120 Cambridge Road , Cambridge CB22 5JT . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
5 July 2023
Assessment and ideas for the treatment of the wrist and hand in adults with neurological damage NCORE Trainer : Erica Malcolm MCSP . Learning outcomes : Undertake a structured assessment of the wrist and hand as they relate to posture and movement ; Clinically reason the significance of wrist and hand alignment on an individual ’ s ability to move the upper limb ; Begin to develop treatment ideas relating to the wrist and hand – their alignment and influence on function ; Gain feedback on handling skills relating to the wrist and hand . CPD : 7.5 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 150 . For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
5 July 2023
Regional networking ( West Midlands Region ) RCOT SS – Independent Practice RCOT SS – IP West Midlands coffee and catch up . For West Midlands regional members , with all RCOT SS – IP members welcome . 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 . Complimentary tea / coffee / water and cakes will be provided ; or you are welcome to bring your own . Time : 10.30 – 12.30pm . Venue : Regional Driving Assessment Centre , Hampton in Arden Patrick Farm Barns , Meriden Road , Solihull B92 0LT . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
5 July 2023
CPD is for life , not just for HCPC audit – North 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 : Rhyl Rugby Club , Tynewydd Fields , Tynewydd Road , Rhyl , LL18 4AQ . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk https :// bit . ly / 3Vd739N
5 July 2023
Cancer care clinical forum - Cancer related cognitive changes for patients RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions A therapy guide to supporting patients with cancer related cognitive impairment . The session will cover : The role of OT working with patients experiencing cancer related cognitive impairments ; OT as a core clinician to provide support to help manage impairments ; Development of a program to develop strategies and habits to help . Time : 7 – 8pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MHC members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk https :// bit . ly / 3KOPwA2
6 July 2023
Optimising outcomes : Managing the rehabilitation pathway for treatment of Disorders of Consciousness BABICM Bringing together experts in the field of Persistent Disorder of Consciousness for this not to be missed one day event . The event will explore the early management , ongoing treatment ,
assessment , rehabilitation and ongoing ethical issues that touch the lives of clients in PDOC . The day will explore the role of clinicians , families , case managers and court of protection . View www . babicm . org / events / for more details and to book your place . Venue : Mary Ward House , London . Cost : BABICM members £ 125 ; non-members £ 160 . www . babicm . org / events /
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 July 2023 - part one 17 July 2023 - part two
Pain management in neurology : Approaches to theory and practice RCOT SS – Neurological Practice Pain has implications on function and quality of life . This training offers opportunity to review pain theory and mechanisms in part one and clinical application in part two . Exploring 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 https :// bit . ly / 40fG9yY
64 OTnews May 2023