We are delighted to announce our RCOT Specialist Section-Major Health Conditions 2024 (hybrid) conference. This event is an opportunity for you to share best practice, network, and celebrate all the fantastic work that is being undertaken by occupational therapists working in the specialist areas of cancer, cardiac and respiratory and palliative care.
The day is split into oral presentations in the morning followed by workshops in the afternoon.
Agenda
(Live streaming and in-person)
| Time | Speaker(s) |
| 9-9.20am | Registration (in-person only) |
| 9.20-9.30am | Introductions and housekeeping |
| 9.30-10.05am |
Keynote |
| 10.05-10.25am |
Abstract presentations Improving occupational therapy intervention at Guy’s Cancer Centre for patients experiencing cancer-related cognitive impairment |
| 10.25-10.45am | Break, networking and poster displays |
| 10.45-11.30am |
Abstract presentations Supporting sex and intimacy in people with cystic fibrosis – A multidisciplinary approach to improving sexual and reproductive health Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in oncology: Untapped potential for occupational therapy |
| 11.30-12.30pm |
Compassionate fatigue training session |
| 12.30-1.15pm | Lunch (Annual review meeting) |
| 1.15-3pm | Workshop 1 (in person only) Prehabilitation through an occupational lens Katie Emblen-Jarrett, Senior Occupational Therapist - Oncology Outpatient Services, Guys and St Thomas Foundation Trust, Claire Jarrom, Prehabilitation Lead Occupational Therapist, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Rose Marshall, B8 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Cancer and Renal Services, Guys and St Thomas Foundation Trust |
| 3-3.15pm | Break |
| 3.15-4.15pm |
Workshop 2 (in person only) |
| 4.15 - 4.30pm | Closing remarks |
Please be aware that this agenda is subject to change. A finalised agenda will be released nearer the time of the event.
Ticket types
You can buy a ticket for one of the following:
- To join the full conference in person in Birmingham
OR
- To view the livestreamed morning sessions (only) online.
Key point: If you prefer to attend online please be aware we will only be livestreaming the morning sessions.
We’ll be releasing the detailed agenda in the coming months so check back for updates.
Abstract submissions:
We invite abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations that showcase the role of occupational therapy within the cancer, cardiac and respiratory, and palliative care services. This could include service developments or the development of occupational-focused pathways. If you’re a university or placement educator have you been involved with delivering learning and development opportunities to enhance the experience of future occupational therapy professionals working in areas associated with major health conditions?
We encourage students to share insight into their experiential placement learning.
You will need to read these guidelines in full before completing your abstracts submission
Closing date for abstract submissions: Friday 2 February 2024.
Send your completed submission to hvb@helenvbrady.co.uk
Any questions? Please contact us at: ssmhc@rcot.co.uk
Important information about your booking:
Deadline for booking: Midnight Thursday 7 March 2024
Pre-event information and joining instructions: When you book, you’ll automatically be sent a joining instructions email to the address you used for your booking.
If you have booked to view the live streamed morning sessions you will be sent the Zoom link nearer the time.
We’ll resend the joining instructions to you nearer the time.
Buying your ticket:
Accepted methods of payment: Credit card and Debit card only (excluding AMEX). We do not accept PO’s or issue invoices. When you pay for your ticket online, there’ll be a short delay displaying the payment form(s) while your details are being processed.
It may seem that nothing is happening - it is! Don’t click on anything, wait for the payment information to be displayed.
Cancellation and substitutions: Refunds will not be made without a written request. 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: Events.ExhibitionsOfficer@rcot.co.uk if you have any questions about your booking OR ssmhc@rcot.co.uk for questions about the conference.
@RCOTMajorHealth
Ticket types:
Specialist Sections Major Health Conditions member - Free
RCOT member - £60.00
RCOT non-member - £100.00
Livestream: Specialist Sections Major Health Conditions member - Free
Livestream: RCOT member - £30.00
Livestream: RCOT non-member - £50.00