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#Occhat Nov 20th- Using equipment to facilitate occupation

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Claire — 2 Comments

I’m in the hotseat for the #occhat Twitter discussion tonight- and it’s been a while since I was able to facilitate, so I am looking forward to it and feeling anxious about it in equal measure! Why are we looking at…

Tagged with: #Occhat, Applications to practice, disability, equipment, Twitter
Posted in CPD, Healthcare Apps, Occupational Therapy, Social Media, Twitter, Uncategorized

#CCIO chat

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Claire — 1 Comment

I took part in an interesting Tweetchat last night, about the role of Chief Clinical Information Officers (CCIOs) in the NHS. It was a lively debate and I’ve been thinking over some of the key issues. What is a CCIO?…

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Posted in AHP, Conference, CPD, Digital Engagement, Healthcare Apps, Interprofessional practice

How can the Health and Wellbeing Board in Leeds use Digital and Social Media? #sm4hwb

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Claire — 9 Comments

I was asked to gather a group of people together in Leeds, to talk with my local Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) members about how digital and social media could help them support the population in meeting health outcomes. Why…

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Posted in #sm4hwb, Digital Engagement, Digital Inclusion, Evidence based practice, Healthcare Apps, Leeds, Social Isolation, Social Media, Social Media Surgery, Web 2.0

HealthHackday Sweden Video 3- Health Apps

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Claire — 1 Comment

Take some time out to watch this video from the fabulous Health Hackday being held 18th to 20th May in Stockholm, Sweden. Inspirational talks about how smartphones can be used to capture health goals, how game mechanics can be employed…