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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · Nov 30

BLOG Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead. An update report on transforming the allied health professions’ contribution to supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers in Scotland letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2024/11/28/c...

Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead.

www.alzscot.org/ahpdementia Today we are launching the third AHP report in dementia called Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead. An update report on transforming the a…

letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 11h

Last day of an inspiring conference at #35AEC & a privilege to have the opportunity to share 3 posters & present on our AHPDementia policy. You can find all our work at www.alzscot.org/ahpresources and www.cpcs.online. @alzscot.bsky.social

Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 1d

& two posters are shared all day today at #35AEC showcasing connecting people connecting support (our AHP policy in Scotland) being delivered @alzscot.bsky.social

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 2d

Great first day at #35AEC Margaret and Stuart share their peer resource, Jess sharing impact of occupational therapy home based memory rehabilitation, presentation on the important role of speech and language therapy and then learning about childhood dementia.

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 3d

BLOG What does rehabilitation mean to you, Morna, in your role as an occupational therapist? ‘The potential of rehabilitation…has enabled someone with dementia the opportunities to engage with their world in the best way possible’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/10/02/w... #Right2Rehab

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 3d

Join me on #AHPsDay for the rescheduled Dementia Community webinar Connecting You to Support. Integrating rehabilitation for people with dementia into allied health professional practice. Book here.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connecting... #AHPsDayScot #AHPsScot

Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 8d

Forty years ago to the day I joined the register as an occupational therapist at @hcpc.bsky.social & my career began. Taking the time for a bit of quiet reflection on the amazing opportunities I have had & continue to have & the lasting friendships I have made on the way #Yearof85 #York 💚

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 14d

Lots of inspiring conversations and our self management AHP dementia resources are supporting “self directed rehabilitation’ / universal offer

Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 16d

All set for an amazing day of conversations, reflections & learning at the alzheimer scotland conference. AHP stand 26, see you there 💜 @alzscot.bsky.social

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 17d

Looking forward to @alzscot.bsky.social conference tomorrow,
Pass by Stand 26 & have a blether with our allied health professionals & hear about the new active voice peer led resource

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 18d

I have the pleasure of working with active voice groups & one our collaborative projects is research with @enuocctherapy.bsky.social read an update and insight into a research project looking to explore how robots can support rehabilitation outcomes for people living with dementia 👉 bit.ly/3JVJjoZ

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 18d

🧠 Free webinar — all welcome!
Connecting You to Support: Integrating rehabilitation for people with dementia
📅 Tuesday 23 Sept | 🕑 2–3 pm UK time
👉 Sign up: buff.ly/VTpOTgo

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 18d

BLOG, 2nd in our series on rehabilitation. What does rehabilitation in dementia mean to me as a speech & language therapist? ‘Rehabilitation is a big word with a range of nuanced meaning for all involved. As a speech and language therapist …..’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/09/18/w...

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 20d

That’s me organised for the Alzheimer Scotland annual conference. If you are there come and joins us for a blether at Stand 26 where you can meet a number of my AHP colleagues and learn about all our evidence based self management resources that support ‘self directed rehabilitation’.

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists Scotland @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social · 26d

Ahead of Holyrood elections next year we have 3 key asks of all political parties:

✅ Embed AHP Leadership Across Health and Social Care
✅ Expand Routes into the Professions
✅ Ensure Timely and Equitable Access to AHP Services

Read more: www.ahpf.org.uk/Allied_Healt...

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists Scotland @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social · 26d

🥳We had a brilliant time last night at the Scottish Parliament celebrating AHPs.

Huge thank to Jackie Baillie for sponsoring the event, to Neil Grey for speaking and Olive for sharing her personal lived experience.

@charliechung90.bsky.social
@enuocctherapy.bsky.social
@elaineahp.bsky.social

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Occupational Therapy at Edinburgh Napier University @enuocctherapy.bsky.social · 23d

Are you an occupational therapist in the UK working with, or have an interest in, dementia?

We're studying how robots could support your work & we need your input!

Take our survey: survey.napier.ac.uk/n/zz93p.aspx

@elaineahp.bsky.social @elizabethcasson.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social

Image shows a tall grey robot on wheels with a white blank screen on top.

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Occupational Therapy at Edinburgh Napier University @enuocctherapy.bsky.social · Sep 8

Calling All Occupational Therapists!

If you are an occupational therapist in the UK, working with, or have an interest in dementia, please take 30 minutes to complete our survey.

Survey link here: survey.napier.ac.uk/n/zz93p.aspx

@elaineahp.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social

Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 27d

Delighted to attend the allied health professions celebration tonight at Scottish Parliament & AHP Federation (Scotland) who shared 3 key priorities:
1. Embed AHP Leadership Across Health & Social Care
2. Expand Routes into the Professions
3. Ensure Timely & Equitable Access to AHP Services

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Occupational Therapy at Edinburgh Napier University @enuocctherapy.bsky.social · Aug 29

Let's Talk Robots!

Robots in occupational therapy dementia practice - what do you think?

3 days until the survey opens!

#Robots #SurveyComingSoon

@elaineahp.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social @alzscot.bsky.social

Image shows a small white robot head with a round face, placed on a counter.

Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · Aug 14

See you there 💜

Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · Aug 10

#AHPsActive a beach walk for me on a Sunday

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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · Aug 5

🧠 Free webinar — all welcome!
Connecting You to Support: Integrating rehabilitation for people with dementia
📅 Tuesday 23 Sept | 🕑 2–3 pm UK time
With Elaine Hunter

👉 Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connecting...
📲 Follow us on Eventbrite for all our free online events: buff.ly/yDG5G8V

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · Aug 5

Hope you can join me 💚 @thercot.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social

Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · Aug 5

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · Aug 2

#AHPsActive over 10,000 steps walking & spending time with family #Magical 💗

Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · Aug 1

#AHPsActive & I’ve started, day 1, body pump on a Friday morning