Courses and events rehabilitation . The session will explore traditional NHS community model and Headway Tyneside client-led vocational service and pathways . Time : 6.30 – 8pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – NP members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3rbmx3r
Courses and events rehabilitation . The session will explore traditional NHS community model and Headway Tyneside client-led vocational service and pathways . Time : 6.30 – 8pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – NP members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3rbmx3r
17 October 2023
Regional networking ( West Midlands region ) RCOT SS – Independent Practice RCOT SS – IP West Midlands coffee and catch up . For West Midlands Region 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 . Refreshments are not provided , but can be purchased at the venue ( to be paid for by the attendee ). Time : 10.30am – 12.30pm . Venue : Holiday Inn Express Stafford , Acton Court , Acton Gate , Stafford ST18 9AP . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3NmsAKR
17 and 19 October 2023
Sleep Right by Hunrosa Hunrosa Sleep Right training hosted by Hunrosa for professionals . Giving you the tools to help young people ’ s sleep difficulties , including those with special needs . Know what is important , up to the minute , evidence based , reliable strategies . Two days , four sessions . Venue : Online . Cost : £ 370 . Book now via Eventbrite bit . ly / 45ynTUz www . hunrosa . co . uk
18 October 2023
National networking event RCOT SS – Independent Practice A quarterly online session to provide the opportunity to network with fellow members nationally – across all regions ( breakout rooms used if necessary ) – with the sharing of best practice , experience and resources and problem solving . Time : 1.15 – 2.15pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 44F0YWL
18 October 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 / 3E8rsWc www . neater . co . uk / training
18 October 2023
Legal updates with Michael Mandelstam RCOT SS – Housing Michael Mandelstam joins us to give an update on health , social care and housing law and its impact on occupational therapy practice . We have seen several key judgements made since Michael last spoke to us at conference in 2020 . Time : 1.30 – 3.30pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – Housing members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3oUglvQ
19 October 2023
Supporting people who experience behaviours of concern ( South West region ) RCOT SS – Neurological Practice The RCOT SS – NP South West Committee is hosting an event focusing on supporting patients who experience behaviours of concern . The session will help attendees to : understand what can give rise to behaviours of concern ; identify the function of the presenting behaviour ; use behaviour data and multidisciplinary team assessment to create simple behaviour support plans ; understand the OT ’ s role with this group of people . Time : 7.30 – 9pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – NP members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3DA3q5I
19 October 2023
Log in and Link up - ARM conference Engagement and Participation RCOT SS – People with Learning Disabilities Our conference , with the theme of ‘ Promoting the sustainability of occupational therapy practice , in supporting people with learning disabilities ’. Aims to provide you with the opportunity to learn of new and innovative practices , which aim to address the current challenges and opportunities in the future sustainability of OT practice . We will also hold our ARM . Time : 9.30am – 2.30pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – PLD members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
23 October 2023
Occupational therapist-led functional assessments zero in on military skills RCOT SS – Work In this webinar , national lead occupational therapists working
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