#OTalk Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #OTalk hashtag.
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 | #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome to tonight’s #OTalk. @OT_rach on the account tonight. Before we get started I’ll re-cap the ground rules. Say hello if your here! https://t.co/ngQYcWDj8C |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ House rule for #OTalk 👇🏼 https://t.co/ppbVQEA6KQ |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Remember to include the hashtag in every tweet, or else others won't see your tweets, and your tweet will not be included in the transcript. #OTalk https://t.co/rXHS0pxvb0 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Please remember your @The_HCPC and @theRCOT code of conduct whilst on line and engaging in this chat. Lastly be respectful of others. #OTalk https://t.co/HJX5iavaIr |
 | Tara Watts @thelibrarianOT @GeorgiaVineOT @OOFRAS Check out @OTalk_ #OTalk as well. 😊 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Top Tip: it’s probably not possible to follow every tweet & conversation thread in the chat. So focus on the ones that are most relevant to you - you can catch up later. There will also be a transcript! #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Remember it’s pronounced O Talk not OT Talk - if you’re still struggling here is @OT_rach Niece with the correct pronunciation. #OTalk https://t.co/7nGeTBMYeh |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome #otalk |
 | Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OTalk_: Remember it’s pronounced O Talk not OT Talk - if you’re still struggling here is @OT_rach Niece with the correct pronunciation. #OTalk https://t.co/7nGeTBMYeh |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome #otalk |
 | Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody Hi 👋🏾 I’m here #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT Hello folks! #otalk https://t.co/KQ2RkLMCd3 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome bill #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Handing over to @Ruth_Hawley and @WintRebecca for the first question #otalk . https://t.co/qCh5j5bHES |
 | sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @Ruth_Hawley I’m here but it’s not a subject I know lots about - hoping to learn something #OTalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @Ruth_Hawley #OTalk Q1. My final placement (2014) was at #kidscompany, I was liaising with parents who were deemed homeless, some where staying with their children in b&b’s they were given giftcards, clothes, food, legal support etc. |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @therapy2optimum don’t forget that hashtag in every tweet! #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome #otalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @WintRebecca @CryptLeeds #otalk That’s great, i hope to learn a lot from this tonight. Your input will be awesome. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Ruth_Hawley In my setting, 5-10% of patients I work with were homeless before their acute care hospital stays. #otalk |
 | Miranda CunninghamOT @miranda_jane123 Hi all, I have experience supervising lots of OT students in a homeless shelter and doing research related to occupation #OTalk |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @_rachelOT @Ruth_Hawley I’m interested in how you keep in contact with this group. I had experience of working with people in the travelers community and it was tricky to keep in contact #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @Ruth_Hawley: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @cathymc9781 @OTalk_ each profile allows you to pin a tweet. #otalk |
 | OT_Expert @OT_Expert RT @WintRebecca: |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 1 #otalk |
 | Abi @Abi21643842 @Ruth_Hawley I had a role emerging placement in homeless at uni, it was fascinating to see the diverse role of OT and disruption in occupational needs. #OTalk |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @miranda_jane123 Do you place all levels of students in these settings Miranda or maybe just final year students? #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome |
 | Dr Lynne Goodacre 💙 @LynneGoodacre I volunteer 1 day a week at a foodbank and am also a Trustee so as has been mentioned quite a large proportion of our clients are homeless #OTalk |
| Miranda CunninghamOT @miranda_jane123 @Ruth_Hawley I had a similar experience in adult mental health #OTalk |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @_rachelOT @Ruth_Hawley That’s interesting I hadn’t thought of that difference in the population - thanks #OTalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @Ruth_Hawley #otalk there were OT’s there, but they were working with the children. As student we only did OT with the children once a week. This was looking at OT and play. It was a role emerging placement. It was interesting and very holistic. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT In my setting is a little different, these homeless folks will have a roof over their head while they are receiving physical rehabilitation. Social workers are supposed to find their discharge destinations. #otalk |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @Louisepenny87 @Ruth_Hawley I’d not thought of the fact for some people it’s about the concept or fragility of the home. Thanks for the thought Louise #OTalk |
| Miranda CunninghamOT @miranda_jane123 @WintRebecca Mostly hostels #OTalk |
| Dr Lynne Goodacre 💙 @LynneGoodacre Forgot... I also did a research project exploring the impact of a dental service set up to work with homeless people/rough sleepers. #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @margaretOT360: |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @WintRebecca Is that challenging to justify in terms of time resources to whoever commissions/manages the service? #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 2 #otalk |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @_rachelOT @Ruth_Hawley I don't think we can ignore the link between poor mental health and homeless. Recovering thing is that people often get missed at society focused on my on meeting those basic needs of safety and survival #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome #otalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @WintRebecca #OTalk Q2. I think this depends on the cause of the homelessness? If they had financial problems do they need support with #vocationalrehab #lifeskills Drug/alcohol issues |
