2020 : A year in
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It ’ s been a most unusual year , full of ups and downs , for RCOT as for the rest of the country and world . We have however managed to achieve a huge amount , regardless of the pandemic . Here are just some of the highlights from 2020 , giving you facts and figures of what an incredible impact we have had .
Specialist Sections hosted over 100
events , including study sessions , conferences , webinars and networking opportunities , as well as publishing over 90 e-newsletters
One Specialist Section changed its name to Major Health Conditions
Regions ran 3 face-to-face and 4 virtual roadshows , along with other study days , networking and social events across the UK , and published over 84 newsletters and e-bulletins published
We held 6 Big Rehab Conversations with members over the summer
Over 84 members elected to join regional committees
Our AGM was joined virtually by 365
members – an unprecedented number
SOCIAL MEDIA
32,000 followers on Twitter
Most popular post : 714 interactions
We held 4 virtual roadshows , exploring member learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
21 May We ’ ve published guides to support people recovering from # COVID19 to manage post-viral fatigue and conserve their energy . Endorsed by @ ICS _ updates and available for download from : https :// bit . ly / 3pRBbqi or https :// bit . ly / 35hkpZK
1,100 followers on
Instagram
Most popular post :
305 interactions
5 June We stand in solidarity with our BAME members , colleagues and communities against racism and injustice of all kinds . Read a fuller statement here : www . rcot . co . uk / news / rcot-statementdiversity # BlackLivesMatter
9,600 followers on LinkedIn
Most popular post : 383 interactions We ’ ve published the 2nd edition of Occupational therapy in the prevention and management of falls in adults practice guideline developed by @ RCOT _ OP . Includes two new evidence-based recommendations and new supporting evidence . Start using it today : www . rcot . co . uk / practice-resources / rcot-practice-guidelines / falls
28,000 followers on Facebook
Most popular post : 2,646 interactions
20 March Read our advice for Staying Well While Social Distancing : www . rcot . co . uk / staying-well-when-social-distancing
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