Explore this year's Annual Conference

Our Bitesized learning sessions are included in our submitted theme sessions above. They are available throughout the whole conference for you to search and interact with at your leisure. Delve into these short videos to learn from OT educators, researchers, specialist OTs and learners.   

The wide range of subjects include:   

• greenspace interventions and mental health of children and adolescents 
• using technology-based interventions for cognitive functions in children with developmental disabilities 
• #MovingOTs: working together to embed physical activity in occupational therapy practice 
• transformative learning on an occupational therapy role emerging placement 
• creation of an occupational therapy pathway for caregivers 
• a profile of current UK occupational therapy practice in pain management 
• supporting the growth of apprentices through the development of a competency framework.

#RCOT2024 is all about CPD. Our CPD Zone is here to connect you with the resources and strategies you can access to improve your learning.

In the CPD Zone you’ll discover:

• CPD portfolio – https://www.rcot.co.uk/cpd-portfolio
  • Do you find it challenging to stay on top of recording your continuing professional development (CPD) and making sure you meet the HCPC standards? We’ve teamed up with CPDme to give you access to an online platform and app designed to make CPD recording easy and accessible. You can now record your CPD activities, reflections and evidence in one place, and on the go – all included with your RCOT membership!
• British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT) 
• Research Cafés 
• OTnews
• Practice Guidelines 
• Innovation hub
• Maximising your membership
• The power of storytelling
  • Storytelling will help us build a better understanding of occupational therapy and the impact it has on people’s lives. Learn about the art of storytelling and how you/we can all use it to raise the profile of occupational therapy. 
• Research and Innovation strategy
• Unlocking our Digital Library 
• RCOT Communities

Connect with people on a range of topics and share your best practice, ideas, questions and solutions.

We will have chat rooms focused on:

• students and apprentices
• Research Connect
• children's occupational therapy 
• Equity, Diversity and Belonging
• primary care occupational therapy
• practice-based learning (placements)
• preceptorship and early career support
• return to practice
• professional practice advice
• library services and resources
• Innovation Hub
• CPD
• Research and Innovation strategy
• helping people recover following a hospital admission
• optimal handling approaches.

There can be a lot to take in. Take some time out to refresh or relax – participate in one of our wellbeing sessions.

Paper presentation 

Early occupational therapy input at the Emergency Department (ED) 

Submitted by: Sophie Brisco, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS 

Targeting occupational deprivation for residents in a Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness (PDOC) in a Continuing Care (CC) setting 

Submitted by: Hollie Miller, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability 

How do occupational therapists and physiotherapists working in an acute hospital perceive their role and value in facilitating discharge home for patients who are receiving end-of-life care? 

Submitted by: Lindsay Vickerstaff, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 

Bitesized Learning 

The creation of an occupational therapy pathway for caregivers – an East Lothian adventure! 

Submitted by: Ali Buchanan, East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership 

Do thermoplastic resting hand splints maintain passive range of movement following severe acquired brain injury in a long-term care setting? 

Submitted by: Anisa Cassim, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability 

Maximising impact: Intensive specialist rehabilitation occupational therapy model to optimise goals/achieve outcomes using a therapeutic project to equally develop self-care productivity and leisure to get people back to living their lives 

Submitted by: Stephanie Fleet, Think Therapy 1st 

A profile of current UK occupational therapy practice in pain management 

Submitted by: Rebecca Slee, University of Plymouth 

Interactive sessions 

Utilising core task analysis skills to measure client and service productivity 

Submitted by: Mandy Kelly, Crest Health Group Ltd 

Measuring outcomes to demonstrate the value of occupational therapy: Identifying relevant tools 

Submitted by: Dr Tamara Tse, La Trobe University 

Paper presentation 

Is foundation support on track? Therapist preceptee perceptions of their support and development needs post-preceptorship 

Submitted by: Caroline Phillips, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 

Bitesized Learning 

Supporting recruitment and retention of OTs in social care: A project in the southwest 

Submitted by: Vanessa Hughes, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust 

Interactive session 

OTs in work rehabilitation – what do we do and what does the future hold? 

