managers , expert witnesses and treating therapists ) to share business / practice expertise and resources . Topic : The role of the deputy and parameters for costs – with occupational therapy case examples , discussion and Q & As . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – IP only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk . Provider : RCOT SS – Independent Practice . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 48FOUqo
National networking event 10 July 2024 ( 1-2pm )
A quarterly online session to provide the opportunity to network with fellow members nationally – across ALL regions ( breakout rooms used if necessary ) – with the sharing of best practice , experience and resources and problem solving . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – IP only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk Provider : RCOT SS – Independent Practice . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 3IWVdLS
Elevate your independent practice networking event ( South East region ) 13 July 2024 ( 10am – 1pm )
Meet your fellow members ; discuss business acumen , HCPC compliance , efficient business processes ; learn from seasoned professionals ; support newcomers ; and nurture your wellbeing . Free parking . Wheelchair accessible . Tea / coffee / biscuits provided . Lunch can be purchased nearby . Venue : The Small Barn , Thame Barns Centre , Church Road , Thame , OX9 3AJ . Cost : This event is hosted by South East region members and it ’ s open and free for all RCOT SS – IP members from the surrounding areas . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk Provider : RCOT SS – Independent Practice . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 4adwP4F
MAJOR HEALTH CONDITIONS
A quality improvement project to introduce a fatigue screen into an oncology outpatient team webinar 24 April 2024 ( 12 – 1pm )
This informative webinar is for occupational therapists working within a variety of settings who are looking to change or improve services . The background to the QIP , the processes which were used , guided by the Model for Improvement and Plan , Do , Study and Act cycles will be discussed , along with the results , strengths and limitations of the QIP . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – MHC only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk . Provider : RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 3IlQyTk
Body-mind practice for people living with breathlessness in advanced disease webinar 15 May 2024 ( 7 – 8pm )
This webinar will be presented by Kate Binnie , a music therapist , yoga and mindfulness teacher doing a PhD exploring how body-mind practice can help people living with breathlessness in advanced disease . She will share her research on breathlessness and the mind-body connection and explore some simple practices to use straight away to support distressed , breathless patients and their carers . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – MHC only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk . Provider : RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 3RYAzPp
MENTAL HEALTH
Forensic Clinical Forum networking event 8 May 2024 ( 3 – 4pm )
With the recent successful appointment of co-leads for the Forensic Clinical Forum , this event is an opportunity for clinicians working in this area of practice to network . An aim of the event is to explore the needs of clinicians accessing the forum and discussions to establish learning opportunities going forward . Venue : Online via Microsoft Teams . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – MH only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk .
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