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The Limbless Association, now in its 42nd year, is the leading civilian amputee support charity in the UK. I (Clifton) am passionate about promoting the charity’s ever evolving work that aims to compl ...
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Consider how up to date knowledge of equipment and products supports the OT when completing adaptationsThe importance of OTs staying up to date with adaptation and equipment innovations to support the ...Sponsored By
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This workshop explores the neuroscience of self-regulation, to inform effective, evidence-based practice across diverse settings. Self-regulation is a multifaceted construct, shaped by personal and co ...
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Occupational therapists are uniquely equipped with a set of skills that reach far beyond traditional practice. In this inspiring keynote, Rhiannon Stokes shares her journey from occupational therapist ...
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Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping occupational therapy. Grounded in the RCOT Workforce Strategy 2024–2035, which champions a skilled, sustainable, and community-based workforce, and al ...
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Designing home adaptations is about more than function. Occupational therapists must balance safety, compliance and user dignity, while working within frameworks like the Building Safety Act and CDM R ...
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When people deteriorate in a hospital setting they become almost undischargeable. Systems focus on doing what they usually do often blind to how changes in environment have brought about the difficult ...
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Two qualified occupational therapists have transformed a mainstream college mental health and wellbeing service to provide practical and emotional support for young people. Using real-life examples, t ...
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This presentation will explore how Sensory Integration (SI) theory and practice can be applied in nuanced, evidence-informed ways to support neurodivergent children—particularly those with overlapping ...
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In this presentation, the evidence for current interventions in fatigue management for clients with multiple sclerosis will be reviewed. Practical challenges, including the best timing and approach fo ...
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This session will provide a brief introduction to the history of yoga and its evolution into modern practice. The session will explore the evidence supporting the benefits of yoga in clinical settings ...
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Upper limb impairments can result in people having little, limited or no hand or arm function and impact an individual’s ability to engage in everyday activities. Occupational therapists have a key ro ...
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This workshop looks at the Q2Roller® and how its use can benefit users and carers. It will highlight a case study in the allocated Plus Size Inpatient Unit at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust explori ...
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A short but intentionally thought provoking interactive presentation to help Occupational Therapists to reflect and explore how and why we include the sometimes difficult /sensitive subject of faith, ...
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Discover how technology can supercharge your occupationa therapy practice! From smart homes to simple apps, we’ll explore practical, ethical, and creative ways to support independence through tech. Wh ...
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"Design is a balance between form and function. It takes two." – Seesaw This sentiment truly resonates. While function is essential for making products and home environments usable, our emotional resp ...
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There is a lack of guidance concerning best practice for occupational therapists (OTs) working in the treatment of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). The absence of guidelines can lead ...
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The Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) is a strategic, clinically led, quality improvement programme, delivered in partnership with GIRFT, the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) and ...
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This session will offer a snapshot of how we support people with work issues as part of our day-to-day occupational therapy service. The good parts, the challenges and the future.To give confidence to ...
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This session will explore the connection between work and identity; the threat and impact that an inability or difficulty performing or participating in work can pose to an individual’s identity. Usin ...
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Enclosed beds are sometimes implemented for individuals with intellectual disability to manage sleep and/or behaviours that challenge overnight. Current enclosed bed provision in the UK is unclear, an ...
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“ACT aims to empower people with disabilities, using techniques and technologies which optimise potential for communication and control." ACT works with people with complex disabilities to develop way ...
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This presentation explores a 5-year case study demonstrating how a home-based gamified therapeutic training program can transform long-term rehabilitation outcomes for a patient with traumatic brain i ...
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Explore how evidence-based Tai Chi and Qigong movements can be effectively integrated into occupational therapy interventions across diverse client populations. This session will demystify Tai Chi's " ...
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This presentation introduces Emerge Occupational Therapy and its work in supporting survivors of modern-day slavery and human trafficking. It highlights the value of the Elizabeth Casson Trust's Inter ...
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This presentation outlines the role of The Occupational Therapy Service (TOTS) in a project commissioned by the London Borough of Newham to develop housing design guidance to accommodate the needs of ...
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Discover the power of YokOTen—the Japanese concept of spreading knowledge laterally through the lens of occupational therapy. In this inspiring session, Martina Tierney explores how sharing stories, p ...Sponsored By
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The neonatal landscape in the UK has changed rapidly over the past few years, with significant investment into Neonatal AHP services. Neonatal OT was previously a niche area of practice. There are now ...
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Improving Adult Care Together (IMPACT) launched a twelve-month Demonstrator project in March 2025, focused on ways to facilitate improved engagement with research, by occupational therapists in Adult ...
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OT supervision is something we all need to do. We will explore how to extend it beyond clinical and managerial responsibilities. As therapists, we require a safe space for both professional and person ...
