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COURSES AND EVENTS 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 admin@viva- access.com or 07501 089143 www.viva-access.com 19 AND 20 MAY 2020 Occupational therapy tools for Autism Spectrum Disorder – working with children and their families Royal Free London (Paediatric OT Team) A two-day course with handbook. This essential interactive course is aimed at paediatric occupational therapists who want to develop their knowledge and skills in working with children with ASD from clinicians who are specialists in their field. The course provides in-depth analysis of diagnostic work and best practice interventions, including sensory and behavioural issues using the latest evidence-based approaches. Participant receive a copy of the 'OT Tools for ASD' handbook. Venue: North West London. Cost: £315. Contact: [email protected] https://bit.ly/2T2DXfg 19 – 20 MAY 2020 An introduction to thermoplastic splinting of the upper limb in neurological conditions Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability This intensive course is designed for clinicians who have some basic experience of working with thermoplastic materials and want to gain further handling skills and understanding of splinting the neurologically impaired upper limb. Attendees will develop knowledge of the clinical reasoning behind splinting in neurology through theoretical and practical workshops, with all materials provided. Venue: Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. Cost: £330. Contact: [email protected] or tel: [phone] ext. 5141 20 MAY 2020 Housing adaptation and design: Part three (Bathroom adaptation and design) Viva Access Ltd This comprehensive stand-alone course explores design and adaptation issues relating to bathrooms. Reviews optimum layouts and space planning for both ambulant-disabled and wheelchair users. Heights and positioning of fixtures and fittings are addressed as well as assessment criteria for specialist equipment. 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 20 MAY 2020 The RCOT South West Region Conference 2020 – Vision RCOT South West Region The South West Region is hosting a 2020 conference with this year’s emphasis being ‘Vision', reflecting our ever-developing profession and looking to the future to help guide our new directions for future practice, research and developments. Learn about how different therapists across the region are embracing new vision as we adapt into this new decade. Lunch and refreshments. Venue: Taunton Rugby Football Club, Towergate Stadium, Hyde Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8BU. Cost: members £45; non-members £60; concessions (student/retired member) £30. Contact: [email protected] https://rb.gy/srq0mb 26 MAY 2020 RCOT Wales region roadshow – Small Change, Big Impact RCOT Wales region The 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 will discuss Small Change, Big Impact, as well as share best practice examples across Wales. Venue: Michael Griffith's Lecture Theatre, Cardiff CF14 4YU. Cost: Free. www.rcot.co.uk/wales 27 MAY 2020 RCOT South East region roadshow – Small Change, Big Impact RCOT South East region 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 campaign – Small Change, Big Impact and how attendees can work together locally to raise awareness of occupational therapy. Venue: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences – Oxford Brookes University, Jack Straw's Lan, Marston, OX3 0FL. Cost: Free. www.rcot.co.uk/southeast 27 MAY 2020 Aspiring to a clinical academic career? RCOT in collaboration with NIHR RCOT is hosting an event in collaboration with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Academic Training Advocates for occupational therapy. The workshop aims to demystify the requirements associated with the HEE/NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic Programme and provide guidance for aspiring clinical academics, and for managers who are looking to support staff in such roles. Venue: Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AG. Cost: Free. Contact: [email protected] OTnews March 2020 63