The Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture: Occupational therapy - a profession in adolescence?

Submitted by jimmychoo on Wed, 22/06/2011 - 11:04

Session Time: 
Thu, 30/06/2011 - 14:25 - 15:10
Session Presenter: 
Professor Annie Turner
Organistion: 
University of Northampton

College of Occupational Therapists’ Award ceremony

Submitted by jimmychoo on Wed, 22/06/2011 - 11:01

 Celebrate the outstanding contributors to the occupational therapy profession, with the 2011 Fellowship and Merit Awards being presented during this plenary. 

Session Time: 
Thu, 30/06/2011 - 13:55 - 14:25

United Kingdom Occupational Therapy Research Foundation (UKOTRF) Awards ceremony and lunch

Submitted by jimmychoo on Wed, 22/06/2011 - 10:57

 Professor Mary Law from McMaster University and lead author of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is the guest speaker at this special event.  Mary will speak about participation in occupations, how to measure participation and use outcome data for research purposes. The 2011 UKOTRF grants will also be presented during this event. Lunch is included. (Ticket holders only).  

Session Time: 
Thu, 30/06/2011 - 12:25 - 13:50
Session Presenter: 
Professor Mary Law
Organistion: 
McMaster University

British Association and College of Occupational Therapists Annual General Meeting

Submitted by jimmychoo on Tue, 21/06/2011 - 15:44

All members of the British Association and College of Occupational Therapists are encouraged to attend this AGM. This is your chance to find out what the professional body has been doing for members and the profession.

Session Time: 
Tue, 28/06/2011 - 17:55 - 18:30
Session Venue: 
Auditorium 2

Gala Dinner

Submitted by jimmychoo on Tue, 21/06/2011 - 15:33

A social evening with health professionals and delegates. Tickets must be booked and paid for in advance. 

Session Time: 
Fri, 01/07/2011 - 20:00 - Sat, 02/07/2011 - 00:00
Session Venue: 
The Grand Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton
Session Presenter: 
The Grand Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton
Organistion: 
COT

Safer bariatric transfers

Submitted by jimmychoo on Thu, 16/06/2011 - 09:29

Session Time: 
Wed, 29/06/2011 - 15:00 - 15:45
Session Venue: 
Meeting room 8
Organistion: 
1st Call Mobility Ltd

Forenisc Forum keynote address - Commissioning occupational therapy in forensic mental health

Submitted by jimmychoo on Thu, 16/06/2011 - 09:29

Session Time: 
Thu, 30/06/2011 - 09:25 - 10:10
Session Presenter: 
Ged McGann
Organistion: 
Ged McCann, associate director of commissioning (secure and specialist mental health), Yorkshire and Humber Specialist Commissioning Group will explore how occupational therapy can remain one of the five most important professions within forensic mental health care. Ged will also consider how we grow to meet the future requirements of service users, while also satisfying commissioners’ priorities and meeting the national political mandates.

Smart software turns disability into ability

Submitted by jimmychoo on Thu, 16/06/2011 - 09:29

Session Time: 
Wed, 29/06/2011 - 15:00 - 15:45
Session Venue: 
Meeting room 6
Organistion: 
Hathaway Technologies Ltd

Neurological Practice keynote address - How occupational therapists work alongside other organisations to promote quality and effectiveness

Submitted by jimmychoo on Thu, 16/06/2011 - 09:29

Session Time: 
Thu, 30/06/2011 - 10:40 - 11:25
Session Venue: 
Syndicate 2
Session Presenter: 
Daiga Heisters
Organistion: 
Daiga Heisters, National Education Adviser from Parkinson’s UK, will explore opportunities and shared learning, working collaboratively with the third sector. Delegates will be able to highlight the benefits to service users, carers and professionals, using our jointly produced best practice guidelines Occupational therapy for people with Parkinson’s.

Job opportunities for occupational therapists in the USA

Submitted by jimmychoo on Thu, 16/06/2011 - 09:29

Session Time: 
Wed, 29/06/2011 - 15:50 - 16:40
Session Venue: 
Meeting room 8
Organistion: 
Julia Edmunds Associates Inc