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In light of recent policy guidance such as the NHS 10 Year Plan, occupational therapists need to position themselves to deliver preventative care. But how? In this session, we demonstrate occupational ...
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This session will offer the audience a preview of the Employability And Career Hub for Occupational Therapists (EACHOT) which is a website that has been created by the occupational therapy community f ...
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This presentation will highlight the importance of occupational therapists in addressing menopause-related challenges faced by women. We will delve into the physiological and psychological changes dur ...
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The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) is the official international organisation for the occupational therapy profession. International data shows that there is a global shortage of ...
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Consider how up to date knowledge of equipment and products supports the OT when completing adaptationsThe importance of OTs staying up to date with adaptation and equipment innovations to support the ...Sponsored By
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Case Management often involves navigating complex ethical dilemmas that require careful consideration and a structured approach to decision making. Case Managers frequently encounter situations where ...
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Reflecting on personal lived experience of being a young carer to her brain injured father, and drawing on professional experience of working as an OT with children and adults with brain injury, this ...
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A key part of occupational therapy is understanding people as a whole, including what gives them purpose, what is important to them, and why they make the decisions they do. However, to truly understa ...
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Presentation Synopsis: (50-100 word summary of the presentation) This session introduces RCOT's Housing without Delay project, exploring how occupational therapists are already contributing to housing ...
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Bathrooms are small spaces with big challenges for people with physical disabilities and those who support them. This session uses the F-Words for Child Development (Function, Family, Fitness, Fun, Fr ...
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Explore the pivotal role of case management in supporting individuals on their journey to medical recovery and a successful return to activities of daily life. Drawing on real-life scenarios and best ...
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Case management is a developing and rewarding profession, offering a unique opportunity to support individuals in engaging in meaningful occupations and gaining independence. In this session, we’ll ta ...
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The Medicated Assisted Treatment standards provide guidelines for care delivered to individuals engaged with addiction services within Scotland. Occupational therapy within addiction services is an un ...
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This presentation examines the partnership between Occupational Therapy (OT) and Assistive Technology (AT), highlighting how it empowers clients and enhances independence in daily life. By exploring t ...
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Samantha’s case studies illustrate how factors such as sensory processing, occupation, group theories, learning environments, trauma, attachment, and biopsychosocial considerations can influence an i ...
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As Occupational Therapists we understand the importance of engagement in meaningful activity and occupational balance is for achieving positive health and well-being outcomes for clients. However, oft ...
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The role of the case manager when working with a client who has experienced a traumatic brain injuryThis session will examine the role a case manager plays in supporting a client who has experienced a traumatic brain injury. This session will discuss a real-life case study, from the client’s hospita ...
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In this presentation, Philipa will discuss a number of childhood movement disorders, including dystonia, how they can impact a child’s occupational performance and the important role that occupational ...
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Dementia is the fastest growing and most expensive diagnosis we are currently facing. 1 in 3 people born today will go on to have a diagnosis of Dementia. As OT’s are we living up to our potential for ...
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Bladder conditions are more common than you might think. Neurogenic bladder affects up to 80% of people with spinal cord injuries and is also prevalent in conditions such as MS, Parkinson’s, stroke, a ...
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"Design is a balance between form and function. It takes two." – Seesaw This sentiment truly resonates. While function is essential for making products and home environments usable, our emotional resp ...
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Find out how we go about future-proofing property adaptations with a run-down of the key factors we consider. Everybody is different with unique needs, likes and wants that evolve as time goes by. To ...
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Just for a moment …. stop thinking pressure injuries are about pressure. There is more to it, lack of movement and shear forces are often hidden ignored factors and just as dangerous. Yet most clinica ...
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Supported storytelling through the ‘Life Threads’ approach for families after traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injury (TBI) brings about inevitable and significant changes for family members. We sought to investigate if a narrative, creative approach, the ‘Life Threads’ approach, could be used ...
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How to create the best possible garden to support the rehabilitation of people after a life-changing spinal injury.- What needs to be in the garden /how it is maintained/staffed- Overcoming barriers t ...Speakers
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Bringing the Magic Circle’s first member with hemiplegia, an occupational therapist and an award-winning social enterprise to the Occupational Therapy Show stage! Discover how Breathe Arts Health Rese ...
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In an ever evolving and expanding world of expectations for occupational therapists, this session explores how OTs can assess and recommend proportionate care, ensuring individuals receive the right l ...
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A pioneering study has developed a tailored mentoring model to support the career progression of Black and Minoritised Ethnic (BME) healthcare professionals in the UK. Findings revealed that psychosoc ...
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This session explores experiences and perceptions of ableism within occupational therapy, drawing on findings from two recent studies - one with occupational therapy lecturers and one with students. W ...
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