Submitted by: Mandy Kelly, RCOT Specialist Section – Work 

Paper presentation 

Evaluation methods used by occupational therapists in primary care – are current mechanisms value based? 

Submitted by: Laura Ingham, Cardiff University 

Patient and public involvement in the design and conduct of a PhD research project: rationale, process, outcomes and lessons learned 

Submitted by: Dr Ciara Ryan, Edinburgh Napier University 

Early occupational therapy input at the Emergency Department (ED) 

Submitted by: Sophie Brisco, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS 

Interactive session 

Utilising core task analysis skills to measure client and service productivity 

Submitted by: Mandy Kelly, Crest Health Group Ltd 

Measuring outcomes to demonstrate the value of occupational therapy: Identifying relevant tools 

Submitted by: Dr Tamara Tse, La Trobe University 

Bitesized Learning 

A critical evaluation of occupational therapists’ experiences of cooking as a therapeutic intervention 

Submitted by: Rose Bitowt, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton 

Rethinking occupational therapy in social care: Shifting from the incremental approach to home adaptations for sustainable impact 

Submitted by: Dr Rachel Russell, Foundations 

Establishing OT led alcohol related brain injury services in Northern Ireland 

Submitted by: Naomi Brown, Leonard Cheshire 

The creation of an occupational therapy pathway for caregivers – an East Lothian adventure! 

Submitted by: Ali Buchanan, East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership 

PechaKucha 

What's new with the Movement ABC-3? 

Submitted by: Melinda Cooper, Pearson Clinical Assessment 

Paper presentation 

Development of leadership placements for occupational therapy students using a quality improvement approach 

Submitted by: Jenny Smith, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust 

Interactive session 

Accessible & inclusive education: Effective & evidence-based practices for OT educators 

Submitted by: Joy John, Brunel University London 

Integrating research into practice in occupational therapy: Experience of an early career clinical academic 

Submitted by: Irene Morgan-Brown, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust 

Growing the research pillar of your career with NHS England’s new multi-professional practice-based research capabilities framework 

Submitted by: Dr Jo Watson, Dr Jo Watson Consulting Ltd. 

PechaKucha 

Dr mum: doctoral demands and Disney dreams – a symbiotic relationship of motherhood and research 

Submitted by: Dr Mandy Graham, St George's, University of London 

Taking the lead: Seeking opportunities for development 

Submitted by: Rachel Rowlands, Cardiff University 

Paper presentation 

The cultural adaptation of occupational therapy as a complex intervention for Somalis in the United Kingdom 

Submitted by: Varsha Chauhan Gawde, CNWL NHS Foundation Trust 

The occupational impact of forced migration from Ukraine to the United Kingdom 

Submitted by: Julia Bush, York St John University 

‘I felt like an ant back then, that they could just stand on at any time and completely crush.’ An autistic young person's retrospective story of mainstream schooling 

Submitted by: Sue Mesa, York St John University 

Session Proposal 

An occupational perspective of substance use: promoting occupational justice 

Submitted by: Jon Fisher, NHS 

OTs in work rehabilitation – what do we do and what does the future hold? 

Submitted by: Mandy Kelly, RCOT Specialist Section – Work 

Bitesized Learning 

Transformative learning on an occupational therapy role emerging placement 

Submitted by: Edwina Rushe, University of Limerick 

Communicating past the clutter: Providing an interprofessional simulated learning experience of hoarding for students at the University of Plymouth 

Submitted by: Emily Thubron, University of Plymouth 

#MovingOTs: Working together to embed physical activity in occupational therapy practice 

Submitted by: Lisa Westhorpe, Sport for Confidence CIC 

Learning through simulation and enquiry-based learning – a joined up approach 

Submitted by: Felicity Balfour, Swansea University 

Occupational therapists involvement in social prescribing: A qualitative interview study 

Submitted by: Dr Gemma Bradley, Northumbria University 

Role emerging placements: Exploring the impact on placement providers and implications for educators 

Submitted by: Laura Quick, University of the West of England 

Artificial intelligence within spinal cord injury rehabilitation – ally or adversary? 

