3 March 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
8 March 2023
Bi-monthly perinatal networking event with guest speaker from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance RCOT SS – Mental Health This is a free RCOT SS – Mental Health Perinatal Forum member only event . Participants need to register for the event through the RCOT events pages . This month the Maternal Mental Health Alliance will be discussing their projects and campaigns and how we can get involved . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Time : 7 – 8pm . Cost : Free – RCOT SS members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
8 March 2023
Neonatal OT forum networking event RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families Join us for our quarterly meeting . A safe space for any OT passionate about neonatal care . Stay up to date with national drivers in neonatal care and learn about / get involved with some exciting nationwide projects . Great opportunity for peer support . Topic – heading towards embedding occupational therapists into a neonatal unit . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Time : 7 – 9pm . Cost : Free – RCOT SS members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
8-9 March and 12-13 May 2023
Clinical Tai Chi for rehabilitation Exercise Medicine International Learn and practice the evidence-based and targeted Tai Chi intervention program for rehabilitation and management of chronic conditions . Approved by American College of Sports Medicine and New York State Occupational Therapy Association , the course is available in self-paced online learning and live training via Zoom . Visit the course page for further course information , cost and registration . https :// bit . ly / 3jFQ5m7
10 March 2023
An overview to cognitive multisensory rehabilitation – A sensorimotor approach for motor recovery in patients with neurological conditions NCORE Trainer : Marc Aureli Piqué Batalla . In this one-day course , you will be introduced to cognitive multisensory rehabilitation and its application to neurological rehabilitation . What are the objectives of this course ? The student should be able : 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 : Course delivered live and online . Cost : £ 100 . Contact : For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
10 March 2023
Peer support session RCOT SS – Work Join us for a fantastic opportunity to learn , inspire and support one another . Participants are invited to bring discussion points on any topic of interest to them . There will also be the opportunity to discuss the latest webinar in our series . Supporting stroke survivors with neurological fatigue back to the workplace – with the webinar ’ s presenters Jennifer Stadden and Joanne Hurford . Time : 12.30 – 4pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
14 March 2023
GOT90 : Sensory series part two : Sensory supports - What ’ s the evidence ? Kim Griffin at GriffinOT Sensory supports are frequently recommended and used to help with self regulation at both school and home . In 90 minutes , Kim will take you through the current evidence for using sensory supports like sensory diets and weighted blankets . By the end of the workshop , you will be familiar with existing evidence and be able to apply this to your own practice supporting children , schools , and families . Venue : Live online and 30 day recording . Cost : £ 10 first 30 , £ 20 full price . www . griffinot . com / GOT90
15 March 2023
Embedding rehabilitative palliative care : a journey of discovery RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions This session will focus on the journey St Columba ’ s Hospice Care in Edinburgh has been on as it work to embed a culture of rehabilitative palliative care across its clinical services . Different areas of hospice care are covered , including the inpatient unit and wellbeing service . An innovative new project that has created short stay rehab beds at the hospice will also be discussed . Time : 7 – 8pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
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