Improving the Support to People with Learning Disabilities Accessing Health Care
The Health Liaison Team (HLT) in Hertfordshire have developed a freely available e-learning resource aimed at improving equitable NHS health care for adults with learning disabilities.
Whilst some of the information in the package has particular relevance to our work in Hertfordshire, the content contains important information and linkages for all healthcare professionals involved in supporting the healthcare of adults with a learning disability.
Launch of the Centre for Learning Disability Studies
The College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section –People with Learning Disabilities (COTSS-PLD) were proud to recently attend the official launch of the Centre for Learning Disability Studies (tCLDS) at Hertfordshire University.
Specialist Section - People with Learning Disabilities need your support
Your specialist section needs your help. As you know, the specialist section supports projects across the UK. These projects contribute to the development of information and materials that support practitioners in their everyday work.
They are led and completed by therapists working within the learning disability field and we are always looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to take part. This is a special request calling for volunteers and support for two projects, “Book Review co-ordinator” and “Greener Occupational Therapy”.
Member resources relating to People with Learning Disabilities
In February 2012 the recommendations of the 2010 'Occupational Therapy and People with Learning Disabilities' research report were reviewed. This document details how the recommendations have been achieved.
Higher Education Resource Pack
Download the Higher Education Resource Pack.
COTSS-PLD Annual Conference - call for papers
COT Specialist Section - People with Learning Disabilities are now planning our annual conference. For those of you that have been before it is a great opportunity to learn, share ideas and meet other OTs working in learning disabilities.
This year the theme will be mental health and learning disabilities and it will be held on the 5th October 2012 in London.
Occupational therapy and people with learning disabilities - OT audit tool
COT Specialist Section - People with Learning Disabilities has launched a self assessment toolkit for OTs and managers to audit practice against recommendations in “Occupational therapy and people with learning disabilities - findings from a research study” (Lillywhite and Haines 2010).
Sensory Integration Study Day - 17 November 2011
"Sensory Integration: Practice in the Real World" Study day
Thursday 8th December 2011 University College Yeovil
We promote high standards of occupational therapy practice within the field of learning disability by supporting networking and sharing expertise, latest techniques and new information with our local and national OT network
We organise educational events, act in an advisory and consultative capacity, and provide updates on developments in national policies affecting learning disability services.
Members of COT Specialist Section - People with Learning Disability support each other’s professional development and work cooperatively to shape and influence learning disability national policy.
COT Specialist Section - People with Learning Disabilities publishes a newsletter four times a yearBecome a member of COT Specialist Section - People with Learning Disabilities and network with occupational therapists working in field of learning disabilities
Membership gives you the opportunity to join a national network of ccupational therapists working in the field of learning disabilities. Membership also gives you opportunities to contribute to learning disability practice by sharing developments of your practice. Get support from our committee and regional representatives. Have your say in our discussion forums and contribute to promoting high quality services for people with learning disabilities.
