Avril Drummond
@avrildrummond1.bsky.social
Rehabilitation Researcher and occupational therapist. Professor. Editor of Clinical Rehabilitation. Trustee Stroke Association and Elizabeth Casson Trust.
One of the most successful pedestrian streets in the world, the Strøget in Copenhagen, was filled with cars until a 2 year pedestrianization pilot project in 1962. The opposition argued “no cars means no business,” but the street has been a massive retail success, the city’s busiest shopping street.
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Leaving Beford, crash at 17:12, no horns, warnings, explosions, just sudden impact. No terrorism signs. Destination St Pancras. Emergency services here, ambulances, fire, police, helicopters
Lend your support to entrepreneurs in low-income countries through @lendwithcare.bsky.social Make your first loan for free with this link! lendwithcare.org/referral/KPJ...
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Peacock Spider (genus Maratus), a group of tiny Australian jumping spiders famous for their vibrant colours and elaborate courtship dances to attract its mate. They are very tiny in size only between 2-5 millimetres ( the size of a pea)
The Danish gov’t has installed floating platforms planted with wildflowers and native vegetation in the harbors and canals of Copenhagen, to create urban habitat sanctuaries for birds, bees, pollinators, insects, and even some aquatic life. #FlowersOfBluesky #InnovativeSolutions💡
Hello, I’m looking for views from HCPC registered occupational therapists who currently work in any adult inpatient mental health setting in the UK. See this short survey: lnkd.in/e59hcDtr
Good morning! Sunset. Yarmouth County Nova Scotia photographed by Heidi Smith...
🎉 Congratulations to all #ESOC2026 award winners! We're thrilled to recognise this year's outstanding recipients in stroke research and care: 🏅 Young Research Investigator Award 🏅 Best Poster Awards 🏅 Best Visual Abstract Award 🏅 YSRPS Winner 🏅 Travel Grant Recipients
‘The greatest ambassador for life on Earth’: Tributes paid to David Attenborough on his 100th birthday
‘The greatest ambassador for life on Earth’: Tributes paid to David Attenborough on his 100th birthday
Naturalist says he has been ‘overwhelmed by greetings’ as milestone is marked with event at Royal Albert Hall David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings” for his centenary on Friday and thanked wellwishers “most sincerely”. The naturalist said he had hoped to celebrate his 100th birthday quietly. Instead, the milestone will be marked with a live event at the Royal Albert Hall broadcast on BBC One, featuring music from his programmes as well as stories and reflections from public figures and leading advocates for the natural world. In a recorded audio message shared on Thursday night, Attenborough said: “I had rather thought that I would celebrate my 100th birthday quietly, but it seems that many of you have had other ideas. Continue reading...
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Sir David Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday greetings – audio
Sir David Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday greetings – audio
Sir David Attenborough has released an audio message thanking the public for the flood of goodwill messages sent in the run-up to his 100th birthday. The veteran broadcaster said he had expected to celebrate quietly, but expressed gratitude for the well-wishes he had received. Attenborough, who was born on 8 May 1926, joined the BBC in 1952 and went on to become one of the world's most respected and influential wildlife presenters * Tiny parasitic wasp named after David Attenborough for his 100th birthday Continue reading...
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The May issue of OT Today has landed! Read Jemma Channing's reflections on developing the current Strike A Light exhibition alongside co-curator Dr Sophie Knight. See the exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum until 16th May. tinyurl.com/ydjpwxce #ots #OccupationalTherapy #StrikeALight
“We moved from being a part of nature to being apart from nature.” — Sir David Attenborough
David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100 reut.rs/3P0iwuM
David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100
Britain's David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world's most authoritative voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, will on Friday celebrate his 100th birthday.
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Very happy to receive my @nihr.bsky.social GEKO Trial mug today promoting this awesome trial investigating genicular embolisation for osteoarthritis of the knee, led by @ndorms.bsky.social - thanks guys!
NASA captured one of the most detailed views ever taken of Jupiter
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I have been wanting to hike for YEARS but unable because of my spine injury. It’s taken one year and four months of determination and working hard on my mobility, but today I DID IT. I could cry. You people have no idea. I never, ever thought I’d be able to do anything like that ever again. ❤️
♦️THIS WEEK - In Conversation with... @connected2deeot.bsky.social & Samantha Shann 🔻Add to diaries; use this link to join: bit.ly/4sfDQKX #BeMoreElizabeth #Leadership
Witness the breathtaking moment as two juvenile blue whales surface together in the ocean. A rare glimpse of these magnificent giants in their natural habitat.
Tomorrow - Strike A Light: The Art and Science of Occupational Therapy opens to the public. The first exhibition of its kind in the UK dedicated to occupational therapy. Here's a few sneak peeks before the doors open. 🌍 Rugby Art Gallery and Museum 📅 Opens tomorrow, 15th April 2026 ⏰ 10am - 5pm
🚨 Christina Koch has officially become the farthest any woman has ever traveled from Earth
🚨 UK OTs working in inpatient mental health – I need your voice! I’m recruiting HCPC-registered OTs working in UK adult inpatient MH to explore MOHO assessment use 🧠 ⏱️ Quick survey 🎁 Optional prize draw as a thank you Survey link below: 🔗 livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0C… 🙏 Please share
