Pick ‘n’ mix

This week’s blog is a selection of tweets and clips celebrating the 2nd International AHP Conference.

A fantastic example of AHPs sharing opinions and practice.

The conference got underway to the skirl of the pipes

First time I have seen a piper opening up a conference – great start #ahpci13 pic.twitter.com/98p7h6B5i1

— Sue Browning (@SueBrowning1) October 3, 2013

Faye McMillan demonstrated a ‘welcome to country’

The AHP international conference has started, our Australian colleague gets us started #ahpci13 pic.twitter.com/FpX0pRVY5E

— Elaine Hunter (@elaineahpmh) October 3, 2013

Opening talks reflected on the progress made and challenged AHPs to be more visible and take credit for their success

Alex Neil encourages AHPs 'to be visible and take credit for your successes' #ahpci13

— Fraser Ferguson (@FraserAHP) October 3, 2013

Alex Neil says it is time for AHPs to be more visible. #AHPci13

— Edith Macintosh (@EMacahp) October 3, 2013

@jacquiCHPO AHPs connecting and collaborating to spread and accelerate positive change across the globe #ahpci13

— Billy McClean (@billyahpd) October 3, 2013

Another message coming from today & workshop this afternoon – AHP require to be more visible, accountable & demonstrate our impact #ahpci13

— Elaine Hunter (@elaineahpmh) October 3, 2013

Leadership was a key theme of the event

#leadership is we rather than I – bringing a team or community together around a common purpose #ahpci13

— Billy McClean (@billyahpd) October 3, 2013

The changing face of leadership for AHPs @rosalieboyce #ahpci13 pic.twitter.com/mbj9stpGpx

— Susan Munro (@SusanDMunro) October 3, 2013

https://twitter.com/MarriottHelen/statuses/385776964692615168

"Better to have scholarly professionals than professional scholars" @rosalieboyce #ahpci13 Professional Doctorate vs PhD for AHPs?

— Susan Munro (@SusanDMunro) October 3, 2013

#ahpci13 strengthening AHP leadership all over the globe. pic.twitter.com/e6vHA3Maqt

— Catriona Cameron (@scotcat74) October 3, 2013

"Better to have scholarly professionals than professional scholars" @rosalieboyce #ahpci13 Professional Doctorate vs PhD for AHPs?

— Susan Munro (@SusanDMunro) October 3, 2013

#AHP leadership- be change agents, culturally responsive and effectively collaborate with AHPs and uni-professionals #ahpci13

— Dorothy Boggs (@boggs_dorothy) October 3, 2013

Telehealth was a popular session with success and challenges reported on in equal measures

Conclusion from NHS Tayside is that tele-rehab through conferencing is not only effective but also sustainable. #ahpci13

— Ant Duttine (@antduttine) October 3, 2013

“@antduttine @DernieJane Its not just about finance & clinical effectiveness – telerehab can be a green approach too . #ahpci13”

— Jane Reid (@janerahpl) October 3, 2013

@sarahahpmh getting kudos from @lesleyahpd for her social media and twitter prolificy (if this is a word) #ahpci13

— Ant Duttine (@antduttine) October 3, 2013

Hearing about the impact of quality of life caused by #copd, importance of rehab and role of telerehab #ncds #ahpci13

— Ant Duttine (@antduttine) October 3, 2013

Study in uk shows extremely high levels of people in study are keen to use their digital devices to organise their healthcare. #ahpci13

— Ant Duttine (@antduttine) October 3, 2013

Dernie: Its not just about finance & clinical effectiveness – telerehab can be a green approach too by reducing carbon footprint. #ahpci13

— Ant Duttine (@antduttine) October 3, 2013

Conference delegates got involved in passing on the Self Management baton as self management week was launched.

Passing self management baton for Self Management week to 4/10 @ALLIANCEScot #selfmanagement @jacquiCHPO #ahpci13 pic.twitter.com/4Ovl3vc9ir

— Fraser Ferguson (@FraserAHP) October 3, 2013

Some of many challenges raised on the day….

How do we get more AHPs as Chief Executives? #ahpci13

— Lesley-Ann Law (@LesleyAnnLaw) October 3, 2013

85% of patient care occurs in primary care @jacquiCHPO asks if AHP services are in the right places to deal with this #ahpci13

— Fraser Ferguson (@FraserAHP) October 3, 2013

Challenges for profession bodies in the world of AHP collaboration in NHS! @SCP_PodiatryUK #ahpci13

— David Wylie (@wylie_david) October 3, 2013

What can you achieve as an AHP agent of change? Maria Quinn poses , are you really an AHP leader wherever you sit? #ahpci13

— lesley holdsworth (@lesleyahpd) October 3, 2013

The inaugural AHP International Awards winners were announced

Congratulations to John Gilbert! Awarded the inaugural AHP International Award for Excellence. #ahpci13 http://t.co/LkVwt3Cvyk

— David Wylie (@wylie_david) October 3, 2013

https://twitter.com/MarriottHelen/statuses/385789943333023744

Four delegates gave a summary of their conference highlights

Jacqui Lunday Johnstone closed the conference with a challenge.

"First create the conditions – then create…" A great take home message! @jacquiCHPO #ahpci13

— David Wylie (@wylie_david) October 3, 2013

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