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COURSES AND EVENTS
1 MAY 2019
RCOT North West region roadshow 2018/19
Occupational Therapy: Enabling Productive Lives
RCOT North West region
This year's RCOT Roadshow is centred on enabling productive
lives, why enabling people to be productive is core to
occupational therapy and we discuss link between the social
determinants of health, productivity and health and wellbeing at
different stages in our lives. Venue: Cheshire Conference and
Events at Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Road, Stockport SK3 9DD.
Cost: Free
https://bit.ly/2OD1dMP
8 MAY 2019
RCOT regional roadshow – Occupational Therapy:
Enabling Productive Lives
RCOT Scottish Western region
This year's RCOT Roadshow is centered on enabling productive
lives, why enabling people to be productive is core to occupational
therapy, and we discuss links between social determinants of
health, productivity, and health and wellbeing at different stages in
our lives. There will also be updates from RCOT's Scottish Policy
Officer and RCOT Scottish Board. Video-conferencing will be
available. Venue: William Quarrier Conference Centre, 20 St
Kenneth Drive, Govan, Glasgow G51 4QD. Cost: Free to
members; £5 charge to non-members for catering.
https://bit.ly/2FohNNs
8 MAY 2019
Opportunities and challenges in school settings;
A universal approach
School-based Occupational Therapy Clinical Forum
Programme for the day: Universal provision for children and young
people in the UK: Where are we now? Speakers: Dr Eve Hutton
and Melanie Burrough; Reflecting on our own practice; Practice
examples for all; Sharing universal approaches and case study
example formulation; Exploring the school environment, inclusive
practice and school occupations. Venue: The Royal College of
Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Time: 9.30am-4pm.
Cost: RCOTSS-CYPF members £5; non-members £40.
Contact: [e-mail]
https://bit.ly/2UEgZsO
8 MAY 2019
RCOT Roadshow 2018/19 – Occupational Therapy:
Enabling Productive Lives and Mid Wales Local
Group Launch
RCOT Wales region
This year's RCOT Roadshow is centred on enabling productive
lives, why enabling people to be productive is core to
occupational therapy and we discuss link between the social
determinants of health, productivity and health and wellbeing at
different stages in our lives. Following the Roadshow the Mid
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Wales Local Group launch will take place. We invite members to
stay and find out ways to engage. Venue: Elephant and Castle
Hotel, Broad Street, Newtown SY16 2BQ. Cost: Free
Contact: [e-mail]
10 MAY 2019
Joint study day: The role of the treating therapist
RCOTSS – Independent Practice
A study day aimed at those working in the Scottish medico-legal
field as a treating therapist or expert witness; and those
considering working as a medico-legal expert or treating
therapist. Delivered by David Bell, Senior Associate and PI Team
Manager (Scotland), Irwin Mitchell Solicitors. Venue: Irwin Mitchell
Solicitors, 180 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5NE (short walk
from both Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street railway
stations and the bus station). Time: 11am to 3pm. Cost: FREE
for SS-IP members; £15 for non-members, free lunch included.
https://bit.ly/2Oy1alp
10 AND 11 MAY 2019
Learn sleep!
Sleep Unlimited Ltd
Day one: Sleep assessment and management – foundation.
Day two: Advanced assessment and treatment strategies for
people with insomnia led by engaging sleep psychologist Dr
David Lee. Evidence-based. Deepen your knowledge and
understanding of this neglected area of clinical practice.
Recognise the presence and importance of sleep disturbances
and equip yourself with strategies to manage insomnias, using
the only NICE recommended treatment protocol: CBTi. Enhance
outcomes, improve compliance, wellbeing, functioning and
recovery. Venue: The Studio, Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2
5EP. Cost: Early bird rate for two days £270 incl. VAT. Contact:
[e-mail]
15 MAY 2019
How to control chronic anxiety – the practical skills
you need
Human Givens College
Chronic anxiety can badly affect sleep and physical, as well as
mental health. This course covers generalised anxiety, social
anxiety and panic attacks, but also addresses how to handle
anxiety that is a feature of conditions such as autistic spectrum
disorder, ADHD and bipolar and borderline personality disorder.
Venue: Broadway House Tothill Street London SW1H 9NQ.
Cost: £192 pp (lunch and refreshments and CPD certificate
included). Contact: [e-mail].
www.humangivenscollege.com/courses/severe-anxiety.html
17 MAY 2019
Active relaxation training workshop
Brain Tree Training
This practical one-day interactive workshop is suitable for