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COURSES AND EVENTS option of an additional workshop day including presentations, discussions and posters about practical use of the curriculum in the UK and Ireland, including research updates. Venue: Kettering Park Hotel and Spa. Cost: Kettering Park Hotel and Spa. Contact: To book tickets search 'Kelly Mahler' on Eventbrite website. 29 AND 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 SOFFI: Supporting oral feeding in fragile infants Therapy Links UK Therapy Links is proud to host this event in Glasgow. The SOFFITM is an integrated approach to supporting oral feeding in preterm and in medically complex infants both in NICU and in community settings. This two-day course provides SLTs, doctors, nurses, and other therapists with evidence-based information regarding feeding development as well as assessment and intervention strategies. Venue: Abode Hotel, Glasgow. Cost: £485 (first 15 delegates through website receive discounted rate). Contact: training@therpay-links. co.uk POSTPONED * [email protected] for more information and other events. www.ncore.org.uk 12 OCTOBER 2020 Management of spasticity in the upper limb following stroke NCORE 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 particularly important for the upper limb. CPD: 5.5 hours. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Cost: £130. Contact: [email protected] for more information and other events. www.ncore.org.uk 15 OCTOBER 2020 Compassion for voices NCORE 2 OCTOBER 2020 A celebration of our Specialist Section: Innovation, Leadership, Clinical Practice and Research RCOT Specialist Section – Oncology and Palliative Care The conference will celebrate Oncology, Palliative Care, Cardiac and Respiratory and HIV. We will be welcoming abstract submissions from members. Further details of speakers to be announced. Venue: The Studio, 51 Lever St, Manchester M1 1FN. Cost: Presenters: £40 Specialist Section Members: £55 Non-Specialist Section Members: £100 Contact: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rcot-specialist-section-for-oncology- palliative-care-conference-tickets-94098429937 10 – 11 OCTOBER 2020 Posture and balance as it relates to selective control of the upper limb NCORE Trainer: Erica Malcolm. Course aims: Understand the terms posture and balance as they relate to a ‘normal movement’ perspective; Identify key aspects involved in maintaining the integrity of the upper limb in the early stages of recovery post CVA; Relate the ability to control ‘selective’ movement of the upper limb to overall posture and balance; Structure an assessment of the upper limb taking into account alignment, tone, patterns of movement, and relate this to potential for function; Identify when an upper limb is/is not able to be facilitated and why. CPD: 11.25 hours. Other dates: 21 to 22 November 2020 at Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington; 3 to 4 December 2020 at London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Venue: at Hermitage Medical Centre, Dublin. Cost: £220. Contact: uhdb. Trainers: Peter Ord and Mark Sanderson. This one-day event is for anyone interested in learning about the latest ideas and approaches from around the world in understanding and responding to voice hearing. CPD: 7 hours.Venue: Park Inn, Northampton. Cost: £130. Contact: [email protected] for more information and other events. www.ncore.org.uk 20 – 21 OCTOBER 2020 Apraxia – Implementing the evidence into practice NCORE This is an advanced course that enables occupational therapists to take an evidence based approach to the assessment and treatment of clients with apraxia. CPD: 12.5 hours. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Cost: £350. Contact: uhdb.ncore@nhs. net for more information and other events. www.ncore.org.uk 26 – 30 OCTOBER 2020 Essential skills for contemporary occupational therapy practice: Children and Young People Facilitated by Benita Powrie and Astrid Ferreira, this five-day study event is suitable for any occupational therapist who wishes to update their knowledge and skills in relation to evidence based, occupation centred practice with children and young people. Venue: Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Cost: members £650; RCOTSS- CYPF members £600; non-members £1,050. Contact: Lisa.Marsh@ rcot.co.uk www.rcot.co.uk/essential-skills POSTPONED* – NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED OTnews May 2020 67