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Kalimah Ibrahiim Standing RCOT Council Seat For England This episode is a collaboration between BAMEOTUK Network and OT & Chill Podcast. In this episode, Kwaku is joined by Kalimah Ibrahiim to why she is standing for the RCOT council member seat for England. Members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) in England have the democratic right to select a candidate for the seat of Council Member. With the ballots closing on Friday, 4th May 2021 at 12noon, Kwaku took the opportunity to have a conversation with Kalimah about what the position involves and the reasons behind her deciding to stand for it. Please make sure you get involved in the voting process if you are a member of the RCOT in England because your vote matters Kalimah can be found on Twitter (@KalimahOT) and Instagram (Kalimah_OT) if you would like to engage with her.

This is episode 5 of BAMEOTUK 'Let's Talk' podcast series. This episode we are exploring institutional racism and occupational therapy. A scintillating discussion. So much to talk about, before we even get to the questions around the topic we get distracted by a discussion about identity, but then we do get down to business. Find out why I asked the guys to bring their chests to the screen at the end.... . Nowhere in any of the extracts below is there any uncomfortable discussions about the organisations themselves, and partner occupational therapy professional bodies', contribution to the status quo of institutional racism and its consequences for the members and the citizens they serve. So, 3 academics got together to discuss this topic in a podcast: Dave Thomas (@DaveThomasOT), Jumaan Siman, Mish Ahmed-Landeryou (@LecturerMish). . Extract from World Federation of Occupational Therapists Statement on Systemic Racism: "The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) condemns systemic racism and stands in solidarity with the global Black Lives Matter movement. Throughout its history, WFOT has published, led, and advocated for human rights, diversity, and cultural safety. It has also challenged and campaigned for change at a systems level, for example, strengthening its commitment to human rights with greater emphasis within education and the Minimum Standards for the Education of Occupational Therapists (2016). But we also recognise that this is not enough". . Extract from RCOT statement on systemic racism, fully supports WFOT, (24 June 2020): "The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) fully supports the statement from the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) on standing in solidarity with the global Black Lives Matter movement and condemning systemic racism. The statement issued on 19 June 2020 outlines that systemic racism is an abuse of human rights and addressing it needs to be a global priority. WFOT highlights that it is imperative that occupational therapists address the systemic discrimination, oppression and injustices that are pervasive in health and social services around the world." . Additional resources: -'Systemic Racism in Occupational Therapy: Dealing with Skeletons in Our Closet' - Frank Kronenberg (2020) ‪https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwIcdG65e5k&feature=youtu.be‬ . Grenier, M.L., (2020), Cultural competency and the reproduction of White supremacy in occupational therapy education, Health Education Journal, 79(6) 633–644, DOI: ‪i.org/10.1177/0017896920902515‬ . Nelson, A., (2007), Seeing white: a critical exploration of occupational therapy with Indigenous Australian people, Occupational Therapy International, 14(4): 237–255, Occupational Therapy International 14(4): 237–255 DOI: 10.1002/oti.236

Episode 4 from BAMEOTUK Network, Let's talk to BME leaders about leadership. This podcast is a joint venture with LSBU AHP BAME Academics and Brunel university occupational therapy course. BAMEOTUK Network members requested a podcast about BME leaders, so we did just that. Listen to this timely discussion to improve representation in leadership from people from BME populations. The panel advise if you are interested, seek out opportunities that enable you to practise and try out leadership skills, leadership is at every level. Panel: Professor Maria Stokes, Denise Sterling, Andre Ansah, Vimal Sriram Co-hosts: Mish Ahmed-Landeryou (BAMEOT UK & LSBU AHP BAME Academics) (@LecturerMish) & Jou Yin Teoh (Brunel University Occupational Therapy course) (@TeohJouYin) Angela Davis, renowned American political activist, philosopher, academic, and author “We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society”. You are all potential leaders, liberate your minds about your place as leaders. Some advise to get on the leadership path from Black leaders: “The only way you really see change, is by helping create it.” – Lena Waithe is an American screenwriter, producer, and actress “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” – Shirley Anita Chisholm was an American politician, educator, and author. In 1968, she became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, representing New York's 12th congressional district for seven terms from 1969 to 1983 – Success isn’t how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives” Michelle Obama.

