Courses and events criteria . Suitable for remote and face- -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 . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Time : 9.45am – 1.15pm . Book via our website www . accessindependent . co . uk
Courses and events criteria . Suitable for remote and face- -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 . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Time : 9.45am – 1.15pm . Book via our website www . accessindependent . co . uk
16 June 2023
Informal coffee and catch up ( Northern and Yorkshire Region ) RCOT SS – Independent Practice For Northern and Yorkshire regional members , with all RCOT SS – IP members welcome – join us any time . 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 . Please note that refreshments are not provided but can be purchased at the venue , by the attendee . Time : 10.30am – 2.20pm . Venue : George Washington Hotel , Stone Cellar Road , High Usworth , Washington , Newcastle upon Tyne , NE37 1PH . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk https :// bit . ly / 3USFrqu
20 June 2023
Neglect : Presentation , assessment and treatment RCOT SS – Neurological Practice This presentation reviews the clinical presentation of neglect syndrome for patients post neurological impairment , including up to date screening , assessment and treatment principles . This presentation is aimed at OTs new to working in neurology roles or rotations , or those wishing to refresh their understanding and evidence of treating this syndrome . Time : 6 – 7pm . Venue : Wolfson Lecture Theatre National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery , WC1N 3BG . Cost : Free
for RCOT SS – NP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk https :// bit . ly / 3mIZ4of
21 June 2023
Quarterly eating disorder forum RCOT SS – Mental Health The eating disorder forum is facilitated by Abigail Cardwell and Clare Steedman . Bringing together other OTs in the area , new starters and students , the forum aims to share best practice , inspire new ways of working and provide a support . This forum will specifically focus on reviewing the development of an eating disorder care pathway for OTs working throughout the UK . Time : 2 – 3pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MH members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
21 June 2023
OTs and Fit Notes Access Independent Ltd OTs can now issue Fit Notes . What does this mean for OTs ? This course covers what are Fit Notes , their legalities , when they should and should not be issued , what should and should not be included , the role of the employer and HR , a GPs perspective , and the reality of OTs issuing Fit Notes . Delivered by Lynette Parkes OT . Venue : Remote , so from your home or office . Time : 9.30am – 12noon . Cost : £ 36 each for first 10 bookings , then £ 60 each per day . To book visit our website . www . accessindependent . co . uk
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
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 https :// 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 ,
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