to face assessments and for OTs and admin assessors . Delivered by Dr Chris Elliot , Expert Assessor . Suitable for both England and Scotland . Venue : Remote training via Microsoft Teams – you stay at your home . Time : 9.45am – 1.15pm Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Book via our website www . accessindependent . co . uk
27 September 2023
Walking aids Access Independent Ltd This training is designed to help OTs with the prescription and issue of walking aids . Topics include an overview of gait , choice of walking aids , how to measure and use walking aids , elbow crutches walking frames and rollators . Delivered by Lynette Parkes OT . Venue : remote training via Teams – you stay at your home . Time : 9.45am – 1.15pm . Cost : £ 36 per person for the first 10 people , then £ 60 per person inc VAT . www . accessindependent . co . uk
28 September 2023
MLF networking RCOT SS – Independent Practice A quarterly session to provide RCOT SS – IP members the opportunity to network with fellow members interested / working in the medico-legal field ( case managers , expert witnesses and treating therapists ) ( with breakout rooms for different areas of practice ) – to share best practice , experience and resources and problems / solutions . A speaker / topic will be included when possible . Time : 9.30 – 11am . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 45XEqT1
4 October 2023
Mental health journal club RCOT SS – Mental Health The specialist section mental health e-journal club is run on the first Wednesday of every other month . This is a great opportunity to add to your CPD portfolio and engage in discussions on up-to-date research with your peers . The session is led by Sarah Cavill / Sarah Fletcher-Shaw / Niamh Mitchell . Time : 7 – 8pm Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MH members only . Contact : Please email enquiries . cotssmh @ gmail . com if interested in attending or rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3X0HjhP
5 October 2023
Masterclass : Parkinson ’ s This masterclass will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to provide evidence based , condition specific interventions for people with Parkinson ’ s and related movement disorders as well as increasing awareness of relevant policy , best practice guidelines and sources of association . Designed to enable OTs to enhance their existing skills and confidence in managing patients who present with any form of Parkinsonism in acute or community settings . Time : 10am – 4pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : RCOT member £ 170 ; non-member £ 310 . Contact : events . exhibitionsofficer @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 44y6NG3
11 October 2023
Fit notes – a year on from the introduction of AHP ‘ Health and Work ’ reports RCOT London region Legislative changes have enabled occupational therapists to assess and certify a person ’ s fitness to work via ‘ Health and Work reports ’. Join the London region to hear from Laura Briggs , Senior Occupational Therapist , about their experiences completing ‘ fit note ’ assessments . Time : 7 – 8.30pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for London region members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk or rcot . london @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3P7DPrS
17 October 2023
Regional networking ( West Midlands region ) RCOT SS – Independent Practice RCOT SS – IP West Midlands coffee and catch up . For West Midlands regional members , with all RCOT SS – IP members welcome . An informal social meeting ( over coffee / lunch ) to facilitate face-to-face networking and the sharing of business knowledge and ideas – with fellow members from this region and beyond ! Refreshments are NOT provided but can be purchased at the venue ( to be paid for by the attendee ). Time : 10.30am – 12.30pm . Venue : Holiday Inn Express Stafford , Acton Court , Acton Gate , Stafford ST18 9AP . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3NmsAKR
17 October 2023
Adaption of the recovery through activity group programme within inpatient CAMHS implementation , reflections and networking RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families Nottingham Healthcare CAMHS Occupational Therapy Team will share their reflections around adaptation and implementation of Recovery Thorough Activity Programme within a CAMHS inpatient service . Additionally , the event will provide opportunity for networking for those working within CAMHS services . Time : 1 – 3pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – CYPF members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3Nsbw64
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