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Research participants needed for international study on parenting
Elaine Saunders , Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in Perinatal Mental Health , is supporting the UK arm of an international study that is seeking the views of all occupational therapists working with adults who are parents , regardless of practice area .
Researchers from the University of Sydney want your thoughts about an emerging and nontraditional area of occupational therapy practice – parenting . All RCOT members are invited to complete an anonymous survey . Whether you address parenting in your practice or not , the study needs your views .
The survey will take between five and 30 minutes , depending on whether you address parenting in your practice . To take part in the survey visit bit . ly / 3qsJgrb . This has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee ( HREC ) at the University of Sydney [ APPROVAL : 2022 / 898 ].
What ’ s happening at 2023 ’ s RCOT AGM ?
RCOT is looking forward to welcoming you , those of you who can make it , to the upcoming 2023 BAOT / RCOT Annual General Meeting ( AGM ) this month . On Wednesday 28 June , at 5.30pm , the RCOT AGM will take place online . Here are some of the things happening at the AGM :
• Chair , Odeth Richardson will run through the RCOT Annual Report and share highlights of the year .
• The results will be announced for the BAOT / RCOT Council elections for 2023-24 .
• A report on BAOT / RCOT finances and the audited accounts .
• Consideration and voting on resolution 1 : members resolve to appoint Moore Kingston Smith as the auditors for BAOT and RCOT .
• An interview with Chair , Odeth Richardson and CEO , Steve Ford .
• A panel discussion with the Senior Leadership Team about the strategic priorities for 2023-24 .
• Member Q & A .
You can ask questions and take part by voting on any resolutions taken during proceedings . We encourage anyone with questions to submit these in advance to governance @ rcot . co . uk . This is a members only event .
All members should have received their AGM notice , with details of the resolution and proxy form with the May issue of OTnews . Please contact governance @ rcot . co . uk if you ’ ve not received these . It ’ s not too late to book your place now at bit . ly / 3oHt7h7 .
RCOT Annual Conference
Annual Conference is RCOT ’ s flagship event and a showcase for occupational therapy , bringing together members and non-members from across the profession .
Our two-day online event took place on Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 June 2023 . Packed with interactive sessions , inspiring discussion and involvement , the event was themed around the following : Breaking through – the impact of occupational therapy and how it contributes towards achieving health equity ; Growing primary care – the value and impact of occupational therapy in primary care ; Moving forward : workforce innovation and diversification ; and Supporting wellbeing and resilience .
Look out for a full round up in next month ’ s issue , and remember if you registered for Annual Conference you get six whole months to view the content .
58 OTnews June 2023