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COURSES AND EVENTS (expenses paid). Other dates: 22 May 2020 – COSLA, Verity House, 19 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH; 2 June 2020 – Durweston Village Hall, Church Road, Durweston, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0QA; 25 June 2020 – Royal College of Occupational Therapists, 106-114 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LB. Contact: Yailin Acosta, email: [email protected] https://tinyurl.com/vuasxvc 12 MAY 2020 Management of spasticity in the upper limb following stroke NCORE 15 MAY 2020 Networking day: The case for occupational therapists in occupational health RCOT is keen to scope the activity of occupational therapists working in occupational health and to discuss the evolving models of care and evidence. The event is only open to college members working within occupational health or developing service proposals for occupational therapy in occupational health. Venue: 106-114 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LB. Cost: Free. Contact: [email protected] www.rcot.co.uk/networking Trainers: Lucy Gwynne and Michelle Kudhail. Course aims: to provide an overview of assessment and management of spasticity with a particular focus on the upper limb; to provide you with the tools to set up an early self-monitored practice programme that the patients can follow; we will also look at the types of feedback that are available and discuss attentional focus and how that is 18 MAY 2020 particularly important for the upper limb. CPD: 5.5 hours. Cost: £130. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. For more information email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk elevations, uses of scale, and architectural symbols and conventions. Discover key wheelchair standards e.g. for doorways, corridors and circulation space. Participate in practical exercises related to measuring up individual users. Ideal training for OTs. Delivered by trainers who are practitioners and highly experienced in accessible housing. Venue: London – National Education Union, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD. Cost: £180, plus VAT. Attractive discounts where multiple spaces booked. All training materials included in fee. Contact: Trish Sweeney at [email protected] or 07501 089143. www.viva-access.com 12 MAY 2020 Falls prevention summit 2020 Healthcare Conferences UK Ltd This conference focuses on reducing inpatient falls, and harm from inpatient falls. Through national updates, practical case studies and learning from the 2019 National Audit of Inpatient Falls report, which is due to be published in March 2020, the conference will provide a step-by-step guide to implementing the multiple interventions that have been proven to reduce falls in your service. Venue: The Studio Conference Centre, Birmingham. Cost: £365 + VAT (20 per cent discount for RCOT members, HCUK20RCOT) www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences- masterclasses/inpatient-falls-prevention 13 MAY 2020 Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference (OTAC) Exeter Promoting Independence OTAC returns to the South West this May. We would recommend anyone working within adaptations attend this exciting event for: CPD opportunities – new products; over 40 exhibitors per event; networking; training including moving and handling by Handicare; free lunch and refreshments. With 10 events in 2020, one should be within a short commute from your home or office. Venue: The Jockey Club, Exeter Racecourse, Kennford Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XS. Cost: Free. Visit: www.otac.org.uk for all dates. Contact: [email protected] www.otac.org.uk 62 OTnews March 2020 Housing adaptation and design: Part one (Reading and using plans and adapting and designing for wheelchair users) Viva Access Ltd Essential housing training. Learn about plans, sections and 18 AND 19 MAY 2020 Listening with the whole body Brainsense Therapy & Vital Links In this two-day workshop, you will learn to use Therapeutic Listening ® Modulated music to create individualised, home programs for clients with a range of occupational performance difficulties. The course will take you through all of the steps from assessment to outcomes for creating complete Therapeutic Listening programs. Venue: Hamilton House – Kings Cross, London. Cost: £399. Contact: Anna, email: info@ brainsensetherapy.com or tel: [phone] www.brainsensetherapy.com or www.vitallinks.com 19 MAY 2020 Housing adaptation and design: Part two (Ramps and accessible kitchens) Viva Access Ltd This comprehensive stand-alone course explores gradients, design principles and client considerations in relation to ramps. It also overviews optimum layouts and space standards for accessible kitchens and looks at ways of promoting flexibility within these spaces. Ideal training for occupational therapists. Venue: London – National Education Union, Hamilton House,