of RCOT Wales region only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk https :// bit . ly / 41n2m0p
7 February 2024
Eating disorders clinical forum event RCOT SS – Mental Health The eating disorder forum brings together OTs working in eating disorders , as well as new starters and students , aiming to share best practice , inspire new ways of working and provide a support to one another . Time : 2 – 3pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – MH only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk https :// bit . ly / 46GvXmj
8 February 2024
Musculoskeletal ultrasound study day NCORE Trainer : James Blacknall ( Specialist Physiotherapist ) and Andrew Longmead ( Specialist Sonographer ). The aim of this study day is to deliver a comprehensive understanding of MSK USS , in terms of how it works as a modality , what it can do for MSK practice and what its limitations are , and how these fit into your clinical practice and care pathways that you work within . This should foster its effective and efficient utilisation in the clinical setting to bring improved care and outcomes for patients . CPD : 7.5 hours . Venue : NCORE , The Johnson Building , Locomotive Way , Pride Park , Derby , DE24 8JE . Cost : £ 100 www . ncore . org . uk
9 and 10 February 2024
A better understanding of children with CP and similar neurodevelopmental conditions and principles to improve their coordination M . A . E . S . therapy For paediatric therapists to gain new knowledge that opens the opportunity
to further develop excellent clinical reasoning and treatment skills , for the treatment of children with CP . Amy B , OT : ‘ Revolutionises how you see a child and fits in very well with OT methodology .’ Venue : Online , live and interactive via Zoom . Cost : Only £ 295 for two full days . https :// bit . ly / 3QKm2WR
21 February 2024
Occupational formulation – Making sense of someone ’ s circumstances using occupational theories and concepts RCOT London region Occupational Formulation is a process of synthesizing information from occupational therapy assessments and discussions with the person into a structured narrative that guides interventions and leads into measurable , person-centred goals . Our speaker Rob Brooks is co-creator of the Occupational Formulation process . This session will introduce Occupational Formulation and engage members in having a go . Time : 12 – 1.30pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT London region only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk https :// bit . ly / 3R8qyyF
24 February 2024
How to be an Independent OT Access Independent Ltd This course is for OTs thinking of moving into independent practice . We cover the financial , legal and sales advice you need to be an independent OT , including bookkeeping , tax , VAT , getting paid , insurance , liability , finding customers what work is there for OTs , how to calculate your rate . Delivered by Stephen Naylor , MD of Access Independent , and supported by independent OTs . Time : 9.30am to 1pm . Venue : Remote – you log on from home . Cost : £ 36 per person for the first 10 people , then £ 60 per person inc VAT www . accessindependent . co . uk
28 February 2024
Depression care for people with cancer - occupational therapy role within a psychological medicine team webinar RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions This webinar will be presented by Sam Glover , a Macmillan occupational Therapist working within a psychological medicine team . She will explore her role within the team providing depression care for people with cancer . Treatments are delivered by occupational therapists and clinical nurse specialists as research evidence has proven that a combined approach is most effective . Time : 7 – 8pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – MHC only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
1 March 2024
Occupational therapy in the changing landscape of mental health : Annual conference 2024 RCOT SS – Mental Health We ’ re excited to announce our upcoming conference in London next year . The conference aims to support occupational therapists at any stage of their career journey by showcasing OT practice though keynote speakers , presentations , and discussions . Keep up to date on our event page and in our newsletter . Time : 9am – 5pm . Venue : Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists , 10-18 Union St , London SE1 1GH . Cost : RCOT SS – MH members free ; RCOT SS – MH student members free ; RCOT student members £ 25 ; RCOT members £ 100 ; non-members £ 200 . Bookings close Sunday 25 February 2024 , 11.59pm . Contact : events . exhibitionsofficer @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
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