Over 1,000 people from the global occupational therapy community joined RCOT ’ s 45th Annual Conference live last month , and over two lively and engaging days , full of enjoyment , debate , learning and fun , took part in an incredible number of plenary and RCOT Insights sessions , presentations , posters , skills exchange sessions and chat rooms . Here we look at some of the highlights .
‘ Let ’ s grow as individuals and let ’ s grow the profession !’ Steve Ford urges at the start of Annual Conference
The programme for RCOT ’ s annual Conference 2022 was shaped around four ‘ top priority ’ themes – chosen by our members – that reflect the times , issues and challenges we face .
‘ Connecting health and social care ’ covered topics that look at how we overcome the barriers in the way that health and social care are connected so that we can ensure positive outcomes for people .
The theme ‘ Powering breakthroughs ’ looked at demonstrating the impact of occupational therapy and how it contributes to achieving health equity . While ‘ Embracing the digital world ’ looked at aspects of digital innovation , digital driven improvements and digital literacy – a key area for the future of health and social care .
Finally , the fourth theme was around ‘ Innovating our profession ’; how do we future proof our profession by using occupational therapy skills to innovate across the wider health and social care sectors ?
RCOT Chief Executive Steve Ford opened this year ’ s event with a warm welcome to all , and urged delegates to ‘ enjoy , debate , learn and discuss ’.
‘ Together let ’ s grow as individuals and let ’ s grow the profession !’ he exclaimed .
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Abstracts , presentations , posters and skills exchange sessions
Together let ’ s grow as individuals and let ’ s grow the profession !”
Steve Ford
14 OTnews July 2022