SS – IP member £ 85 ; other RCOT member £ 130 ; non RCOT member £ 130 . Contact : General enquiries , coordinator @ rcotss-ip . org . uk ; booking queries , events . exhibitionsofficer @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3Dxb00U
4 October 2023
Mental health journal club RCOT SS – Mental Health The specialist section mental health e-journal club is run on the first Wednesday of every other month . This is a great opportunity to add to your CPD portfolio and engage in discussions on up-to-date research with your peers . The session is led by Sarah Cavill , Sarah Fletcher-Shaw and Niamh Mitchell . Time : 7 – 8pm Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MH members only . Contact : Please email enquiries . cotssmh @ gmail . com if interested in attending or communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3X0HjhP
9 October 2023
Evidence-based practical application for the treatment of Cerebral Palsy for occupational therapists and physiotherapists RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families You are invited to a webinar with Dr Pauline Christmas PhD MSc MCSP , NHS Physiotherapy Consultant ( former ), to discuss greater understanding of how theory can support clinical reasoning in our practice . Q & As . Time : 7 – 8pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – CYPF members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3Dp1Bsi
9 October 2023
Basic hand splinting workshop The Rehab Team Ltd The splinting workshops are aimed at therapists , and therapy assistants who work in hand rehabilitation . The aim is to improve clinical knowledge , understanding and skills in hand therapy and splinting . Delegates will have the opportunity to fabricate their own splints under the direction of an accredited hand therapist . Venue : Durham County Cricket Club , Chester-Le-Street , Co Durham , DH3 3QR . Time : 9am – 5pm . Cost : £ 200 . Contact : Nicola Lawson at info @ therehabteam . co . uk or register at www . therehabteam . co . uk /
10 October 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 : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – CYPF members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3P7wAA3
10 October 2023
Complex behaviours clinical forum networking event RCOT SS – People with Learning Disabilities Networking event to link up specialist section members who work in or have an interest in working with individuals who present with complex behaviour / behaviour which challenges services ( likely to be OTs who work in intensive support team , inpatient units and community teams ). Time : 4.30 – 6.30pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – PLD members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3sBTgPM
11 October 2023
Fit notes – a year on from the introduction of AHP ‘ Health and Work ’ reports RCOT London region Legislative changes have enabled occupational therapists to assess and certify a person ’ s fitness to work via ‘ Health and Work reports ’. Join the London region to hear from Laura Briggs , Senior occupational therapist , about their experiences completing ‘ fit note ’ assessments . Time : 7 – 8.30pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for London region members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk or rcot . london @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3P7DPrS
17 October 2023
Adaption of the Recovery through Activity group programme within inpatient CAMHS implementation , reflections and networking RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families Nottingham Healthcare CAMHS Occupational Therapy Team will share their reflections around adaptation and implementation of Recovery Thorough Activity programme within a CAMHS inpatient service . Additionally , the event will provide opportunity for networking for those working within CAMHS services . Time : 1 – 3pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – CYPF members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3Nsbw64
17 October 2023
Traumatic brain injury and vocational rehabilitation – an exploration of early intervention and community models event RCOT SS – Neurological Practice The session will explore the benefits of early identification of vocational rehabilitation for people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) from inpatient to community
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