CPD OPPORTUNITIES With The OT Show looming, and offering so many opportunities for learning, networking and CPD, it can all be a little overwhelming. The show is vast, busy and has a multitude of talks, workshops and demonstrations happening across the floor over two days. The best way to attack this show and ensure you get everything you want out of it is to make a plan of action factoring in the talks you want to attend, the workshops you want to participate in, and leaving time to explore the exhibition floor, get a well-earned coffee, and network with your peers.
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ith this in mind we showcase some of the amazing talks taking place to help you pick out the most relevant ones for you to attend.
WED 23 NOV Theatre 2: 16:00 - 16:45 Speaker: Samantha Tavender, Lecturer In Occupational Therapy -
University of Huddersfield Title: The impact of the costof-living crisis on occupational participation and performance Currently within the UK, individuals are finding themselves increasingly unable to meet their health and wellbeing needs due to the current cost and price of necessities and everyday items without seeing an increase in their income (paid employment, benefits, pension), this is referred to as a cost-ofliving crisis. This presentation will explore the impact that this has had on individuals’ participation and performance of their meaningful occupations. Lastly, this presentation will offer the opportunity to showcase some examples of ways in which occupational therapists can support individuals during this challenging and uncertain time. Keynote Theatre: 11:15 - 11:45
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Speaker: Samantha Shann, President, World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Title: Occupational therapy and sustainability - design matters Developing from the World OT Day message of ‘Opportunity + choice = justice’, Samantha will use this session to explore how recommendations can both influence, and be influenced by, social responsibility. Samantha will consider the values of occupational therapy, both domestically and internationally, to reflect on how the application of these values can have a lasting impact on the environment and social justice.
