Courses and events will finalise an eating disorder care pathway for occupational therapists working throughout the UK . Time : 2 – 3pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MH members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3pjE9Ja
Courses and events will finalise an eating disorder care pathway for occupational therapists working throughout the UK . Time : 2 – 3pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MH members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3pjE9Ja
13 September 2023
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 . Venue : remote training via Teams – you stay at your home . Time : 9.30am – 1pm . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Please book via our website www . accessindependent . co . uk
13 September 2023
How to get started with abstracts , bids and publications RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions Do you have an interesting project and want to present or publish results but you are not sure where to start ? Are you keen to evaluate or explore a topic through research ? This session will cover basics in relation to submitting abstracts for conferences , writing for publication and where to start with funding proposals . Time : 9.30 – 10.30am . Venue : Online via Zoom Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MHC only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3XuSIXs
14 September 2023
Independent Practice annual conference 2023 : Building up excellence in independent occupational therapy practice RCOT SS – Independent Practice
The day will be packed with clinical and business sessions and delegates will have networking opportunities including a drinks reception . Follow # RCOTSSIP2023 for updates . Time : 8am – 6pm . Venue : Apex Hotel Grassmarket , 31-35 Grassmarket , Edinburgh , EH1 2HS . Cost : Early Bird ticket price until 16 August 2023 : RCOT SS – Independent Practice members £ 65 ; other RCOT members £ 105 ; non-members £ 135 ; OT students £ 15 . Standard rate : RCOT SS – IP members £ 80 ; other RCOT members £ 120 ; non-members £ 150 ; OT students £ 40 . Bookings close 1 September 2023 at 11:59pm . Contact : events . exhibitionsofficer @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3N4trhV
19 September 2023
GOT90 : Sensory series : Using sensory strategies effectively with children Kim Griffin / GriffinOT This six-part series runs fortnightly . It aims to teach you how to use sensory strategies effectively in practice when supporting children . Topics include : sensory theory and frameworks ; current evidence for using sensory strategies ; understanding arousal and regulation ; assessment of sensory needs and goal setting ; using sensory strategies at school ; and sensory supports at home . Venue : Online . Time : 8pm . Cost : £ 20 / workshop or £ 90 for all six . www . GriffinOT . com / GOT90
20 September 2023
Quarterly regional networking event RCOT SS – Independent Practice A quarterly 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 : 1 – 2pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only .
Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3J9XwLW
21 September 2023
Kidz to Adultz Wales and West Disabled Living Free exhibitions and CPD seminars dedicated to children and young adults with disabilities and additional needs and the professionals who support them . 100 plus exhibitor : information on : funding , mobility , seating , beds , communication , access , WAV vehicles , Education , legal matters , style , sensory , sports activities , holidays , leisure and much more . Boost your CPD portfolio and gain credits by attending one or more of the free CPD seminars running alongside the exhibition . Venue : ICC Wales , Newport , NP18 1HQ . Cost : Free . www . kidzexhibitions . co . uk / kidz-wales
25 September 2023
Annual Conference RCOT SS – Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health This year ’ s theme is : Measuring impact and influencing outcomes – the power of data and occupational therapy . We look forward to our first in person conference in four years . Please join us for an informative didactic and interactive day , meet old and new colleagues and advance your practice . Venue : Hilton Leeds City , Neville Street , Leeds LS1 4BX . Cost : RCOT SS – Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health member £ 70 ; RCOT member £ 100 ; non-RCOT member £ 150 . Contact : events . exhibitionsofficer @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3CHff9Z
26 September 2023
Expert assessments for Blue Badges – England and Scotland Access Independent The course will enable you to undertake assessments of applicants for Blue Badges under the walking and hidden disabilities or risk in traffic criteria . Suitable for remote and face
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