Episode 003 - Let's Talk to White Allies  In this episode, we discuss what an ally is, some of the the boundaries to becoming an ally and what strategies an ally can take to be influence change. This was a collaborative episode between @BAMEOTUK and Bridges Self Management (Twitter: @bridgesselfmgmt)  Host: Scott Ballard-Ridley (Twitter: @ballardridley)  Co Host: Mish Ahmed-Landeryou (Twitter: @LecturerMish)  Panel  Rachael Moses (Twitter: @AHPLeader ) Sean Pert (Twitter: @SeanPert )  John Hammond (Twitter: @johnishappier ) Books to refer to are:  1. Becoming an Ally by Ann Bishop;  2. Fieldnotes on Allyship Achieving Equality Together by S. Matlock & C. Rivers The 5 steps to Allyship (Bishop 2015) were also discussed, please see these below. 1. The personal is political  2. Understanding different oppressions  3. Consciousness & healing  4. Becoming a worker in your own liberation  5. Becoming an ally

Welcome to our 2nd podcast from BAMEOTUK Network a Let’s Talk series. This is Episode 2 - Part 3, and as we are still celebrating 33rd Black History Month October 2020, we thought it would be advantageous to discuss with Black Male Occupational Therapists, a rarity in the profession, about their experience of the profession. Since these guys had loads to talk about we have broken the audio down into three parts, this is real life experience discussions. Wow wow wow!  [If you are a Black Asian or other ethnicity student, clinician or educator why not join BAMEOTUK Network today, DM us on twitter @BAMEOTUK]  Question in Part 3:  What makes you proud to be an occupational therapist and how would you encourage Black males into the profession?  Host: Mish Ahmed-Landeryou (Tweet @LecturerMish)  Panel: Kwaku Agyemang (Tweet @kwakuot or @ot_chill), Oliver Miller (Tweet @iamoliboi) , Chiké Okonji (Tweet @ch33kz_), Valentine Mutsvairo (Tweet @iamvalentine_ot), Andre Ansah (Instagram - @blackobjectiveuk) [If you are a Black Male Occupational Therapy student, clinician or educator and want to join the Black Male OT WhatsApp Group, DM Kwaku on twitter]

Welcome to our 2nd podcast from BAMEOTUK Network a Let’s Talk series. This is Episode 2 - Part 2, and as we are still celebrating 33rd Black History Month October 2020, we thought it would be advantageous to discuss with Black Male Occupational Therapists, a rarity in the profession, about their experience of the profession. Since these guys had loads to talk about we have broken the episode into different parts, this is real life experience discussions. Wow wow wow! [If you are a Black Asian or other ethnicity student, clinician or educator why not join BAMEOTUK Network today, DM us on twitter @BAMEOTUK] Part Questions In Part 2 -Why do you think there are so few Black male occupational therapists? Host: Mish Ahmed-Landeryou (Tweet @LecturerMish) Panel: Kwaku Agyemang (Tweet @kwakuot or @ot_chill), Oliver Miller (Tweet @iamoliboi) , Chiké Okonji (Tweet @ch33kz_), Valentine Mutsvairo (Tweet @iamvalentine_ot), Andre Ansah (Instagram @blackobjectiveuk) [If you are a Black Male Occupational Therapy student, clinician or educator and want to join the Black Male OT WhatsApp Group, DM Kwaku on twitter]

Welcome to our 2nd podcast from BAMEOTUK Network a Let’s Talk series. This is Episode 2, and as we are still celebrating 33rd Black History Month October 2020, we thought it would be advantageous to discuss with Black Male Occupational Therapists, a rarity in the profession, about their experience of the profession. Since these guys had loads to talk about we have broken the video into different parts, this is real life experience discussions. Wow wow wow!  [If you are a Black Asian or other ethnicity student, clinician or educator why not join BAMEOTUK Network today, DM us on twitter @BAMEOTUK] Part Questions In Part 1 - Introductions, How did you find out about occupational therapy?  What specialism do you work in as an occupational therapist and what does your work involve?  Host: Mish Ahmed-Landeryou (Tweet @LecturerMish)  Panel: Kwaku Agyemang (Tweet @kwakuot or @ot_chill), Oliver Miller (Tweet @iamoliboi) , Chiké Okonji (Tweet @ch33kz_), Valentine Mutsvairo (Tweet @iamvalentine_ot), Andre Ansah (Instagram @blackobjectiveuk) [If you are a Black Male Occupational Therapy student, clinician or educator and want to join the Black Male OT WhatsApp Group, DM Kwaku on twitter]

Hello welcome to our first podcast from BAMEOTUK Network, a Let’s talk series.  This is Episode 1, Let’s Talk with Black Female Occupational Therapists in the UK about their job.  This episode is taking place in Black History Month October 2020.     BAMEOTUK (Black Asian Minority Ethnic Occupational Therapy UK) Network  was formed as a response to the ongoing race and health inequalities that are impacting the global majority populations in the UK, affecting life expectancy, access to services and resources for a healthy life, educational attainment and career progression, just to name a few. This was ever more brought into the public view by the world televised murder of George Floyd in May 2020 that highlighted the existing status quo of social injustice and inequity for people of colour and marginalised groups. Furthermore, during this time, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ (RCOT) response to this event was a lack of show of compassion and solidarity with its paying members from the global majority populations in the UK. Additionally, the Public Health Report (2020) identified the disproportionate deaths of people of colour from the COVID19 virus, due to existing and unattended race and health inequalities due to institutional racism.