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COURSES AND EVENTS org. Venue: Bristol and Truro Cornwall UK. Cost: £2999. www.sensoryproject.org/shop 27 AND 28 APRIL (TWO DAYS) Introduction to the theory and neuroscience of Ayres Sensory Integration (Two-day workshop) ASI WISE | CL-ASI A two-day workshop, practical learning supported by research- based evidence to provide a solid foundation to those starting to learn about Ayres Sensory Integration. Focusing on the neuroscience and theory of ASI including current terminology. A practical introduction to Ayres Sensory Integration for therapists, teachers and other health care professionals. Venue: Truro Cornwall. Cost: £399 (Two days). www.asi-wise.org 28 – 29 APRIL 2020 Balance rehabilitation NCORE Trainers: Lucy Gwynne and Michelle Kudhail. Course outline: assessment of motor components of balance; evidence-based treatments for retraining motor components of balance; assessment of sensory components of balance; evidence-based treatments for retraining sensory components of balance; assessment of cognitive components of balance; evidence-based treatments for retraining cognitive components of balance. CPD: 13 hours. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Cost: £210. Other dates: 6 to 7 June 2020, Horton General Hospital, Banbury. For more information email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 30 APRIL 2020 Developmental Coordination Disorder – evidence update, assessment and intervention RCOTSS – Children, Young People, and Families, Chiltern and Severn Group Carolyn Dunford PhD, MSc DipCOT's presentation will cover the new international clinical guidelines and the Novak and Honan 2019 systematic review recommendations for DCD. It will include assessment and intervention and a workshop to plan how this important evidence can be put into clinical practice. Carolyn has a varied clinical and academic background and is chair of RCOTSS- CYPF. Venue: Bourne End Community Centre, 2A Wakeman Rd, Bourne End, SL8 5SX. Cost: members £10; non-members £45; student members £8; assistants/TIs/non-student members £26. Time: 12.15 – 16.30. Queries to: [email protected] https://bit.ly/3909YcY 30 APRIL 2020 Introduction to therapeutic horticulture POP GARDENS LIMITED Connect to the emotional aspect of learning with this creative and practical workshop. Venue: Waterperry Gardens, Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX331JZ. Cost: £140. Go to www.popgardens.co.uk for more information. Contact: [email protected] www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/therapeutic-horticulture-workshop- tickets-91629687863 4 – 5 MAY 2020 Acupuncture for occupational therapists NCORE Trainer: Richard O’Hara. This new, two-day introduction to acupuncture is designed specifically for HCPC registered occupational therapists and enables them to apply basic acupuncture in practice. This course has been awarded RCOT approved learning. CPD: 14 hours. Cost: £395. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. For more information email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 6 MAY 2020 RCOT North West region roadshow – Small Change, Big Impact RCOT North West region This year’s RCOT roadshow and shout about practice study day 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 campaign Small Change, Big Impact as well as share best practice examples across the North West of England. Venue: Halton Stadium, Lower House Lane, Widnes, WA8 7DZ. Cost: Free. www.rcot.co.uk/northwest 7 MAY 2020 Kidz to Adultz South Disabled Living Free event for children and young adults 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: Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Road, Farnbrough, GU14 6FD. Cost: Free. Contact: Email: [email protected] or tel: [phone] www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk 11 MAY 2020 Health and Work Champions The Health and Work Champions aim to create culture change so it is routine practice for all health and care professionals to talk about employment with the people they work with. This is through using training sessions to encourage colleagues to routinely ask and support people with their employment aspirations. Apply to attend a training to become a Champion. Venue: C3, 2 Brooks Road, Cambridge, CB1 3HR. Cost: Free OTnews March 2020 61