Cardiff City Mental Hospital is also renowned for setting up one of the first, #OccupationalTherapy departments in the UK in 1930. Read about the remarkable life of Patricia Sunderland: bulletin.ukahn.org/patricia-sun...

Whitchurch Hospital Historical Society@whitchurchhospital.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Hello 👋🏻 to all our new followers, it’s lovely to see all of you. We share the history of the Cardiff City Mental Hospital, later known as Whitchurch Hospital. The hospital also served as a military hospital during both World Wars. The hospital closed to patients, 10years ago, in April 2016

Thanks @socwhistory.bsky.com for marking the amazing contributions of Jane Addams. She is recognised as a pioneer-proponent of #OccupationalTherapy too. www.hst-journal.com/index.php/hs...

Social Work History Network@socwkhistory.bsky.social · 4mo ago

This day in social work history⏳ 21st May 1935: Jane Addams, American activist, suffragist, author, and social worker died in Chicago at the age of 74. Sometimes referred to as the “mother of social work” for her work in the field, Addams was the co-founder of Hull House.

Thanks @skyebarbic.bsky.social for sharing a powerful and persuasive call for action - about the past and future of mental health #OccupationalTherapy in Canada.

Skye Barbic@skyebarbic.bsky.social · 4mo ago

New piece in OT Now. bluetoad.com/article/Recl... #occupationaltherapy @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @othistorymatters.bsky.social

Essential, challenging reading: The shadow side of #OccupationalTherapy: Necropower, state racism and colonialism. Well done Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy for balancing positive narratives and critically exposing our flawed #OTHistory doi.org/10.1080/1103...

The shadow side of occupational therapy: Necropower, state racism and colonialism

In the Global North, advances in occupational therapy benefitted unduly from the oppression, disablement and suffering of thousands of people in the South (and beyond). To prevent the recurrence of...

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Wow! Only read the blog but this research is mind-blowingly relevant for #OccupationalTherapy #OccupationalTherapists Please share, read and tell us what you think. Blog: scienceblog.com/visiting-a-m... Research fee to read in Innovation in Aging doi.org/10.1093/gero...

Visiting a Museum Once a Week Slows Biological Aging as Much as Regular Exercise

Methyl molecules attach to DNA at predictable sites across the genome, accumulating over a lifetime in patterns so regular that researchers can read them

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Love Matron King's sophisticated description of grading activities in 1934. It shows she understood principles of #OccupationalTherapy Wonder if it's because she, along with other UK nurses, visited Canada/USA in summer 1929. Anyone know about this tour?

Whitchurch Hospital Historical Society@whitchurchhospital.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Day 7 @arascot.bsky.social #Archive30 #ArchiveAnimals Here is Matron Edith King with her dogs, Peter & brother. Currently research is Matron King so do get in touch if you have any information. This article is from the Nursing Times, February 24, 1934 #HistNursing #CardiffCityMentalHospital

1/2 Great toolkit, shared on X, thanks @sportinghistory www.sportingheritage.org.uk/content/tool... The principles and practical tips apply to preserving #OccupationalTherapy heritage too.

A call to action to make occupational therapy history matter

Purpose. The purpose of this call to action to make occupational therapy history matter. Historical knowledge is a rich source of professional values and insights into the art, science and practice of...

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Fascinating - history of cycling.

Wheels for Wellbeing@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 6mo ago

Written for the International Cycling History Conference, ‘Cycling and Disability’ a paper by Kevin Hickman, Trustee of WfW and Isabelle Clement, Director, is an insightful delve into the history of cycling, and how it has, and always will boost the physical and mental wellbeing of Disabled people.

Fascinating - history of cycling.

Wheels for Wellbeing@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 6mo ago

Written for the International Cycling History Conference, ‘Cycling and Disability’ a paper by Kevin Hickman, Trustee of WfW and Isabelle Clement, Director, is an insightful delve into the history of cycling, and how it has, and always will boost the physical and mental wellbeing of Disabled people.

An historic moment @thewfot Congratulations to Dr Tecla Mlambo, new President @ZAOT_zw Zimbabwean delegate, active member of Occupational Therapy Africa Regional Group @OTARG_ wfot.org/news/2026/te...

News: Tecla Mlambo, WFOT President 2026-2030 | WFOT

Dr. Tecla Mlambo, a senior lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe, was introduced as the incoming President of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists…

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Hot off the press!! 2026 @thewfot Education Standards - special section about understanding local #OccupationalTherapy history for professional identity, to honour pioneers and value culture and heritage. wfot.org/education/wf...

1/2 Patricia Vinnicombe, a South African archaeologist and #OccupationalTherapist was born OTD in 1932. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrici...

Remembering the founding of #OccupationalTherapy at Consolation House on this day. x.com/i/status/203...

OT History Matters on X: "Muchas gracias! Remembering the founding of #OccupationalTherapy How are @AOTAInc are marking their birthday?" / X

Muchas gracias! Remembering the founding of #OccupationalTherapy How are @AOTAInc are marking their birthday?

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Success with this important case. Humanities and history matters - everywhere .

American Historical Association@historians.org · 6mo ago

Why this matters: public support for the humanities helps preserve archives, support research, and bring history to communities across the country. Learn more about the case and what’s at stake: (5/5)

These biases apply to all #OccupationalTherapy research right? What are we @theWFOT, national professional associations and journal editors doing about it? Please share and tell. PS ignore advert and go to story in British Medical Journal www.bmj.com/content/392/...

