how pain can occur in the absence of tissue damage , psychosocial factors influencing pain perception and how OTs can approach patients living with persistent pain . Time : 6 – 7pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – NP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 40fG9yY
10 - 12 July 2023
Occupational therapy tools for Autism Spectrum Disorder - working with children and their families OT Applied This three-day interactive course is aimed at paediatric occupational therapists who want to further develop their knowledge and skills in working with children with ASD , from clinicians who are specialists in their field . The course provides in-depth analysis of best practice interventions , including for sensory and behavioural issues using the latest evidence-based approaches , plus a copy of ‘ OT Tools for ASD ’ handbook . Ticket on Eventbrite only . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : £ 360 . Contact : ot . applied @ gmail . com
10 – 21 July 2023 ( part one ) 14 – 25 August 2023 ( part two )
M . A . E . S . Foundation course - Movement Analysis and Education Strategies course for treating children with CP and similar neurodevelopmental conditions MAES Therapy International Act on key mechanisms to improve children ’ s ability to keep learning and progressing , whilst avoiding ( or delaying ) a ‘ plateau ’ effect . Highly practical in nature , this course expands your repertoire of interventions , structures and develops clinical reasoning and clinical expertise . Promote the development of skills in terms of mobility , hand function , constructive play , interaction and communication , for each child .
Venue : Part one : Online via Zoom . Part two : Face-to-face at Finchley Golf Club , Mill Hill East , North London NW7 1P . Cost : Early bird fee £ 2,895 ( Early bird ends 10 April 2023 ); regular / late fee £ 3,195 . bit . ly / 3YbW54Y
11 July 2023
Disabled Facilities Grant : Necessary and appropriate RCOT SS – Housing We are joined by Rachel Russell from Foundations , where she will explore how as practitioners , we can answer the question of whether an adaptation is necessary appropriate . Time : 2 – 4pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – Housing members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 43LeuZx
12 July 2023
Perinatal Forum : Food for thought - the role of occupational therapy in infant feeding half day study event RCOT SS – Mental Health For this evening event we have the pleasure of speaking to Sarah Fay , the founder of the charity Enabled2Parent providing assessments , advice and information about life as a disabled parent . Time : 7 – 8pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MH members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 42dT2uj
12 July 2023
Assistive technology and its application to eating , drinking and activity challenges for people with complex needs Neater Solutions Ltd An RCOT approved learning course where delegates discover how assistive technologies can , through viscous damping , modular additions , robotic and power assistance ; enable independence with eating , drinking and arm mobility . It matches technologies to client types and includes video evidence . The course is supplied every month virtually through Teams . Time : 10am – 12noon . Venue : Virtual via Teams . Cost : Free . Contact : For a link please contact stephen @ neater . co . uk bit . ly / 3lH8csF www . neater . co . uk / training
13 July 2023
MLF networking event RCOT SS – Independent Practice A quarterly ( Jan , Mar , Jun , Sept ) session to provide RCOT SS – IP members with 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 if necessary ) – to share best practice , experience and resources and problems / solutions . A speaker / topic will be included when possible . Time : 9.30 – 11am . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
13 July 2023
Leaders and managers networking event RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families The RCOT SS – CYPF leaders and managers clinical forum is a quarterly , virtual network meeting , providing a space to network , share practice examples , unpick policy updates and discuss service challenges . Time : 1.30 – 3pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk . Cost : Free . www . rcot . co . uk / events
19 July 2023
The ‘ Positive Voices ’ Campaign with the Terrence Higgins Trust RCOT London region HIV can affect anyone . London region
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