26 April 2023 and 24 May 2023
Placement café We ’ re bringing together people who support placements for pre-registration learners , to network and discuss ways of developing quality , sustainable opportunities . If you ’ re a practice educator or support OT placements join us and meet peers , share your good practice and problem-solve your challenges . Time : 8.30 – 9.30am . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / placement-cafe
27 April 2023
Leaders and managers networking event RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families The RCOT SS – CYPF leaders and managers clinical forum is a quarterly , virtual network meeting , providing a space to network , share practice examples , unpick policy updates and discuss service challenges . Time : 1.30 – 3pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
27 April 2023
Night-time is my time to sparkle - Sleep for children and adolescents jointed by Sleep Unlimited Ltd RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families We are welcoming Dr David Lee to talk about sleep . Dr Lee is the Clinical Director for Sleep Unlimited Ltd , which provides assessment , intervention and training around sleep and sleep disorders . In the second half of the event , the CAMHS Clinical Forum committee will be facilitating networking and discussion around sleep and the role of occupational therapists . Time : 12.45 – 2.45pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – CYPF members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
2 May 2023
Falls forum catch up and share RCOT SS – Older People Calling all OTs with an interest or specialism working with people who experience falls and or deliver falls prevention work . Can you share any interesting work you have done or are working on . Any interesting reads or articles you would like to share ? Have you got any questions for people who work in falls prevention ? Time : 8 – 9pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – OP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
4 May 2023
Post-stroke cognitive screening ( Southwest Region ) RCOT SS – Neurological Practice This session will cover an overview of the most up-to-date research and practice relating to post-stroke cognitive assessment . It will include the following : Intro to post-stroke cognitive syndromes ; Best practice guidelines on cognitive assessment ; Oxford Cognitive Screen ; Oxford Cognitive Screen Plus ; Oxford Multiple Errands Test ; Screening for Post Stroke Visual Problems . Time : 7.30 – 9pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – NP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
5 May 2023
Regional networking RCOT SS – Independent Practice A monthly session to provide RCOT SS – IP members with the opportunity to network with fellow regional members ( via breakout rooms ) – with the sharing of best practice , experience and resources and problem solving . Time : 12.30 – 2pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
9 May 2023
‘ Start up and Succeed ’ course RCOT SS – Independent Practice An online one-day course comprising five one-hour interactive sessions and follow-up course – both facilitated by an experienced trainer . Aimed at occupational therapists considering and / or new to independent practice ; participants will be supported in the identification of their chosen scope of independent practice ; and the development of an action plan to guide progress and meet CPD requirements . Follow up session on the 20 June 2023 . Time : 9.15am – 4.30pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : RCOT SS – IP member £ 85 ; other RCOT member £ 130 ; non RCOT member £ 130 . Bookings close : 24 April 2023 . Contact : General queries at coordinator @ rcotss-ip . org . uk or for booking queries at Events . ExhibitionsOfficer @ rcot . co . uk
10 May 2023
Clinical forum networking event RCOT SS – People with Learning Disabilities To link up specialist section members who work in or have an interest in working with individuals with PMLD . Student members are very welcome . The aim of this forum is to connect members and share best practice . For this session we are focusing on occupational assessments . If you would like to share and discuss practice examples please contact us at COTSSPLD @ rcot . co . uk . Time : 4.30 – 6.30pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – PLD members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
10 May 2023
Perinatal Forum : Food for thought - the role of occupational therapy in infant feeding , half day study event RCOT SS – Mental Health This is a free perinatal forum member event . Participants need to register for
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