| Miranda CunninghamOT @miranda_jane123 @Ruth_Hawley @margaretOT360 Our placements would not have happened without the support of a certain volunteer worker at the hostel @LyndseyWithers Also having 2 students together is very valuable #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @WintRebecca it's quite a difference to my setting in the USA. I think if I were a homeless person living in my setting, I will be glad to take free food 3 meals a day with room and board. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #otalk the easiest way to remember the # in every single tweet is to start every single tweet with the hashtag! https://t.co/ezZuwLBmXX |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @WintRebecca I agree :) #OTalk |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @Ruth_Hawley @margaretOT360 I think that Discussions between researchers, academics and policy makers are needed to facilitate the process #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OKOTA1967 I am talking about SNF's, actually. It's a British based OT talk. So, that is why I said to the audience that my experiences with the homeless are different. #otalk |
| Miranda CunninghamOT @miranda_jane123 @Ruth_Hawley @WintRebecca Through developing partnerships, having very positive people inside the hostel environment and very capable students #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @WintRebecca I think self care should be paramount. Since there are some that are working homeless, hygiene & grooming, toileting, and bathing will be extremely important. They need to look good for work the next day. #otalk |
| Dr Lynne Goodacre 💙 @LynneGoodacre Often really complex so start with what is important for each person. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @WintRebecca and sometimes an overlooked one- they also need to connect to the world, too! So, some homeless folks will stay at Internet Cafe's so that they can use Internet and email. #otalk |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @mrsmcinburtott @_rachelOT @Ruth_Hawley I guess hostels and job centre or local shelter spots in the community #OTalk |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @SPOTeurope With permission, street pastors may be helpful #OTalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody RT @KtBergson: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT Here's a group I think we should look at for today's talk. They are McRefugees, as they are people who sleep overnight at McDonald's in Hong Kong. https://t.co/p53nMEjrxw #otalk |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @OTalk_ A lot of my work focused on developing motivation for change by exploring goals. However I felt the need for more professionals with a range of skills to involve themselves to support this population #OTalk |
| Miranda CunninghamOT @miranda_jane123 @WintRebecca Needs are as varied as the people who experience homelessness #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Don’t forget that hashtag @paulaspencer #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @WintRebecca Work is technically an occupation, too! That was why I said "working homeless". #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT And here's what I am talking about in regards to Internet cafe refugees. https://t.co/j3SW6XgGrh #OTalk |
| Dr Lynne Goodacre 💙 @LynneGoodacre Yes all good but a massive challenge can be the number of different agencies a person has to deal with. Nothing is joined up, things are duplicated and a nightmare for people who live chaotic lives to navigate #OTalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @mooartdotcom #otalk Yes i agree, Maslow’s heirarchy of needs applies to all people. |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody RT @KtBergson: |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @OTalk_ A definite lack of occupational identity with daily life being a struggle. A need to explore activities of daily living skills in a creative way through problem solving #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Ruth_Hawley @WintRebecca If I am talking about the "working homeless", how will these folks be perceived socially if they don't have the abilities to do self-care ADL's regularly- like not taking showers for a week, wearing same clothes for days, etc. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ We are half way through tonight #OTalk https://t.co/tbsAubBCXu |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @WintRebecca This exists in Japan, actually. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 3 #otalk |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @WintRebecca MOHO tools such as the coalitions questionnaire can be helpful to explore #OTalk |
| Miranda CunninghamOT @miranda_jane123 @Ruth_Hawley @BillWongOT @WintRebecca Totally agree, public services are a ‘life line’ we all need to advocate for these to stay open #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_KateT I admit- I did my homework about these two types of situations before hand, so I have an idea what to show... lol! #otalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @OT_KateT @BillWongOT #OTalk yeah, its horrible. Imagine life plays you this card and this is the support you get!! Thank you #Great Britain. |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @WintRebecca *volitional #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @paulaspencer you really need to include the hashtag in all you tweets other wise people will not see what your saying, and it will not make the transcript #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome - but also please use the hashtag it all your tweets #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @WintRebecca haha! You also got to pay for my license to practice OT across the pond every year! #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @LTHTOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_KateT well- more cheating is that I am also a speed demon in terms of tweeting. hahahaha! