Work and health webinar 1: It’s already in your skillset - why work is every OT’s business
Included in your membership
Non members: £40
About the online event
Work is not a niche clinical specialty or an "add-on" to our OT focus. It is an essential, everyday occupation that, for many, fundamentally underpins health, identity, and personal wellbeing, while proactively reducing socio-economic health inequalities. It’s deeply linked to occupational justice.
This webinar is the first instalment of a vital three-part series designed to empower the entire occupational therapy workforce. Delivered by Joanna Vallom-Smith, RCOT’s Professional Advisor for Work and Health, this opening session addresses all occupational therapists. It focuses on building the confidence, understanding, and clinical rationale required for every occupational therapist (regardless of their band, setting, or specialism!) to routinely ask "The Work Question" and know what to do with the answer.
We will break down why work falls squarely within your distinct clinical scope, explore how our holistic foundations perfectly positions us to lead the national work and health agenda, and share simple, immediate ways to embed work conversations into your routine practice.
Who is it for?
All occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and pre-registration students.
If you work in ANY area of practice, even if you find yourself thinking, "Work isn't my area," this session is explicitly for you.
Why you must attend:
- Own your professional space: The UK healthcare landscape is rapidly shifting toward occupational health, prevention, and community rehabilitation. OTs are uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between healthcare and employment and we are confidently inhabiting this space.
- Translate your existing skills: You already analyse environments, assess activity, and negotiate adaptations. We will show you how to effortlessly pivot those exact skills toward work outcomes without adding to your workload.
- Champion occupational justice: Enabling an individual to stay in, return to, or seek meaningful work is one of the most powerful interventions we have to prevent poverty and promote long-term health equity.
Booking your place
Booking your ticket: This event is open to all and tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite.
RCOT member: Free
Non member: £40
Bookings close: Tuesday 15 September, 11.30pm
Cancellation and substitutions: Refunds will not be made without a written request. Refunds will be made after the event. Cancellations made 14 days or more before the event will incur a charge of 20% of the registration fee. Cancellations made after this date will incur a charge of 60% of the registration fee. Cancellations on the day of the event or ‘no shows’ will not be refunded.
Contact: [email protected] if you have any questions.
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