23 June 2023
London drinks and catch up RCOT SS – Independent Practice For London regional members , with all RCOT SS – IP members welcome . An informal social get together to facilitate face-to-face networking and the sharing of business knowledge and ideas – a chance to meet with fellow members from this region and beyond , and make new friends ! Refreshments are NOT provided but can be purchased at the venue ( to be paid for by the attendee ). Time : 6.30 – 10pm . Venue : The Volunteer , 245-247 Baker Street , NW1 6XE , London . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3WjoAxP
23 June 2023
All things supervision webinar RCOT SS – Independent Practice This webinar will provide a space to connect with others – and supervisees to supervisors ; and to discuss supervision and ask questions . Facilitators : Rachael Eckford ( occupational therapist ) and Rikha Wilmot ( occupational therapist ). Content : Supervision ; Supervisors , supervisees and occupational therapists looking for supervision ; Introduce and assist IPs to have supervision . Time : 12 – 2pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free – for Specialist Section IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3IFrtDa
23 June 2023
National stroke clinical guideline launch and implementation study day RCOT SS – Neurological Practice The update of the national clinical stroke guidelines was launched in April 2023 . This is an RCOT event aiming to provide an opportunity for stroke occupational therapists working in all aspects of stroke care to learn about specific updates for stroke occupational
therapy and how these can be implemented in practice . There will also be a networking opportunity . Time : 10am – 3pm . Venue : Lecture Theatre , National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery , 33 Queen Square , London , WC1N 3BG . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – NP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
27 June 2023
Complex behaviours clinical forum networking event RCOT SS – People with Learning Disabilities Linking specialist section members who work in or have an interest in working with individuals who present with complex behaviour / behaviour which challenges services ( likely to be OTs who work in intensive support team , inpatient units and community teams . We continue focusing on environmental assessments , please contact us ( via email ) if you would like to share practice examples ( anonymised ). Time : 4.30 – 6.30pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free – for Specialist Section PLD members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 43xiX1j
28 June 2023
CPD is for life , not just for HCPC audit – South Wales location RCOT Wales region The RCOT Wales region are hosting an in-person event focused on CPD and embedding good CPD habits into our working lives . The session will give you the opportunity to think about the CPD you are already doing and talk about the many ways it can be recorded . We will bust some CPD myths , re-visit the HCPC CPD standards and hear personal reflections on what it ’ s like to be selected for HCPC audit . Time : 12 – 5pm . Venue : USW Conference Center , University of South Wales , Llantwit Road , Treforest , Pontypridd ,
CF37 1DL . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3V4WKEB
1 July 2023
Shaping the future of practice placements RCOT Eastern region Universities within the Eastern region are working together to develop a cohesive approach to practice education . The day provides an opportunity to learn more about and be involved in this collaborative approach . Find out about alternative models of placement delivery , hear from a range of speakers and learners about their experiences of practice education and have your say about streamlining the process and delivery of practice education . Time : 9.30am – 3.30pm . Venue : David Rayner Centre , The Scotsdale ’ s Charitable Foundation , 120 Cambridge Road , Cambridge CB22 5JT . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
3 July 2023
Peer support session RCOT SS – Work Join us for a fantastic opportunity to learn , inspire and support one another . Participants are invited to bring discussion points on any topic of interest to them . We will also welcome Dr Anne Johnson , presenter of the latest webinar in our series Personalising work support for people with ME / CFS , to discuss cases and reflect on practice in relation to the obstacles faced by people with ME / CFS in relation to work . Time : 12.30 – 2pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free – for Specialist Section Work members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3IJZzWJ
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