OTnews October 2023 | Page 56

Apply now for a 2024 RCOT Annual Award for learning , development and research

You could get £ 500 –£ 2,000 to support with travel , learning , innovation , technology , research and more . Whether you ’ re a learner , practitioner , researcher , educator , support worker or manager there ’ s an award that ’ ll be right for you .
We ’ d really encourage all our members to think about applying , whatever stage of career they are at . These awards are fantastic development opportunities !”
What awards are there ?
The Barbara Tyldesley Student Award – £ 500 each ( two awards ) Eden Travel Award – £ 750 each ( two awards ) Innovation Award – £ 2,000 Institute of Social Psychiatry Award – £ 2,000 International Activity Award – £ 750 each ( two awards ) Medequip Innovation Award for Community Equipment – £ 1,500 Pearson Award – £ 750
RCOT Student Award for Entrepreneurship and Leadership – £ 500
Tunstall Award for creative use of technology for independence and care – £ 1,500
Emma Grover , Professional Development Lead