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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.

With 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 -

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

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

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.

Keynote Theatre: 13:00 - 13:45

Speakers: Dr Rebecca Twinley, senior lecturer, University of Brighton Deborah Murphy, specialist OT in personality disorder, NHS/National probation service Hollie Berrigan, lived experience lead, Beam Consultancy Keir Harding, clinical lead, Beam Consultancy

Title: A light in the darkness: Illuminating the dark side of occupation The dark side of occupation is a concept that identifies how OTs have been traditionally concerned with activities that bring obvious health benefits. The difficulty is that no one is ever detained in prison or hospital due to their inability to shop or cook. This session includes academic, clinical and lived experience and provides examples of how OTs might enhance their expertise in areas such as suicide and violence, as well making a case that this is an essential part of our work

Showcase Theatre: 13:20 - 13:50

Speaker: Lucy Leonard, clinical director, The OT Service

Title: The impact of language - resilience et al This session provides a reflection on the use of common and clinical or therapeutic language, delving into connotations, relationships and psychological or social impacts. Words such as ‘resilience’ and ‘bariatric’ feature as part of the discussion to stimulate further reflection. Keynote Theatre: 10:30 - 11:15

Speaker: Odeth Richardson, Chair of Council, RCOT

Title: My Leadership Journey - reflections and insights A discussion around the new strategy and how this will help us address the diversity gap within the profession. Can the new strategy deliver on its aspirations? How do we address the current challenges?

THU 24 NOV

1 Keynote Theatre: 13:15 - 14:00

Speaker: Sam Pywell, co-founder of AbleOTUK, social prescribing unit coordinator - AbleOTUK Natalie Hicks, student OT and founding member - AbleOTUK Georgia Vine, graduate teaching assistant in occupational therapy and founding member - AbleOTUK Rachel Booth-Gardiner, OT and founding member - AbleOTUK

Title: AbleOTUK – Allyship: It’s Time to Make It a Meaningful Occupation The presentation will highlight ableism within in occupational therapy practice and why AbleOTUK is needed as an affinity group. Yet, on contrary to this we all have to be a part of the change. Therefore, AbleOTUK will be talking about allyship and how we as occupational therapist can make this an integral part of our practice.

Learning Points:

To critically explore the affects of ableism within occupational therapy practice.

To critically explore how to be an ally to the disabled community

To critically explore the importance of lived experience in the profession. Theatre 2: 09:45 - 10:15

Speaker: Karen Powell, clinical director, Maximum Potential

Title: A marked increase in demand for Sensory Integration services in the UK - how the needs of the paediatric population are changing The demand for Sensory Integration therapy in the UK is reaching unprecedented levels, with private practices barely able to keep up with demand. Why is there such a need for services, especially since re-integration into society post lockdown? How are children, or the demands placed on them, changing? Occupational therapists are being approached daily by parents looking for help who are then met with long waiting lists and little immediate relief. What can we do to change this? How should society as a whole, adapt too?

Theatre 2: 13:45 - 14:15

Speaker: Kezia Edridge, OT, Avon and Wiltshire mental health partnership, NHS

Title: Occupational Therapy, Human Trafficking and Modern-day Slavery – emerging role Human Trafficking and modern-day slavery are complex, harmful and largely hidden crimes, with human trafficking being the second fasted growing enterprise in the world. Human trafficking is a violation of an individual’s human rights and social and political issue of occupational injustice, with a significant negative impact on health, wellbeing and prolonged instability. Occupational Therapy is not established in this sector and is an emerging role. Visit TheOTShow.com/ Programme-2022 for the full conference programme. 2 3