COURSES AND EVENTS
palliative , with emphasis on the latter two stages . Motor and nonmotor symptoms will be covered and principles of therapeutic management will be followed by individual discipline workshops . Each session will be led by a clinical specialist in the field of Parkinson ’ s . CPD : 6.75 hours . Venue : Royal Derby Hospital , Derby DE22 3NE . Cost : £ 130 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 . www . ncore . org . uk
6 FEBRUARY 2021
Quality of life in adults with cancer : an occupational perspective RCOT Specialist Section – Major Health Conditions This interactive webinar will present back the findings of a systematic review , which examined the evidence base to develop an understanding of the link between occupation and quality of life in adults with cancer . Venue : Online . Cost : Members free ; nonmembers £ 3 . https :// bit . ly / 3mtNlnU
8 FEBRUARY 2021
A study day on chronic pain NCORE Speaker : Dr Aftab Laher . The study day will provide an opportunity to : learn about rehabilitation in the context of adults presenting with chronic pain ; act as a refresher of basic knowledge and skills ; give you an opportunity to share latest innovations / research / theorypractice developments ; provide opportunities for learning and practice of some specific skills and strategies ; and introduce you to strategies for dealing with roadblocks or obstacles to treatment change . CPD : 7 hours . Venue : London Road Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 130 . Contact :
uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 . www . ncore . org . uk
9 AND 16 FEBRUARY 2021
Major adaptations for occupational therapists Access Independent This major adaptations course is aimed at occupational therapists new in this area of work , sharing knowledge gained over 30 years of working as an occupational therapist in adult social care . Topics covered : relevant legislation , scale drawings , bathrooms , internal and external access solutions , considerations when designing for wheelchair users . Includes online presentations and practical tasks and is over two separate days . Venue : Remote , so from your home or office . Cost : £ 36 each for first 10 bookings , then £ 60 each . Contact : Gabriella . Mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229 091 .
12 FEBRUARY 2021
Risk assessment for occupational therapists Access Independent This course will consider the use of risk assessment as a tool to assist with clinical decisions as an occupational therapist working in the community . It covers principles of risk assessment and management , how to risk assess to help with best interest decisions , functional assessments and provision of equipment or adaptations . Venue : Remote training via Microsoft Teams – you stay at your home . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people , then £ 60 per person ( incl . VAT ). Time : 9.30am to 13.15pm . Contact : Gabriella . Mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229 091 .
20 , 21 AND 27 , 28 FEBRUARY 2021
Introduction to Tai Chi – via distance learning NCORE Trainer : Linda Arksey . Objectives : Each participant will understand the Tai Chi movements and how they can be an effective exercise in healthcare ; you will develop how to deliver this set of movements safely to your participants . This will be a good introduction to Tai Chi and a foundation to other Medical Qigong and Tai Chi exercises . It is also a great first step to learning the Yang 24 movements . CPD : 16 hours . Venue : Online via Zoom ( 2-6pm each day ) Cost : £ 210 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 . www . ncore . org . uk
23 – 24 FEBRUARY 2021
Balance rehabilitation NCORE Trainers : Lucy Gwynne and Michelle Kudhail . Course aims : to provide a framework for multi factorial balance assessment in patients in community and / or hospital settings ; and develop a treatment programme that patients can follow in a safe and effective way with and without the therapist present . CPD : 14 hours . Venue : London Road Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 210 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 . www . ncore . org . uk
26 FEBRUARY 2021
Assessment and ideas for the treatment of the thorax in adults with neurological damage NCORE Lecturer : Erica Malcolm . By the end of the course the delegate will be able to : undertake a structured assessment of the thorax as they relate to posture and movement ; clinically reason the significance of thoracic alignment on an individual ’ s ability to move ; begin to develop treatment ideas relating to the thorax – its alignment and influence on function ; gain feedback on handling skills relating to the thorax in a practical setting . CPD : 7.25 hours . Venue : London Road Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 130 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254 679 www . ncore . org . uk
10 MARCH 2021
Advanced study day on chronic pain NCORE Trainer : Dr Aftab Laher . Areas to be covered will include :
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