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Prof. Elaine Hunter

@elaineahp.bsky.social
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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 💜

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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Join us for our webinar: Connecting You to Support: Allied Health Professions. Who are they and how can they help you?" on 22nd April 2026, 3:30 -4:30pm, an interactive session to learn about the self-management resources. Follow the link to register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/325ca2...
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Emma and Aiofe (occcuaptional therapy students on placement at @alzscot.bsky.social) helping us get ready for our occupational therapy research workshop on Friday. Information packs, a thank you (always important) and research workbook included.
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
#InternationalWomansDay have a great day everyone
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
& relax #OccupationalBalance
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Great to spend time with our AHP workforce of the future talking about physiotherapy and occupational therapy role to support brain health, modifiable risk factors & dementia rehabilitation. The work I shared you can find at www.alzscot.org/ahpresources and www.cpcs.online
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
BLOG Why Personal Footcare Matters: Supporting People Living With Dementia maintaining good foot health can make an especially meaningful difference, helping them stay steady, confident & involved in the activities they enjoy letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2026/02/12/why… @alzscot.bsky.social
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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.
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Thank you 2025 & welcome to 2026 #InternationalVisitors #Collaborations #LeaderAmongLeaders #SharingOurStory at international conferences #AHPConnectingPeople in action @alzscot.bsky.social
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
"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...
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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.
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
#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
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
& 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 · 06/10/2025
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 · 05/10/2025
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 · 05/10/2025
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
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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 · 22/09/2025
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 · 21/09/2025
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 · 20/09/2025
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 · 20/09/2025
🧠 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 · 20/09/2025
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 · 18/09/2025
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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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
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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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
See you there 💜
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
#AHPsActive a beach walk for me on a Sunday
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
#AHPsActive over 10,000 steps walking & spending time with family #Magical 💗
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
#AHPsActive & I’ve started, day 1, body pump on a Friday morning
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Always love seeing my ⁦‪’Elizabeth Casson’‬⁩ rose bloom year on year, since 2013 as a gift from @TheRCOT for delivering the Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture in 2013. My lecture was talking transformational leadership, important then & still important to this day & going forward 💚
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Alzheimer Scotland opening of their outdoor resource centre in Edinburgh
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Thursday night Pilates with this view #Magical 🧘‍♀️ 💛
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
BLOG. My time at Alzheimer Scotland: a student’s perspective by Emma ‘The emphasis on partnership & lived experience made this placement stand out. People with dementia & their carers weren’t just participants—they were leaders..’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/05/15/my-…
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Have a great day at #UnitedforDementiaCare tomorrow. I am joining you virtually and my recording of our collaborative @AhpDementia programme in Scotland will be shared, looking forward to hearing your reflections on our work
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Had the choice tonight: some relaxation in the sun with a cold drink or join @charliechung90.bsky.social for the prestigious Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture. Well of course I chose, Charlie and the lecture.
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Spring into 2025. Join us on the 30th April at 3.30pm, where podiatry, physiotherapy and occupational therapy will be talking about ways to look after our health and wellbeing. To Register 👉tinyurl.com/tuc3dsw5
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
BLOG A community visit to @alzscot from Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy students from @EdinburghNapier ‘the visit was an excellent opportunity for both occupational therapy & physiotherapy students to learn more about dementia care’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/04/24/a-c…
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Spring into 2025, join @AhpDementia webinar on 30th April where AHPs will be talking about ways to support you to look after your health and wellbeing. To Register 👉tinyurl.com/tuc3dsw5 @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
#UnitedforDementiaCare
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Brilliant to see you there & look forward to connecting soon 💜
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
BLOG : Empowering Future Practitioners: Reflections from Alzheimer Scotland’s Annual Conference 2024 letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/01/16/e...
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Merry Christmas🎅🎄♥️
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Our weekly @AhpDementia BLOG. A weekly blog at “Let’s talk about dementia” & since 2014 we have shared 600 stories (blogs) thank you to all our readers and blog writers 🎄🎅♥️ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2024/12/19/a-w…
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Join our final @AhpDementia webinar for 2024 on 11th Dec, 3.30pm sharing the new update report transforming AHP contribution to support people living with dementia. Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead Register here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/13328…
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Prof. Elaine Hunter @elaineahp.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Carers: Ordering medication for the festive period is crucial, especially for those with ongoing health conditions. It's recommended to order repeat prescriptions well in advance to avoid any last-minute rush.@NDCAN_Scotland @alzscot
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