28 June 2023
MLF networking RCOT SS – Independent Practice A quarterly session to provide our members the opportunity to network with fellow members interested or working in the medico-legal field ( case managers , expert witnesses and treating therapists ) ( with breakout rooms for different areas of practice ) – to share best practice , experience and resources and problems / solutions . A speaker or topic will be included when possible . Time : 9.30 – 11am . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
29 and 30 June 2023
Unilateral cerebral palsy - A practical application Cerebral Palsy Cymru Virginia Knox MRes MSc PGCE MCSP and Marissa Mount MSc RCOT present this two-day virtual course . The course will provide a broad overview of unilateral cerebral palsy , including aetiology , clinical features , assessment , goal setting and different interventions . It will include lectures , video observations and analysis , case presentations and practical treatment ideas . The course will contain lots of opportunities for discussion and interaction . This course provides training for physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with children with unilateral cerebral palsy of all ages . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : £ 375 per person https :// bit . ly / 3MkMkP7
30 June 2023
An overview to Cognitive Multisensory Rehabilitation - a sensorimotor approach for motor recovery in patients with neurological conditions NCORE Trainer : Marc Aureli Piqué Batalla . An introduction to Cognitive Multisensory
Rehabilitation and its application to neurological rehabilitation . Learning outcomes : To explain the basic principles of cognitive multisensory rehabilitation and its application to motor recovery in neurological rehabilitation ; To identify Cognitive Multisensory Rehabilitation tasks and its structure . CPD : 7 hours . Venue : Online ( Session not recorded ). Cost : £ 100 . Contact : For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
1 July 2023
Shaping the future of practice placements RCOT Eastern Region Universities within the Eastern Region are working together to develop a cohesive approach to practice education . The day provides an opportunity to learn more about and be involved in this collaborative approach . Find out about alternative models of placement delivery , hear from a range of speakers and learners about their experiences of practice education and have your say about streamlining the process and delivery of practice education . Time : 9.30am – 3.30pm . Venue : David Rayner Centre , The Scotsdale ’ s Charitable Foundation , 120 Cambridge Road , Cambridge CB22 5JT . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
4 to 6 July 2023
Clinical analysis , treatment & management of cerebral palsy – a multidisciplinary approach Cerebral Palsy Cymru This online course is for qualified PTs , OTs and SLTs who work with children and young people with cerebral palsy . It is presented by a multidisciplinary therapy team and video-based clinical cases of all classifications of CP will be presented to reflect an MDT approach . The WHO ’ s ICF framework is central to the clinical reasoning and treatment planning in this course . Participants will be expected to contribute to discussions around video-presented clinical cases . Venue : Online via Zoom Cost : £ 195 per person https :// bit . ly / 3Gfnj3Z
6 and 7 July 2023
Disability expo Made 2 Aid Timed for the beginning of Disability Pride month , Disability expo will be Europe ’ s largest event solely focused on people with lived experience of disability . During a packed two days we ’ ll be hosting a series of discussion panels looking at every aspect of disabled living , celebrating disabled talent and fashion , educating and advising , as well as showcasing the latest and greatest products and services . Venue : ExCeL London . Cost : Free event . www . thedisabilityexpo . com
7 July 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
10 – 21 July 2023 ( part one ) 14 – 25 August 2023 ( part two )
M . A . E . S . Foundation course - Movement Analysis and Education Strategies course for treating children with CP and similar neurodevelopmental conditions MAES Therapy International Act on key mechanisms to improve children ’ s ability to keep learning and progressing , whilst avoiding ( or
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