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COURSES AND EVENTS personalisation and hear from national experts. Venue: National Railway Museum, York. Cost: RCOTSS-MH members £250; non- members £325; RCOTSS-MH students £100. https://bit.ly/2mVS9Jq 9 DECEMBER 2019 Implementation of hidden disabilities blue badge criteria Access Independent Ltd A workshop for those involved in the inclusion of hidden disabilities in Blue Badge eligibility criteria. With case study review and input from the DfT, there will also be valuable information and an opportunity to discuss the changes/conditions now included, challenges and best practice. Venue: ibis Birmingham New Street Station, 21 Ladywell Walk, Birmingham B5 4ST. Cost: £120 first 15 tickets, £170 thereafter, includes refreshments, lunch etc. Contact: [email protected] www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/implementation-of-hidden- disabilities-blue-badge-criteria-tickets-76237200519 16 DECEMBER 2019 Implementation of hidden disabilities blue badge criteria Access Independent Ltd A workshop for those involved in the inclusion of hidden disabilities in Blue Badge eligibility criteria. With case study review and input from the DfT, there will also be valuable information and an opportunity to discuss the changes/conditions now included, challenges and best practice. Venue: NCVO, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL. Cost: £120 first 15 tickets, £170 thereafter, includes refreshments, lunch etc. Contact: Stephen.naylor@ accessindependent.co.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/implementation-of-hidden- disabilities-blue-badge-criteria-tickets-75640255039 training in SI. The aim, to understand the current neuroscience, and relevant and emergent theories, concepts, and practices, related to Ayres’ Sensory Integration. You will be able to relate sensory processing to the underlying neurology and evidence base of sensory integration. Bookings close 13 December 2019. Venue: Online event. Cost: SI Education Gold, member fee: £949 (Instalment plans available). Ask about our offers. www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/page-18664 17 JANUARY 2020 Introduction to sensory integration and trauma in children Sensory Integration Education A one-day course providing an insight into sensory integration and its application and links to developmental trauma/early childhood trauma and attachment issues. This is a foundation level trauma and attachment course for professionals wishing to develop an understanding of the interplay between childhood trauma experiences and sensory processing. Venue: Conference Aston, Birmingham B4 7ET. Cost: SI Education Gold Member Fee: from £199 (Instalment plans available). www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/page-18633 17 – 19 JANUARY 2020 Cognitive rehabilitation workshop Brain Tree Training This two-day interactive workshop is suitable for professionals working with adults who have cognitive problems following brain injury. The course focuses on practical activities that can be used in the rehabilitation of attention, visual processing, information processing, memory and executive functions. Venue: Gatwick Hilton Hotel, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London, RH6 0LL. Cost: £185. www.braintreetraining.co.uk 10 JANUARY 2020 20 – 21 JANUARY 2020 Lecturer: Alison Middleditch. This course will review and discuss the assessment, treatment and management of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome/Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. This will be within a functional framework and based on latest evidence. The course will consider hypermobility in all groups – including those with a late diagnosis and those with complex problems. CPD: 7 hours. Cost: £145. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. For more information and other events, email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk This is a basic course suitable for all occupational therapists working with clients with perceptual and cognitive dysfunction. This course aims to enable occupational therapists to feel confident in assessing and planning appropriate intervention for patients. CPD: 11 hours. Cost: £350. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. For more information and other events, email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk Hypermobility/Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in adults and children: clinical assessment and management NCORE 13 JANUARY 2020 Online SI Module one: Foundations and Neuroscience Sensory Integration Education Online SI Module one is part of our accredited modular pathway The assessment and treatment of clients with perceptual and cognitive dysfunction NCORE 21 – 22 JANUARY 2020 Explain pain NCORE Trainer: Ben Davies. Course aims: To teach biologically based pain management skills under a framework of the sciences of OTnews November 2019 63