The RCOT Specialist Section – Mental Health Annual Conference is back! We’re excited to present our first face-to-face conference in five years as we invite delegates to join us at The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London for a full-day event on Friday 1 March 2024.
What to expect:
- The conference seeks to showcase high-quality, occupation-focused practice for occupational therapists and students working or with interest in mental health, through keynote speakers, presentations, posters and round table discussions.
- Running from 9am to 5pm it will begin with a complimentary tea and coffee.
Who should attend?
The conference aims to support occupational therapists at any stage of their career journey; from students, newly qualified therapists and new-to-mental health therapists looking for an introduction to practice, to therapists, leaders and academics hoping to advance their practice.
In addition to opportunities for Occupational Therapists to present their work, there will be an opportunity for travel expenses to be covered for 5 specialist section learner members. If interested, email enquiries.cotssmh@gmail.com for more information.
Submitting a poster or presentation?
Download the form here. Applications close 19 January 2024 at 11:59pm.
Agenda
| 09:30 |
Welcome Note – Sarah F-S & C |
| 09:45 | Keynote Speaker 1 |
| 10:30 | Comfort Break |
| 10:45 | Breakout Session 1 -
Main Room A – 4 presenters (20 minute slots) Additional Room B (max. occupancy 66) – 4 presenters (20 minute slots) |
| 12:15 | Lunch / Poster Presentations in Breakout Room |
| 13:15 | Keynote Speaker 2 |
| 14:00 | Breakout Session 2 -
Main Room A – 3 presenters (20 minute slots) Additional Room B (max. occupancy 66) – 3 presenters (20 minute slots) |
| 15:00 | Comfort Break |
| 15:15 | Round Table Discussion in Main Room and 2 Breakout Rooms – one for each Forum and additional interest group |
| 16:45 | Closing Remarks – Sarah F-S & C |
| 17:00 | Ends |
Keynote speakers
Dr. Sarah Kantartzis – Senior Lecturer Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science – Queen Margaret University
Dr Michael Iwama – Professor and Chief Programme Strategist for the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Devision – Duke University (creator of KAWA model)
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.
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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.
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