Prof. Elaine Hunter
@elaineahp.bsky.social
Allied Health Professional: Brain health I Dementia l Mental health l Leadership | Scottish improvement leader | Fellow @theRCOT | Visiting Professor @ENUHealthSocial 🩵 Wife | Mum | Sister (& in-law) | Auntie | Great Auntie | Dog Mum | Friend 💜
Carers: Love in dementia care often shows up in the quiet, everyday moments — the steady routines, the patience, the gentle reassurance. This Valentine’s Day, offer yourself the same kindness you give so freely. A small pause, a warm drink, a breath of your own. You matter too.
February 9, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Carers: Love in dementia care often shows up in the quiet, everyday moments — the steady routines, the patience, the gentle reassurance. This Valentine’s Day, offer yourself the same kindness you give so freely. A small pause, a warm drink, a breath of your own. You matter too.
Thank you 2025 & welcome to 2026 #InternationalVisitors #Collaborations #LeaderAmongLeaders #SharingOurStory at international conferences #AHPConnectingPeople in action @alzscot.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thank you 2025 & welcome to 2026 #InternationalVisitors #Collaborations #LeaderAmongLeaders #SharingOurStory at international conferences #AHPConnectingPeople in action @alzscot.bsky.social
In Scotland we deliver an occupational therapy facilitated, peer led self management group called Journeying through Dementia (find out more here www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/ne...)
We’ve updated the rehabilitation intervention & posting the resource to OTs in 12 HSCP in Scotland for 2026
We’ve updated the rehabilitation intervention & posting the resource to OTs in 12 HSCP in Scotland for 2026
December 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
In Scotland we deliver an occupational therapy facilitated, peer led self management group called Journeying through Dementia (find out more here www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/ne...)
We’ve updated the rehabilitation intervention & posting the resource to OTs in 12 HSCP in Scotland for 2026
We’ve updated the rehabilitation intervention & posting the resource to OTs in 12 HSCP in Scotland for 2026
"Connecting you to support. The Balance System© in dementia. Innovation and Improvement in Action"- AHP Dementia Webinar
on 10th December 2025, 3:30 -4:30pm. Join us to hear the learning and impact in practice from two areas of Scotland. register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b49a2b...
on 10th December 2025, 3:30 -4:30pm. Join us to hear the learning and impact in practice from two areas of Scotland. register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b49a2b...
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"Connecting you to support. The Balance System© in dementia. Innovation and Improvement in Action"- AHP Dementia Webinar
on 10th December 2025, 3:30 -4:30pm. Join us to hear the learning and impact in practice from two areas of Scotland. register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b49a2b...
on 10th December 2025, 3:30 -4:30pm. Join us to hear the learning and impact in practice from two areas of Scotland. register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b49a2b...
BLOG Empowering Minds & Enabling Work: Occupational Therapy for Dementia in Scotland ‘Occupational Therapists we can support people with dementia to remain employed, stay connected, and feel empowered.’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/e... @thercot.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
BLOG Empowering Minds & Enabling Work: Occupational Therapy for Dementia in Scotland ‘Occupational Therapists we can support people with dementia to remain employed, stay connected, and feel empowered.’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/e... @thercot.bsky.social
Did you miss my webinar last month with @dementiacommunity.bsky.social . You can watch Connecting You to Support: Integrating Rehabilitation for People with Dementia on their YouTube channel
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2 @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #RightTimeOT
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2 @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #RightTimeOT
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Did you miss my webinar last month with @dementiacommunity.bsky.social . You can watch Connecting You to Support: Integrating Rehabilitation for People with Dementia on their YouTube channel
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2 @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #RightTimeOT
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2 @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #RightTimeOT
BLOG What Rehabilitation means to me as an Occupational Therapist? by Kirsty during #OTWeek ‘We use a rehabilitative approach with the patients’ wishes for discharge & continued recovery at home at its core.’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/w... #RightTimeOT #Dementia #Right2Rehab
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
BLOG What Rehabilitation means to me as an Occupational Therapist? by Kirsty during #OTWeek ‘We use a rehabilitative approach with the patients’ wishes for discharge & continued recovery at home at its core.’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/w... #RightTimeOT #Dementia #Right2Rehab
An inspiring afternoon at our allied health professional dementia webinar listening to three of our AHP leaders in dementia, sharing the impact of their work in three health boards in Scotland for people with lived experience, the local communities and for the local AHPs. Loved it.
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
An inspiring afternoon at our allied health professional dementia webinar listening to three of our AHP leaders in dementia, sharing the impact of their work in three health boards in Scotland for people with lived experience, the local communities and for the local AHPs. Loved it.
#AHPsDay #AHPsDayScot Allied Health Professionals Day, a day dedicated to recognising the importance of AHPs. AHPs play a significant role in improving the quality of life for people living with dementia. For more information www.alzscot.org/ahpresources & www.cpcs.online
October 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#AHPsDay #AHPsDayScot Allied Health Professionals Day, a day dedicated to recognising the importance of AHPs. AHPs play a significant role in improving the quality of life for people living with dementia. For more information www.alzscot.org/ahpresources & www.cpcs.online
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
October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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
& two posters are shared all day today at #35AEC showcasing connecting people connecting support (our AHP policy in Scotland) being delivered @alzscot.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
& two posters are shared all day today at #35AEC showcasing connecting people connecting support (our AHP policy in Scotland) being delivered @alzscot.bsky.social
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.
October 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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.
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
October 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connecting... #AHPsDayScot #AHPsScot
October 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connecting... #AHPsDayScot #AHPsScot
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 💚
September 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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 💚
All set for an amazing day of conversations, reflections & learning at the alzheimer scotland conference. AHP stand 26, see you there 💜 @alzscot.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 7:07 AM
All set for an amazing day of conversations, reflections & learning at the alzheimer scotland conference. AHP stand 26, see you there 💜 @alzscot.bsky.social
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
Pass by Stand 26 & have a blether with our allied health professionals & hear about the new active voice peer led resource
September 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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
Pass by Stand 26 & have a blether with our allied health professionals & hear about the new active voice peer led resource
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
September 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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
🧠 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
Connecting You to Support: Integrating rehabilitation for people with dementia
📅 Tuesday 23 Sept | 🕑 2–3 pm UK time
👉 Sign up: buff.ly/VTpOTgo
September 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
🧠 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
Connecting You to Support: Integrating rehabilitation for people with dementia
📅 Tuesday 23 Sept | 🕑 2–3 pm UK time
👉 Sign up: buff.ly/VTpOTgo
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...
September 20, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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...
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’.
September 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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’.
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
1. Embed AHP Leadership Across Health & Social Care
2. Expand Routes into the Professions
3. Ensure Timely & Equitable Access to AHP Services
September 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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
1. Embed AHP Leadership Across Health & Social Care
2. Expand Routes into the Professions
3. Ensure Timely & Equitable Access to AHP Services
See you there 💜
August 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
See you there 💜
#AHPsActive a beach walk for me on a Sunday
August 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
#AHPsActive a beach walk for me on a Sunday
#AHPsActive over 10,000 steps walking & spending time with family #Magical 💗
August 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#AHPsActive over 10,000 steps walking & spending time with family #Magical 💗