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @KtBergson: |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @paulaspencer @OTalk_ There is an OTwebinar on positive psychology and OT on the OTHUB which is very relevant here #OTalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @Ruth_Hawley #OTalk where do you start? Washing, dressing kitchen assessment, Vocational rehab, Standardised assessments MOHO, OCCAIRS, copm, Group therapy.....I think it really does depend on the persons needs? But we can do so much. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Kirstenpepper I see my share in LA too. But seeing some people who fake homelessness to scam people, I am wary about who are genuine and who are not! #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Please ensure you use the hashtag #otalk in all your tweets dieting tonight discuss @AaronFlynn1987 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @margaretOT360 well- for people in Hong Kong and Japan, sometimes that issue actually will be- how to find affordable housing for them! #otalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @JoyceInYork #OTalk in a few days time there will be a link for you to download transcript. |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Please do not forget the hashtag in all your tweets #otalk |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @Ruth_Hawley @tibblepowell @BillWongOT @WintRebecca Maslows hierarchy of needs may help to focus ideals and goal setting #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @margaretOT360 or another area for OT to address for people in Hong Kong and Japan- money management! Sometimes they choose to be homeless because they can't afford rent of the places that they should be living at. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Kirstenpepper Those people who got caught/exposed have one common reason- greed (as well as preying on kindness of innocent people)! #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Please remember to include the hashtag in all your tweets, otherwise people will not see what you’re saying and your tweet will not be included in the transcript. #OTalk https://t.co/cQk4p7LLV4 |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @therapy2optimum @WintRebecca #OTalk Our local churches are very involved in supporting people, mainly with food. But i myself have not supported the church, so i am unsure what else they provide. |
| Miranda CunninghamOT @miranda_jane123 @Ruth_Hawley We have a role in understanding that people who experience homelessness are occupational beings. This might mean they have difficulties with occupational performance but also, and more importantly they have a right to meaningful occupational engagement #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Ruth_Hawley: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sherlynmelody: @therapy2optimum @WintRebecca #OTalk Our local churches are very involved in supporting people, mainly with food. But i myself have not supported the church, so i am unsure what else they provide. |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @WintRebecca: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @sherlynmelody @therapy2optimum @WintRebecca My church does too. We have $5 and $10 gift cards to Subway to give out to homeless if they need them. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @V_the_OT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @KtBergson: |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody RT @Abi21643842: @paulaspencer @OTalk_ There is an OTwebinar on positive psychology and OT on the OTHUB which is very relevant here #OTalk |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @Ruth_Hawley #OTalk for OTs that’s usually part of the issue when working with marginalized groups. You have to justify your time and resources which makes connecting with hard to reach people so challenging |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Ruth_Hawley I think it depends. If it is at a community level, it can be finding competitive employment/developing job readiness skills, money management, finding affordable housing. If it's from my setting, it will just be getting them ready physically back on their feet. #otalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @BillWongOT @margaretOT360 #OTalk that is an issue here too. I had seen an organisation/charity start using storage container and making them into properties for people. Also i think #diysos had converted a church to provide a roof for a number of homeless people. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @mrsmcinburtott: @Ruth_Hawley #OTalk for OTs that’s usually part of the issue when working with marginalized groups. You have to justify your time and resources which makes connecting with hard to reach people so challenging |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott I like this! Could be of interest to my students looking beyond traditional settings and roles. Thanks @KtBergson #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Louisepenny87: |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 4 #otalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @Ruth_Hawley #OTalk yes i work in Adultcareservices, so i will end up signposting and not necessarily following up, due to work load, thus not seeing the OT process through in its entirety. Hoping the person has had all the support they need. I haven’t worked with a homeless person in ACS. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Louisepenny87 @V_the_OT @Ruth_Hawley I think you may encounter that for sure if you ever work with the McRefugees I talked about earlier. They may have already accepted that it is their livelihood... as they may not have capacity to get higher paying jobs and/or exhausted possibilities on affordable living. #otalk |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @WintRebecca I think discussion between researchers, academics and policy makers to facilitate change. However the start is raising awareness which this #OTalk has really supported |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @WintRebecca Perhaps audits, pilots and more research in practice to capture the good work that happens #OTalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @SusanGriffiths5 @Ruth_Hawley #OTalk its true because what we may see as ‘normal’ might be extremely stressful for them. Especially if they feel they are managing and feel better off. I was watching the news the