Neater Solutions www . neater . co . uk

Contact : stephen @ neater . co . uk

Assistive technology and its application to eating , drinking and activity challenges for people with complex needs

Following a very successful delivery of this RCOT approved learning course during 2023 Neater Solutions are offering the opportunity to learn how viscous damping , modular approaches and power assistance can enable independence with eating drinking and other daily living activities .

This course will be run via Teams every quarter on the following dates in 2024 , from 10am until 12pm .

To register for these events use the QR code or email stephen @ neater . co . uk

Neater also offer , bespoke , CPD , on site training , please contact info @ neater . co . uk for more details

Contact : advertising @ rcot . co . uk

Contact : advertising @ rcot . co . uk

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 . www . rcot . co . uk / events /

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

Occupational therapy in the changing landscape of mental health : Annual conference 2024 1 March 2024 ( 9am – 5pm )

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 . 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 .

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