17 May 2023
Preparing for adulthood : Let ’ s talk about sex , relationships , and intimacy – role of occupational therapy with young people and families RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families Please join us at our exciting free event where we have various speakers attending to share their knowledge , techniques , strategies and experiences of discussing sex , intimacy and relationships with young people and their families and care givers . Time : 6 – 8pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – CYPF members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
17 - 19 May 2023
2023 British Geriatrics Society Spring meeting ( Hybrid ) British Geriatrics Society Inviting all RCOT members to register for the 2023 British Geriatrics Society Spring Meeting 17 – 19 May , Edinburgh and online . Our interactive programme focuses on the importance of cross specialty multidisciplinary teams working together to improve healthcare for older people and best practice approaches in : Frailty and Sarcopenia ; peri-operative care for surgical patients ; rehabilitation . As well as sessions on cardiovascular health , dementia , workforce and education . Register online on website below . CPD : 18 hours , live CPD credits RCP ( London ). Venue : EICC Edinburgh . Cost : Varies . Contact : registrations @ bgs . org . uk . www . bgs . org . uk / Spring23OT
18 May 2023
Addressing the elephant in the room : supporting sexual wellbeing after brain injury RCOT Northern and Yorkshire Region We invite members to join Dr Hayley Wright , Assistant Professor , Coventry University ’ s Research Centre for Intelligent Healthcare ,
with an academic background in cognitive neuropsychology , brain injury , psychological health and sexual wellbeing , primarily with older adults to share her research supporting mental and sexual wellbeing after acquired brain injury ( ABI ). Time : 12.30 – 1.30pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
18 May 2023
Scottish manual handling forum study day Scottish Manual Handling Forum We are holding a one-day event with various speakers and practical workshops looking at best practice for handing people . You pick two of five workshops you wish to attend . Venue : Dunblane Hydro ( Double Tree Hilton ). Cost : £ 70 . See the programme in the link below . http :// smhf . co . uk / upcoming-study-days
19 and 20 May 2023
Neurological splinting for function National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery By the end of the course you will have increased knowledge and skills in the assessment and fabrication of splints using a range of splinting materials . Sessions will focus on : The theoretical basis and clinical reasoning underpinning the provision of splints for patients with neurological conditions ; Exploration of the current evidence base for the use of functional splints ; the design and fabrication of functional splints ( such as typing , cutlery , writing ); consolidation of knowledge and skills gained through group discussion and video case studies . Participants will be provide with a pack of instructions and patterns of the functional splints made on the day to take away . Venue : Day one : Virtual via Zoom . Day two : Outpatient Therapist , 1st Floor , Albany Wing . The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery , Queen Square , London , WC1N 3BG .
Cost : £ 200 for two half days www . uclhcarities . com
19 May 2023
Lancashire and South Cumbria Learning Disability Specialist Section locality group RCOT SS – People with Learning Disabilities Please come and join us for our Lancashire and South Cumbria Learning Disability Specialist Section Locality Group . The forum is an informal space for occupational therapists who work in learning disability and / or Autism settings . Time : 2 – 4pm . Venue : Virtual via MS Teams . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – PLD members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
20 May 2023
Talks about CPD with funding options and mentoring support RCOT Eastern Region The committee welcomes you to join them for a CPD session featuring the Chair of the Elizabeth Casson Trust , Dee Christie . How often do you see a course , but can ’ t get funding ? The RCOT Eastern Region and the Elizabeth Casson ’ s Trust may be able to help a little . Dee will be presenting on the work the Elizabeth Casson Trust do and how you as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy student can access their support throughout your journey . Time : 9.30am – 12pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
23 May 2023
Senior Leadership Team get together Join us for an informal session where you can share your thoughts or ask questions to RCOT ’ s Senior Leadership Team . Get to know them and discuss subjects that matter to you . Time : 6 – 7pm . Venue : Virtual via
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