These will take place on Thursday morning and at the end of the conference programme on Wednesday and Thursday.
College of Occupational Therapist Specialist Section - Older People - Taking the lead - delivering best practice
17.05-17.50, Wednesday 11 June 2008
Working with older people in the 21st century provides challenges and opportunities for all occupational therapy staff, whether working in health and social care, research, education or independent practice. The COT Specialist Section - Older People provides professional and clinical information on all aspects of occupational therapy with older people. Join us at our interactive Fringe meeting, where this year there will be a particular focus on:
- Our new Research and Development Award open to members
- Clinical Forum Study Days - 4 one-day events across the UK
- COT Annual Conference 2009 which will incorporate the Specialist Section - Older People Annual Professional Development Event.
The Fringe meeting is also an opportunity to discuss issues with the National Executive Committee members; influence the activity and role of the Specialist Section; and find out more about how you can get involved. The National Executive Committee warmly welcomes members and non-members to attend.
College of Occupational Therapist Specialist Section - Mental Health
17.05-17.50, Wednesday 11 June 2008
This is your opportunity to network with other mental health based occupational therapists. Members and non-members, all are welcome. Come and join the COTSS-MH fringe meeting and find out more about the Specialist Section.
- Meet members of the Committee.
- Hear updates on current work streams and priorities.
- Discover the benefits of membership
- Find out h ow COTSS-Mental Health can support your CPD and KSF evidence.
- Let us know what you want from a Specialist Section, what you consider to be emerging areas of practice and priorities.
- Take this opportunity to link your Local Networks to the National Agenda and increase your circle of influence.
- Take this opportunity to meet some of the National Executive Committee, find out about the locality groups and tell us what's happening in your area. You will meet other's working in the same field and be able to network and share experiences.
- Come and hear about our latest activities and 'what's hot' in the world of learning disabilities. Also find out about our plans for conference 2009 and contribute to ideas for the future.
WORK
17.05-17.50, Wednesday 11 June 2008If you are interested in the area of vocational rehabilitation attend this fringe meeting and hear:
- About the benefits of membership of WORK to assist in developing a greater understanding of the role of the OT within a variety of vocational rehabilitation environments.
- Insight into how membership of WORK assists Occupational Therapists keep abreast of the latest developments in the fast growing sector of vocational rehabilitation within the UK.
- How the WORK Specialist Section collaborates with other professional bodies to ensure that best practice is delivered and this could involve accreditation into the future.
- How membership of this Specialist Section will enable you to develop relationships with other OTs skilled in this area in order to move forward as a professional group.
- About the benefits of membership such as a well respected conference which is valuable to both experienced practitioners and new members alike in continuing professional development.
- How occupational therapy is central to vocational rehabilitation agenda
The University of Northampton Occupational Therapy Reunion
17.05-17.50, Wednesday 11 June 2008
The Alumni Association and School of Occupational Therapy look forward to meeting our alumni at an informal evening reunion to catch up with friends, colleagues and to hear about the latest news and developments at the University. Guest of honour is Julia Skelton, Head of Professional Practice, College of Occupational Therapists
The College of Occupational Therapist Specialist Section - Disability Forum
8.00-8.45, Thursday 12 June
Do you have an interest in disability awareness? Would you like to find out about disability legislation and also find out more about the College of Occupational Therapists Disability Forum? If you have thought – ‘yes’ to one of these questions, then come along to our fringe meeting and meet some of the Disability Forum members. Come and network, share information and hear about the new initiatives that we are involved with. Hear about the exciting projects being planned with the WFOTand the Unison Disability section. If you wish to attend this fringe meeting, then please tick the relevant section of the registration form. For more information contact Laraine Epstein, Chairperson by email - l.epstein@coventry.ac.uk
British Journal of Occupational Therapy
18.00-18.45, Thursday 12 June 2008
This is an exciting time for the British Journal of Occupational Therapy. Several developments have been implemented in the last year. These include a revision of the categories of submission, new authors' and reviewers' guidelines, an electronic system of paper submission and review, and the development of an International Advisory Board. Come and join us at this year's fringe meeting to hear about these exciting developments and share with us your thoughts and experiences as an author, reviewer, or reader of the journal. This meeting will provide you with an opportunity to meet members of the Editorial Board and editorial team and offers an opportunity to influence and guide the journal's future developments.
18.00-18.45, Thursday 12 June 2008
This specialist section is delighted to have another opportunity to meet with its members and those non-members who have an interest in issues around Accessible housing and Inclusive Design. We want to use this opportunity to find out what is happening UK wide and to share elements of good practice. We want to hear what is important to our members and how we can continue to be at the forefront of new developments by way of research and consultations. See you there!
