what that support can look like and why it matters. 📸 @teresajoyce_ot

What hat are you currently wearing in your role? 🎩 We're all different and so are the occupations that matter to us. They vary depending on our environment, interests and values, talents and skills, so it makes sense we wear many different hats throughout our OT career. 📸 @leapsandboundsot

This one is for anyone thinking about a career in occupational therapy and it's a must-watch. Watch, answer honestly, and see if OT could be the career for you. If the answer is yes, you might just love being an OT. @teresajoyce_ot

Mr. the OT’s advice for newly qualified OTs and OT students is a must-watch. No one expects you to know everything after graduating; enjoy the learning process. You will never know it all, keep evolving and growing every day. Don’t be afraid to develop new ways of doing things, and keep evidence…

With the World Cup on, we thought it was right to reshare this amazing story. A ball, two jumpers and a moment that mattered ⚽ When a young patient called Isaiah shared a wish to play football, the St Christophers Hospice team came together to make it happen. This created a moment of joy…

Occupational therapists see the meaning behind the moment. Whether it's watching from the stands, playing with friends or simply following your team, those experiences are a key part of people's lives. Supporting people to stay connected to the things that matter most to them is at the heart of…