other day & some people couldn’t be homed because of a pet - 💔 |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @margaretOT360 #OTalk there’s also a need for students to feel confident in building service bids and using EBP to highlight potential outcomes. Key skills in developing new areas of practice |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @WintRebecca I think we need to be advocates for the homeless. If it means rallying in public to lobby for governments to increase support for low-income homeless, we got to do it. On the other hand, we also should use our skills to meet their needs in a client and family centered way. #OTALK |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome to our new Intern Ruth #OTalk https://t.co/znl2AvUb26 https://t.co/pVgFOs2ixQ |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ 10 mins left #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @mrsmcinburtott: @margaretOT360 #OTalk there’s also a need for students to feel confident in building service bids and using EBP to highlight potential outcomes. Key skills in developing new areas of practice |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @OTalk_ Ruth is fantastic and also makes very good cakes 😉 #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @WintRebecca and also considering that homelessness is a global issue, I am also thinking it can also be a good idea to exchange ideas with our international colleagues, as well as collaboration on research. #otalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @BillWongOT @therapy2optimum @WintRebecca #OTalk at christmas my sister supported the church with feeding over the Xmas and new year, they were giving out the McDonald’s coupon you get stuck to the side of the cup buy 6 get 1 free (if that makes sense) with all the stickers obviously. |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @SusanGriffiths5 @KtBergson @OTalk_ @pathwaysuk @crisis_uk There is definitely scope for that. We also need OTs to support students in these settings to help develop new areas for qualified staff #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @sherlynmelody @therapy2optimum @WintRebecca my church does food drive for American Thanksgiving for the homeless. Each church in surrounding area will be responsible for a different thing so that it can be a big Thankgiving event for the homeless. #otalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @JoyceInYork #otalk you are welcome. |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody RT @KtBergson: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @hspenceruk: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @VanessajpOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @VanessajpOT @WintRebecca not a bad idea actually. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Only five minutes left any final thoughts? #OTalk https://t.co/AmrhZf9nqM |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @nurse_r @OTalk_ I’ll sneak some to you next time she feeds the office 😉#OTalk |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @EmRodriguesOTS @OTalk_ #OTalk it’s a really useful for skill to build confidence in for your future practice |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @Ruth_Hawley @WintRebecca #OTalk couldn’t agree more. We need people to take a step to support these emerging areas of practice |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT We need more articles like this. https://t.co/oQliTtepHB. The title of the article is "The Meaning of Family Routines in a Homeless Shelter" #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ And it’s 9 pm! That’s the hour over everyone. A transcript of tonight’s chat will be added to the blog in a few days time. If you would like to complete a #reflection about tonight’s chat you can find a reflection log here #otalk https://t.co/hEhcGDc7EZ |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT And here's another article called "The Meaning of Computers to a Group of Men Who Are Homeless" on AJOT. Considering this was published in 2005, I think this study needs to be updated. https://t.co/smD4dNBNSi #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Tuesday 25 February 2020 with @RCOT_NP Specialist Section Neurological Practice – Stroke Forum Vision and Stroke – the contributions of orthoptists and occupational therapists https://t.co/7qGRuSWjtS |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @OTalk_ Thanks everyone - lots for me to think about & take forward in discussions #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @WintRebecca maybe @cotecenothe2020 can be a good idea to attend? #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ This is me @OT_rach signing off, really enjoyed supporting tonight. Night all #otalk https://t.co/QwLMAN8Imz |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody @OT_KateT @BillWongOT @therapy2optimum @WintRebecca #OTalk 🤣😂 i do wish it would mind its business sometimes! 🤣 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Louisepenny87: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @cathymc9781: |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody Thank you for a great chat tonight ladies, this was really really good and i am looking forward to reading the transcript. Good Night #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @cathymc9781 @OTalk_ I also think placement educators should encourage students to reflect upon what they learn too during their experiences. #otalk |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @KtBergson @SusanGriffiths5 @OTalk_ @pathwaysuk @crisis_uk Yes you’d think so but often OTs are reluctant to step outside their own employment areas to supervise students in role emerging areas #OTalk |
| Abi @Abi21643842 @Ruth_Hawley @WintRebecca With homeless people to identify their needs and how best to facilitate support and recovery #OTalk |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody RT @paulaspencer: |
| sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott @OTNorthumbria #OTalk our third years doing a similar module |
| Sherlyn 🤔⭐️(she/her) @sherlynmelody #OTalk I remember seeing a man called Jasper from Bristol and converting storage containers for the homeless, I thought this was awesome @HBHomeless maybe not a long term fix but its a start, right? |
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