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COURSES AND EVENTS 4 MARCH 2020 Kidz to Adultz Middle Disabled Living Free event for children and young adults aged up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs, their families, carers and the professionals who support them. Over 150 exhibitors, information on the latest equipment, products, services, alternative funding streams and more. Boost your CPD by attending one or more of the free accredited seminars running alongside the exhibition. Venue: Ericsson Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, CV6 6AQ. Cost: Free. Contact: Disabled Living, email: info@disabledliving. co.uk or tel: [phone]. www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk 4 MARCH 2020 Understanding and supporting autistic people The National Autistic Society This one-day introductory course builds your knowledge of autism and how to support autistic people. It will allow you to develop better practice and use evidence-based strategies to support autistic children and adults. CPD certificate available for this course. Venue: London. Cost: £185. www.autism.org.uk/training 5 MARCH 2020 Trent regional networking event: Moving and handling RCOT Specialist Section – Independent Practice Covering a range of equipment and technique topics. Lunch provided. Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm. Venue: Hill-Rom UK, Leicestershire. Cost: Free (RCOTSS-IP members only). Contact: [email protected] www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trent-regional-networking-event- moving-and-handling-5mar20-tickets-91807662189 6 MARCH 2020 Masterclass: Assessing and treating fatigue – skills and strategies for occupational therapy practice Change, Big Impact and how attendees can work together locally to raise awareness of occupational therapy. Venue: Sarah Swift Building, 8 Brayford Wharf E, Lincoln, LN5 7AT. Cost: Free. www.rcot.co.uk/trent 7 AND 8 MARCH 2020 BBTA’s optimising upper limb and and rehabilitation with Sue Armstrong Royal United Hospital This one and a half day course will focus on the rehabilitation of the upper limb and hand, and will include a theoretical introduction, discussion of the evidence base, a clinical reasoning focussed patient workshop and practical sessions. The practical sessions will cover assessment, movement analysis and movement control, and skill development relevant for common clinical issues, including the painful shoulder. Venue: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG. Cost: £250 (early bird fees apply). Contact: [email protected] or tel: [phone] AND 14 MARCH 2020 ASI Skills for practice | in mental health and for trauma ASI WISE Using the theory of Ayres’ Sensory Integration to understand and analyse behaviours that can be challenging. An opportunity to develop individualised sensory strategies using personalised Sensory Ladders to support communication and self-regulation. Considering how sensory integration difficulties may contribute to a person’s presentation and difficulties participating in everyday life. Venue: Truro, Cornwall. Cost: £375. www.sensoryproject.org/shop 14 MARCH 2020 RCOT Eastern region roadshow – Small Change, Big Impact RCOT Eastern region Facilitated by Dr Sue Pemberton, this masterclass is aimed at occupational therapists from any clinical setting who find that fatigue is a significant problem for their clients and who want to increase their knowledge, enhance their skills and develop this area of practice. Venue: RCOT. Cost: members £160; non-members £300. Contact: [email protected] www.rcot.co.uk/fatiguemar This year's RCOT roadshow will update attendees on RCOT's research and development strategy, campaign reports and resources, advancing practice, generalist and specialist approaches to occupational therapy. We discuss the RCOT campaign – Small Change, Big Impact and how attendees can work together locally to raise awareness of occupational therapy. Venue: David Rayner Centre, Scottsdale Centre, 120 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford CB22 5JT. Cost: Free. www.rcot.co.uk/eastern 7 MARCH 2020 17 MARCH 2020 This year's RCOT roadshow will update attendees on RCOT's research and development strategy, campaign reports and resources, advancing practice, generalist and specialist approaches to occupational therapy. We discuss the RCOT campaign Small Fatigue management; Feedback on peer supervision; My Journey: Vanessa shares her experiences; Buffet lunch and networking; New: Business Basics – a time to ask questions; Planning for July and November meetings. Time: 9.30am to 4pm RCOT Trent Region Roadshow – Small Change, Big Impact RCOT Trent Region 62 OTnews February 2020 South West Regional RCOTSS-IP Meeting Royal College of Occupational Therapists – Specialist Section, Independent Practice (South West Region)