Courses and events the event through the RCOT events pages . We will be discussing the role of occupational therapy in infant feeding taking into consideration different ways of thinking about feeding / weaning as an occupation as well as the physical , psychological and sensory elements . Time : 9.15am – 12.30pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MH members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
10 May 2023
Oncology forum – Metastatic spinal cord compression event RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions Therapy guide to metastatic spinal cord compression . This session will cover : Overview ; Medical management and current guidelines ; Red flags and recognising early signs and symptoms ; Our therapy role ; Overview of rehabilitation guidelines and approaches . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Time : 7 – 8pm . Cost : Free for RCOT SS members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
12 May 2023
Perceptions , positive risk taking , language and approaches to occupational choice within neurological practice RCOT SS – Neurological Practice We are hosting our first in-person CPD and networking event since 2019 . Keynote speaker is Dr Damon Hoad , Neurorehabilitation Medicine Consultant and Associate Clinical Professor , Warwick University . There will be a panel discussion , Annual Review Meeting and a networking session with colleagues from their specialism , with a focus on forums , brain injury , stroke and long-term conditions . Time : 9.30am – 3pm . Venue : Macdonald Burlington Hotel , Burlington Arcade , 126 New St , Birmingham B2 4JQ . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – NP members only .
Contact : hvb @ helenvbrady . co . uk or tel : 07970 067970 . www . rcot . co . uk / events
15 May 2023
Peer support event RCOT SS – Work Join us for a fantastic opportunity to learn , inspire and support one another . Participants are invited to bring discussion points on any topic of interest to them . There will also be the opportunity to discuss the latest webinar in our series – A health and work group support session for people with Long Covid – with the webinar ’ s presenter Colleen Giacomelli . Time : 12.30 – 2pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – Work members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
16 May 2023
Training to help OTs prescribe and issue walking aids Access Independent Ltd Training designed to help OTs 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 and rollators . Time : 9.45am – 1pm . Venue : Remote training via Microsoft Teams – you stay at your home . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Book via our website www . accessindependent . co . uk
16 May 2023
An overview of working in a specialist MDT service supporting patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus RCOT SS – Neurological Practice – Eastern Region An evening event for OTs in neurology . Toby Meek , Physiotherapist at Addenbrookes Hospital , will present working in a specialist MDT service supporting patients with normal
pressure hydrocephalus . This will cover a definition , epidemiology , anatomy and physiology and main symptoms and discusses differential diagnosis and treatment . There will also be time at the end for questions . Time : 7 – 8pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free ( booking closes one week before ). Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
17 May 2023
Assistive technology and its application to eating , drinking and activity challenges for people with complex needs Neater Solutions Ltd An RCOT approved learning course where delegates discover how assistive technologies can , through viscous damping , modular additions , robotic and power assistance ; enable independence with eating , drinking and arm mobility . It matches technologies to client types and includes video evidence . The course is supplied every month virtually through Teams . Time : 10am – 12pm . Venue : Virtual via Teams . Cost : Free . Contact : For a link please contact stephen @ neater . co . uk . https :// bit . ly / 3lwfcbw www . neater . co . uk / training
17 May 2023
Comeback learning event RCOT Northern and Yorkshire Region Join us for our face-to-face comeback learning event focused on leadership and equity , diversity and belonging . We have specialist speakers from RCOT , including Odeth Richardson , Chair of Council , and interactive workshops . Refreshments and lunch are provided allowing time to connect with colleagues . Book early as places are limited . Venue : Hilton York , 1 Tower Street , York Y01 9WD . Cost : RCOT Northern and Yorkshire Region members £ 10 . Bookings close : 28 April 2023 at 5pm . Contact : Events . ExhibitionsOfficer @ rcot . co . uk
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