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Lisa Westhorpe (She/Her) MSc OTR

@Lisa_D_OT

SfC National Lead OT, previous OT business owner, mama, charity shopper, yogi, INFJ, optimist. Philosophy: dance while you've got the chance
Northumberland, UK nurtureot.com Joined June 2011
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Lisa Westhorpe (She/Her) MSc OTR @Lisa_D_OT
Thanks for having me @teesuniot @TeesUniSHLS, always a pleasure to work with your students. They really engaged with #entrepreneurship & #innovation in #OccupationalTherapy, exciting for the future of OT #OccupationalTherapist #OTStudent #PhysicalActivity @sportforconf @MovingOTs
Really inspirational and engaging session on entrepreneurs in #OccupationalTherapy from @Lisa_D_OT @sportforconf with our OT Apprentices @teesuniot @TeesUniSHLS
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Lisa Westhorpe (She/Her) MSc OTR @Lisa_D_OT
What matters to people? Meaningful activities, which is why #OccupationalTherapists make great leaders 💚

#WhatMatters #LivedExperience #OccupationalTherapy #PersonCentred #OT
Helen Bevan Verified account @HelenBevan Dec 20, 2024
A new report on improving public sector productivity, published by @Demos. It says that leaders often focus on “what works” for efficiency, rather than “what matters” to people. The report proposes a shift towards a "strengths-based, person-led" model which allows us to shift away from productivity from the perspective of services, to productivity from the perspective of people who use services. It says this switch will improve both outcomes & efficiency:
demos.co.uk/research/the-m….
Blog on applying this approach in action (with links to some great resources): linkedin.com/pulse/moving-m…. By @Noelito.
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Lisa Westhorpe (She/Her) MSc OTR @Lisa_D_OT
In case you’re looking for a good news story today …

Check out @sportforconf hosting the Sports Minister, demonstrating the power of meaningful physical activity & the role #OccupationalTherapists play in promoting health & community, & preventing ill health.

#OTWeek2024 #OT
"The people who are here today come from all different parts of our local community"

Having fun, making friends, and staying active is vital for leading a healthier, happier, life, as those involved in @ActiveEssex explain
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