Courses and events 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 can attend for free can be found on the booking page . Contact : events . exhibitionsofficer @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 48htqkL
Courses and events 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 can attend for free can be found on the booking page . Contact : events . exhibitionsofficer @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 48htqkL
22 November 2023
Annual review meeting RCOT SS – Independent Practice An annual meeting to provide RCOT SS – IP members with the opportunity to hear about the activities and achievements of the previous membership year ( 2022 / 23 ) and plans for the next ( 2023 / 24 ); and to give feedback and or raise issues . Time : 9.15 – 11am . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for all NEC and RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3P8MVmr
22 November 2023
PMLD 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 with PMLD . Student members are very welcome . The aim of this forum is to connect members and share best practice . For this session we are focusing on occupational assessments . Please contact us via email : cotsspld @ rcot . co . uk if you would like to share and discuss practice examples ( anonymised ). Time : 4.30 – 6.30pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – PLD members only . Booking queries : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3EsIv57
22 - 23 November 2023
The Occupational Therapy Show Closerstill Media The OT Show , 22 – 23 November 2023 , returns to Birmingham NEC . Free to attend , gain CPD accredited education plus network and reconnect with colleagues and suppliers , showcasing the latest products and services . Join the OT reunion and allow yourself to soak up all the content , be inspired , refreshed , and ready to take your service to the next level to enrich your clients ’ lives . www . theotshow . com /
6 December 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 . Please email enquiries . cotssmh @ gmail . com if interested in attending . The session is led by Sarah Cavill / Sarah Fletcher- Shaw / Niamh Mitchell . Time : 7 – 8pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MH members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3KLnIxa
7 and 8 December 2023
Learn Sleep : Course in CBTi ( the only non-drug , NICE recommended treatment protocol ) Sleep Unlimited Ltd Day one : Sleep assessment and management . Day two : Advanced assessment and treatment strategies Live interactive training led by engaging sleep psychologist Dr David Lee . Deepen your knowledge and understanding of this neglected area of clinical practice . Recognise the importance of sleep disturbances and manage insomnias with evidence based strategies . Time : 9.30am – 4.30pm . Venue : Online . Cost : £ 300 incl VAT . Contact : training @ sleepunlimited . co . uk www . sleepunlimited . co . uk / next-courses
14 December 2023
MLF networking event RCOT SS – Independent Practice A quarterly ( Dec , Mar , Jun , Sept ) session to provide RCOT SS – IP members with the opportunity to network with fellow members interested / working in the medico-legal field ( case managers , expert witnesses and treating therapists ) ( with breakout rooms for different areas of practice if necessary ) – to share best practice , experience and resources and problems / solutions . Time : 9.30 – 11am . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 47IRBbw
8 January 2024
Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration Sensory Integration Education Qualify as a Sensory Integration Practitioner with a PGCert in SI , accredited by Sheffield Hallam University . We make adding sensory integration therapy skills and knowledge to your practice easy and achievable . You can access our interactive , high-quality teaching online , from anywhere in the world . Study at times that are convenient to you . Our Advanced SI Practitioner eMentors will support you at each step of the way . Venue : Online event . Cost : £ 2999 includes modules 1 , 2 and 3 . ( Instalment plans available ) www . sensoryintegrationeducation . com
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