Language and geographical bias limits global health research

Research in global health must expand its scope beyond English language publishing to ensure inclusivity, writes Abdourahmane Ndong Each time I engage with global health research I am reminded of ho...

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A pioneer #OccupationalTherapist with an amazing legacy. Learn about her life and contributions to #OccupationalTherapy across the world. We've expanded her biography. Enjoy. Be inspired to commemorate notable occupational therapists with an entry on Wikipedia too en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_S...

Clare S. Spackman - Wikipedia

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Testing copy & paste from X, as duplication is tedious! Update about Helen S Willard on Wikipedia. x.com/i/status/202...

OT History Matters on X: "Yes you did! See the spike in views of Willard's Wikipedia entry around 7-8th February, when we expanded her biography. Guess who is next? Yes, Clare Spackman. https://t.co/zxTKVbQIYl" / X

Yes you did! See the spike in views of Willard's Wikipedia entry around 7-8th February, when we expanded her biography. Guess who is next? Yes, Clare Spackman. https://t.co/zxTKVbQIYl

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Approaching a grim anniversary: 24 February 2022, Putin announced a "special military operation" to "demilitarize and denazify" Ukraine. acleddata.com/series/confl...

Conflict Watchlist 2026

ACLED’s Conflict Watchlist highlights 10 countries and regions projected to face armed conflict, political unrest, and humanitarian emergencies in 2026. Each country and regional report assesses the s...

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Tack for sharing important research #WFOT2026

U-CARE@u-care.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Docent Sophie Gaber is at #WFOT2026 in Bangkok, presenting research on: 🔹participation for older adults in nursing homes 🔹interdisciplinary care environments 🔹digital inequities among women experiencing homelessness Read more: www.uu.se/en/centre/u-... #UCARE #OccupationalTherapy #WFOT2026

Endings ##WFOT2026 Thanks to all the delegates for sharing their excitement and learning from beautiful Bangkok amongst global community of #OccupationalTherapy personnel. Special thanks to @thewfot team and organisers for another fabulous World Congress.

OT Lisa B@otlisab.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Lots to reflect on in the closing session at #WFOT2026 about the future of the profession - key takeaways for my practice: - Equipping our #SalfordUniOT graduates with entrepreneurship and leadership skills is key - We need to encourage and support students to make global networks whilst studying

Ooh - neat app. Shared #WFOT2026

Susan Lin, ScD, OT/L, FACRM, FAOTA@susanlinot.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Free app, 3DADAPT, connects people with disabilities & clinicians/students to find and order small 3D devices. Sara Benham #WFOT2026 #AssistiveTech

Thanks for sharing here too! Is this the UK contingent at #WFOT2026?

OT Lisa B@otlisab.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Great day at #WFOT2026 yesterday, listened to some inspiring talks, made connections with international (and UK!) occupational therapists and shared work on practice education enablers and barriers and queering the curriculum Lots to bring back and share with colleagues and students #SalfordUniOT

Welcome! Team work at the heart of rehabilitation. #WFOT2026

Physiopedia@physio-pedia.com · 7mo ago

Our team is at the World Federation of OT Congress this week! 🌍 So proud to be part of this incredible rehabilitation community! 💚 #WFOT2026 #OccupationalTherapy #Physiopedia #RehabEducation

Stunning poster reveals - shares so much #WFOT2026

Susan Lin, ScD, OT/L, FACRM, FAOTA@susanlinot.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Co-designing a lifestyle-oriented intervention for people with chronic pain: rapid analysis | 1 theme: need for flexible, personalized, hands-on intervention. - Julie Masse #WFOT2026 @participatorymed.bsky.social

Great to see 1st post about #WFOT2026 Pride too Samantha Shann, @thewfot President

Royal College of Occupational Therapists@thercot.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Strong UK leadership at the 19th WFOT Congress today. Karin Orman shared clear, practical insight on innovation and practice development, adding real value to global discussions about occupational therapy. #WFOT2026

Great to see Canadian contingent #WFOT2026 One of @thewfot founder members in 1952

Skye Barbic@skyebarbic.bsky.social · 7mo ago

WFOT2026! BKK

We're listening in Bangkok and beyond #WFOT2026

Dee Christie OBE FRCOT Hon.Dlitt@connected2deeot.bsky.social · 7mo ago

If you’re at #WFOT2026 go to this session and & support @elizabethcasson.bsky.social presenting the fantastic work of our Observatory: Focus on Fairness 1.30 11 Feb Nile Room 3-4 We are a small U.K. charity celebrating OT just as our Founder Dr Elizabeth Casson intended #BeMoreElizabeth

Doing, a simple but powerful message #WFOT2026

Susan Lin, ScD, OT/L, FACRM, FAOTA@susanlinot.bsky.social · 7mo ago

“Partnerships start by doing. Start by doing something small. Genuinely co-ownership involves open and honest communication and problem-solving.”-Samantha Shann, WFOT President #WFOT2026 @participatorymed.bsky.social

Really ... wow numbers and need #WFOT2026

OT Lisa B@otlisab.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Kylie Shae from the world health organisation #WFOT2026 tells us 2.5 billion people currently need adaptive equipment or assistive tech yet only 1 billion currently have it. Occupational therapists key to bridging that gap worldwide.

Remember this announcement at #WFOT2022? We do!! Eagerly awaiting an update ink #WFOT2026 about collating the #OTHistory in each country for 75th WFOT anniversary. Please share any breaking news!