of adults with impairments of capacity and / or communication in ethically-sound research . It has developed online guidance for researchers and reviewers to increase research inclusion . Anne Killett , OT Researcher and Senior Lecturer , will present the project . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Time : 7 – 9pm . Cost : Free . Contact : eastangliacommitee . ssnp @ gmail . com
22 April 2022
RCOT SS – PLD : PMLD clinical forum networking event RCOT SS – People with Learning Disabilities Networking event to link up specialist section members who work in or have an interest in working with individuals with PMLD . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Time : 10 – 12pm . Cost : Free . Contact : cotsspld @ rcot . co . uk
25 April 2022
Webinar : My journey into expert witness and tribunal work RCOT SS – Independent Practice This month ’ s regional networking offering in our programme of monthly webinars on a range of business and practice related topics . Fiona Reeks ( training lead ) will host our regional networking event open to all RCOT SS – IP members . Katie Charlwood , Latitude Occupational Therapy Consultants , will join us as speaker and discuss on the topic : My journey into expert witness and tribunal work . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 12 – 1.30pm . Contact : coordinator @ rcotss-ip . org . uk or fiona-RCOT @ outlook . com
27 April 2022
RCOT SS – CYPF physical disabilities forum – spring journal club RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families RCOT SS – CYPF physical disabilities forum spring journal club event will look to facilitate joint review and discussion of a journal article using collective and breakout rooms to facilitate discussion and sharing of learning . The article will be shared in early April . Venue : Virtual – RCOT SS – CYPF Zoom account . Time : 7 – 8.30pm . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / events
5 May 2022
RCOT SS – IP : Topic tbc ( MLF Networking ) RCOT SS – Independent Practice Part of a programme of bi-monthly ( November , January , March , May , July , September ) networking sessions delivered in two parts : speaker / presentation plus networking ( with breakout rooms for different areas of practice as necessary ). For members interested or working in the medicolegal field ( including case managers and expert witnesses ). Other dates : 7 July , 8 September 2022 . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Time : 12 – 1.30pm . Cost : Free to RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : coordinator @ rcotss-ip . org . uk
6 May 2022
Autism and commonly cooccurring conditions RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families Consultant paediatric neuropsychiatrist Dr Ashley Liew will guide through neurodevelopmental conditions that occur alongside an autism diagnosis . We will discuss scenarios in groups to consolidate learning and explore implications for practice . The aim is to provide an overview of diagnostic differences between autism and commonly occurring conditions and explore considerations for intervention . Venue : Virtual . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / events
6 May 2022
RCOT SS – IP : Topic tbc ( National Regional Networking ) RCOT SS – Independent Practice Part of a programme of monthly networking sessions delivered in two parts : speaker / presentation plus regional networking ( via breakout rooms ). Other dates : 6 June , 1 July , 1 August and 2 September 2022 . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Time : 12.30pm ( 1 to 2 hours ). Cost : Free . Contact : coordinator @ rcotss-ip . org . uk
9 May 2022
Let ’ s talk about sex with stroke service users Access Independent A half day interactive course aimed at occupational therapists to demonstrate and learn the importance of why , how and what gets in the way of starting a conversation with stroke survivors on intimacy and sex issues . Loving relationships improve our physical and mental wellbeing . This course aims to unlock the fear of talking about intimacy with stroke survivors and their partners . Venue : Remote training via Microsoft Teams – you stay at your home . Time : 9.30 – 1pm . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Contact : Gabriella . Mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or 01223 229091
9 May 2022
Peer support session RCOTSS – Work Join us for a fantastic opportunity to learn , inspire and support one another . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : rcotsswork @ gmail . com https :// us02web . zoom . us / j / 848207 34093
10 May 2022
Training to help occupational therapists prescribe and issue walking aids Access Independent Training designed to help occupational therapists with the prescription and issue of walking aids , covering an overview of gait , indicators of choice for walking aids , measuring and use of aids , elbow crutches , walking frames
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