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2025 Agenda

Community Care Live

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Inclusive movement and activity for sustainable practice

07 Oct 2025
Essex Theatre
Occupational therapy

This session will describe how the principal social worker (PSW) and principal occupational therapist (POT) are promoting movement and physical activity as a tool for social care professionals to support people in Essex to achieve greater choice and control over their lives in a sustainable way. It will showcase the power of movement and physical activity to transform lives in social care.

Attend this session to:

  • Understand how the PSW and POT in Essex have used the research and evidence to help social care professionals recognise their vital role in promoting health and wellbeing through movement and physical activity for the people they support
  • Understand the opportunity to promote the wellbeing and sustainability of the social care workforce by encouraging them to be active at work
  • Gain insight into how both social care occupational therapists and social workers are trusted and powerful advocates to help people be active and participate in activities that bring them joy, meaning, and purpose
Speakers
Alex Laidler, principal occupational therapist - Essex County Council
Tanya Moore, principal social worker - Essex County Council

Event Partner

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Testimonials

  • The event was exceptionally well-organised, with a clear structure that made it easy to follow. The sessions were insightful, offering valuable perspectives and practical knowledge that I can apply in my professional role.
  • The day was powerful, with a positive impact on my learning and practice.
  • It was just what I needed, a chance to network, reflect and learn with colleagues from across the profession
  • Great variety of learning available both in presentations, theatre and guided conversations all relevant to my own working experience.
  • My experience was incredibly positive and far exceeded my expectations. I found myself enjoying the event much more than I anticipated.”
  • A great chance to share the joy of social work with new and familiar colleagues
  • It opened my mind to the different career paths and also the diverse ways in using the strengths approach in Social Work
  • Very glad I have finally had the opportunity to attend such an insightful day.

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