therapists how they ’ ve overcome barriers to talking about occupation and help people to understand why occupation matters . Time : 6.30 – 7.30pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : events . exhibitionsofficer @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 45dNEc8
8 November 2023
Perinatal mental health clinical forum bi-monthly networking event RCOT SS – Mental Health It ’ s OT Week from 6 to 12 of November and the theme is about what occupation is and why it matters . To mark this theme , we have invited some guest speakers who have lived experience of perinatal occupational therapy to share their stories and celebrate the positive impact perinatal OT has had on their lives . There will also be opportunity to network with other perinatal OTs across the UK . Time : 7 – 8pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MH members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 45cAwEb
10 November 2023
Celebration of ‘ Occupation Matters ’ networking event RCOT London Region Join us in celebrating being occupational therapists and allow us to treat you to a drink and some free food . This is an event for occupational therapists living or working in the London Region to come together , socialise and share good experiences in celebration of all the good we do . Time : 6.15 – 8.15pm . Venue : Bar Soho , 23-25 Old Compton Street , London , W1D 5JL . Cost : Free for RCOT London members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3LLIixX
10 November 2023
Annual review meeting RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families Join the RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families National Executive Committee for our Annual Review Meeting . This year , we will be holding our ARM virtually . We are excited to share with you our offer to members for 2023 / 2024 and updates from our treasurer , conference lead , research lead and more . There will also be an opportunity to share your views and questions with the committee . Time : 4.15 – 5pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – CYPF members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3EqzV75
15 November 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 . For a link please contact stephen @ neater . co . uk . Venue : Virtual via Teams . Cost : Free . Time : 10am – 12noon . bit . ly / 3YRqfum www . neater . co . uk / training
15 November 2023
Using virtual reality in palliative care webinar RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions As OTs , virtual reality use is becoming popular in our practise to improve
patient wellbeing , participate in virtual activities that they can no longer do and assist in palliative rehabilitation . The session will be led by Nancy Burridge , who has been researching and developing projects around the use of virtual reality in palliative care . Time : 7 – 8.30pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MHC members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3OfA95v
16 November 2023
Returning to driving following brain injury RCOT SS – Neurological Practice This event aims to build understanding of factors that can impact people ’ s ability to return to driving , including assessment and intervention . It will include a chance to ask questions and discuss pertinent issues . Time : 6 – 7pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – NP members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3RzpZzY
17 November 2023
Vocational rehabilitation occupational therapists as innovators and improvers online study day RCOT SS – Work Featuring presentations primarily from occupational therapists who are leading authorities in the NHS and private sector , the study day is designed for occupational therapists involved in vocational rehabilitation , occupational health , primary care roles , students and other professionals . It will provide those attending with inspiring and practical ideas about how to achieve positive change in the workplace . Bookings close on 12 November . Time : 9.15am – 5pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : RCOT SS – Work members Free ; RCOT members £ 45 ; RCOT student members £ 10 ; non-members £ 55 . Details on how RCOT members
64 OTnews October 2023