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Specialist Section - Independent Practice Annual Conference 2023: Building up excellence in independent occupational therapy practice

Thursday 14th September 2023, 8am to 6pm
Apex Hotel Grassmarket 31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HS
RCOT Event
Bookings are closed

We’re excited to invite you to our in-person conference. As independent practitioners at various stages in our business journey, we have identified four common needs: expanding our clinical knowledge; developing our business acumen; fostering meaningful connections through networking; and prioritising our well-being. 

Our theme this year “Building up excellence in independent occupational therapy practice” stems from the inspiration provided by the RCOT pillars. In the current healthcare, social care and financial landscape, there is a pressing need to showcase how independent practice can offer viable solutions in delivering high-level services to our valued clients.

Benefits of attending 

THRIVE with us at this exclusive nationwide gathering designed by and for independent occupational therapists - an unparalleled event dedicated to empowering you, as independent practitioners, to achieve your full potential in this forever-changing and challenging climate. 

  • Therapist well-being 
  • Honing business skills 
  • Resources for business growth 
  • Independent occupational therapy practice focus 
  • Valuable networking and partnerships 
  • Education and professional development.

Agenda

Time

Activity

Lead

08.15am

Registration

08.50am

Chair’s address
 

Mary McCarron, Chair, RCOT Specialist Section - Independent Practice

09.00am

Wellbeing session

Fiona Baxter, Senior Practitioner, Special Yoga

09.45am

Falling up: how to cope when things don’t go to plan (lived experience)
 

Jonathan Goodwin, Hypnotherapist and Roll Model; Ambassador, Spinal Cord Injury Association,

10.30am

Determination, courage and communication as ingredients to grow an international business
 

Martina Tierney, Clinical Director and Occupational Therapist, Seating Matters

11.15am

Break

11.30am

Building up excellence: education in independent practice
 

Carolyn Hay, Head of Education, Royal College of Occupational Therapists

12.15pm

Occupational therapy business growth: from vision to reality
 

Andrea Collins, Managing Director, Global Trade Department

1.00pm

Lunch

 

Networking activity (optional)
Bridget Churchill, Director and Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist, Life for Living; Regional Network Lead and South East Regional Contact, RCOT Specialist Section - Independent Practice

2.00pm

Panel discussion: Tendering and business growth

Opportunity to discuss business and accounting matters (Q&A format)

 

Panel members
Anava Baruch, Director and Clinical Lead, Design for Independence Ltd

Linda Nelson, Director, Condies and Co Ltd

Martina Tierney, Clinical Director and Occupational Therapist, Seating Matters

3.00pm

Break

 

3.15pm

Workshops

Improving flow and reducing blocks in your business and personal life
Jen Gash, Occupational Therapist, Coach, Artist

Safeguarding internet access: a concern for vulnerable individuals and healthcare professionals
Jeff Goodright, Managing Director, Cyber Spider Ltd

4.00pm

Building up excellence: global priorities for occupational therapy and the implications for independent practice

 

Samantha Shann (President, World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT))

4.45pm

Closing note

 

Monica Iofciu (Events & CPD Lead, RCOTSS-IP)

5.00pm

Drinks reception

Presentation of networking activity award
Bridget Churchill, Director and Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist, Life for Living; Regional Network Lead and South East Regional Contact, RCOT Specialist Section - Independent Practice

Check back on this web page and follow #RCOTSSIPCONFERENCE2023 for updates.

Cost

Early Bird Rate - SS-IP Member

£65
Starts: 15 June 2023 Ends: 20 Aug 2023, midnight

Early Bird Rate - RCOT member

£105
Starts: 15 June 2023 Ends: 20 Aug 2023, midnight

Early Bird Rate - Non-member

£135
Starts: 15 June 2023 Ends: 20 Aug 2023, midnight

Early Bird Rate - Occupational Therapy Student

£15
Starts: 15 June 2023 Ends: 20 Aug 2023, midnight

Standard Rate - SS-IP member

£80
Standard rates from 21 Aug 2023

Standard Rate - RCOT member

£120
Standard rates from 21 Aug 2023

Standard Rate - Non-member

£150
Standard rates from 21 Aug 2023

Standard Rate - Occupational Therapy Student

£40
Standard rates from 21 Aug 2023

Buying your ticket: 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.
Accepted methods of payment: Credit card and Debit card only (excluding AMEX). We do not accept PO’s or issue invoices.
Deadline for booking: Sunday 10 September 2023
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.
 

Dates
Thursday, September 14, 2023