Issue 9 December2016
Welcome to issue 9, December 2016, of the e-newsletter from the COT Scottish Western Regional Committee.
SPOTLIGHT
This issue includes feedback on our recent COT Roadshow, provides information on the relaunched COT Specialist Section on neurological practice in the Scottish Western Region and their forthcoming education event, provides a summary of Lifelong Learning Grants awarded this year and puts the spotlight on the recently introduced Glasgow Caledonian University Student Awards, sponsored by the Scottish Westerm Regional Group.
CPD EVENTS
Dates for your diary:
- Our 2017 Annual General Review (AGR) is due to take place on Wednesday the 10th May 2017.
- The next COT Roadshow will be held on 17th September 2017.
- The next new graduate meeting will be on 26th January 2017 in the Walkabout pub in Glasgow City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to networkand share experiences. Further details can be found on the Regional Group web page or contact Helen at .
- Our next Committee meeting is onWednesday, 11th January 2017 at 5.30 pm.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE
COT Roadshow:
On the 22nd September The College of Occupational Therapists brought their 2016 Roadshow to Glasgow. This event was hosted by the COT Scottish Western Regional Group. Over 40 delegates enjoyed two very stimulating and engaging sessions within the beautiful and sunny surroundings of the Charles Rennie Macintosh inspired “House for an Art Lover”. The afternoon session began with a welcome and presentation on membership engagement from Stacey Abraham, the COT Membership Engagement Officer. Rena Findlay, Scottish Western Regional Group Committee Chairman, then updated us on the work of the Regional Group. This was followed by Karina Dancza, COT Professional Advisor – Children and Young People, who reminded us of the work of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) and their membership benefits. Maureen Shiells, COT Education Manager (Pre-registration), then gave us a brief overview of her role.
The rest of the session consisted of the main afternoon topic - "Occupation Centred Practice", engagingly and powerfully presented by Karina Dancza, who asked us to think about how we describe occupational therapy to others and challenged us to ensure that activity is the focus of our interventions at all times making “occupation our proximal focus”.
The evening session “Demonstrating the Impact of Occupational Therapy” was presented by Gaby Stewart, COT Scottish Policy Officer. Gaby set the scene for this by giving us the political context with information on current legislation likely to have an impact on our profession, with particular emphasis on the "Occupational Therapy Improving Lives Saving Money" document. She gave us practical solutions as to how to evidence our value ranging from short, sharp messages via infographics, through the power of narrative, to gathering impact data in order to determine the financial benefits of our interventions on patient care.
The enthusiasm of delegates throughout both sessions stood as testament to the success of the day, and we are very grateful to all speakers for their time and for reminding us of what the essence of being an occupational therapist means, sending us off feeling inspired and enthusiastic about our profession.
COT Specialist Section on Neurological Practice - Scottish Western Region:
We are pleased to be able to announce the relaunching of this group which held its first event on 28th September 2016 at Murdiston Castle. Their next event will be entitled “ Brain Injury Rehabilitation - The Patient Journey”. This is an interactive workshop showcasing the multi-disciplinary team's input from an acute hospital to community living. It is suitable for any discipline with a specialist interest in neurological rehabilitation or those already working within the field. It will be held in Glasgow (venue TBC on booking) on Friday 10/02/17 at 09:30- 16:00 (lunch provided). Costing£5 for Specialist Section -Neurological Practice(SSNP) members and £15 to non-members. Please email to book a place or to request more information.
Lifelong learning Grants (LLE):
LLE grants awarded this year were as follows: -
- £100 toward an MSc workbased learning module on advanced skills and innovative practice
- £200 and £133 respectively towards the Assessment of Motor and Processing Skills course (AMPS) making a total of £433 awarded this year.
This newly announced annual award, sponsored by the COT Scottish Western Regional Group, is given to the student who has demonstrated engagement with the common good through their involvement with paid or unpaid activities holding a social benefit.
There will be one award for each level of the occupational therapy BSc programme and one award for the MSc programme. Students can be nominated by their peers or they can nominate themselves. The MSc award will be made at a special event in December 2016 with the BSc awards following in May 2017.
Occupational Therapy Week 2016:
What did you do for Occupational Therapy week? Help us all get inspired for next year by letting us know - we will share your endeavours and print any photos you may have. (Please seek the permission of members in a photo before printing them).
COT NEWS
Occupational Therapy - Improving Lives, Saving Money Campaign:
The Occupational Therapy: Improving Lives, Saving Money campaign report has just been published - Reducing the Pressure on Hospitals - the value of occupational therapy in each of the four nations of the UK.
You can download the reports from our campaign microsite
COT Annual Conference and Exhibition - 19th - 20th June 2017 - ICC Birmingham:
New location, New Venue, New Structure:
For the first time The COT Conference will be at the prestigious International Convention Centre (ICC) in the centre of Birmingham. The Conference structure has been compressed into two days, same content for less time away from work or studies: great value for all delegates.
Confirmed speakers:
There are a number of high profiled speakers including Dr Jennifer Creek, celebrated occupational therapy researcher and author whose publications have been essential reading for occupational therapists at all stages of their career.
The Specialist Section – Older People Annual Conference 2017:
Running alongside the College’s Annual Conference, hear the latest developments in this area of practice.
Call for papers:
The abstract system will open in November.Deadline for submitting abstracts is 20 January 2017.
Conference registration fees now published
Booking system will open by 31 December 2016
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Occpational Therapy Awards for Education, Research and Continuing Professional Development 2017:
COT has recently published the call for applications for the 2017 round of funding opportunities via the COT annual awards for education, research and continuing professional development. Full details and application forms are available from the COT website at: The 2017 awards are to support activities commencing or taking place during 2017, and applicants must be BAOT members at the time of applying. The closing date for receipt by COT of applications is5.00pm on Friday 2 December 2016.
Any enquiries about the 2017 COT annual awards should be addressed to the R&D Administrator at: tel 020 7450 2323
Occupational Therapy Evidence Fact Sheet - Free Download:
This publication is now available: "Entry Level Occupational Therapy Core Knowledge and Practice Skills"
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Description: This publication takes forward aspects from COT’s Learning and Development Standards (2014) through a more detailed analysis of the skills of the occupational therapy graduate and their delivery of the occupational therapy process.
Available at:
New Resources on the Learning Zone:
The Learning Zone has had a makeover! Please take time to have a look at some of the resources that may be of use to you when planning study events. In particular, under the tab ‘Toolkit for self-directed learning’ you will find templates for hosting a a debate session. More products will be added and if you have any ideas of items you would like included, please do not hesitate to contact us, via the learning zone landing page
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CONTACTS
Committee Chairman: Rena Findlay
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