Submitted by: Helena Radcliffe, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 

Autistic female occupational therapists: An exploration into the impact of autism on their lived professional experiences 

Submitted by: Jessica Solly, University of Derby 

Supporting professional development through interprofessional simulated learning between paramedic and occupational therapy students 

Submitted by: Gemma Wright, Swansea University 

Interactive session 

Feminist role models for occupational therapy – Barbie, Brené or Elizabeth? 

Submitted by: Dr Heather Baglee, Leeds Beckett University 

Bitesized Learning 

What is known about occupational therapists using technology-based interventions for cognitive functions in children with developmental disabilities – a scoping review 

Submitted by: Roashni Rathod, University of Plymouth 

Using nursing research to explore occupational therapy retention strategies 

Submitted by: Lorna Sankey, University of East Anglia 

Mastery and expertise – exploring the nature of enhanced level practice for occupational therapy 

Submitted by: Dr Kim Stuart, Coventry University 

Paper presentation 

Outcome measures – making the most of the data we already collect 

Submitted by: Rachel Johnson, Seashell Trust 

Bitesized Learning 

Understanding the experiences of parents and carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder using an occupation-based coaching approach via a remote service delivery 

Submitted by: Melissa Bautista, Evelina London Children's Healthcare 

How can we all start the sensory conversation? 

Submitted by: Katie Fielding, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 

PechaKucha 

What's new with the Movement ABC-3? 

Submitted by: Melinda Cooper, Pearson Clinical Assessment

Paper presentation 

An activity time use intervention to improve mental health and wellbeing in late adolescents – an acceptability study 

Submitted by: Dr Jackie Parsonage-Harrison, Oxford Brookes University 

Neurodiversity affirming occupational therapy for Autistic children: A scoping review 

Submitted by: Dr Julia Sterman, Edinburgh Napier University 

‘I felt like an ant back then, that they could just stand on at any time and completely crush.’ An autistic young person's retrospective story of mainstream schooling 

Submitted by: Sue Mesa, York St John University 

Interactive Session 

Occupational therapy with young people in care: An occupational justice perspective 

Submitted by: Maggie Morton, Witherslack Group 

Bitesized Learning 

Greenspace interventions and mental health of children and adolescents: A scoping review 

Submitted by: Kenix Wong, University of Plymouth 

Bitesized Learning 

What is known about occupational therapists using technology-based interventions for cognitive functions in children with developmental disabilities – a scoping review 

Submitted by: Roashni Rathod, University of Plymouth 

Session Proposal 

Dementia: Learning from the expert in our care 

Submitted by: Shirley Pearce, Understanding Dementia 

Bitesized Learning 

The impact of occupational therapy cognitive screening clinics in primary care 

Submitted by: Suzy Usoro, Northwich Primary Care Network 

Paper presentation 

Students’ perceptions of learning about occupational therapy threshold concepts through images on role-emerging practice placements: A qualitative study 

Submitted by: Susie Wilson, University of Cumbria 

Development of leadership placements for occupational therapy students using a quality improvement approach 

Submitted by: Jenny Smith, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust 

Is foundation support on track? Therapist preceptee perceptions of their support and development needs post-preceptorship 

Submitted by: Caroline Phillips, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 

Session Proposal 

Accessible & inclusive education: Effective & evidence-based practices for OT educators 

Submitted by: Joy John, Brunel University London 

Bitesized Learning 

An exploration of occupational therapy role-emerging placements: Students’ perspective 

Submitted by: Annabel Heaslop, University of Worcester 

Supporting the growth of apprentices through the development of a competency framework 

Submitted by: Jenni Jenkins, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 

PechaKucha 

Dr mum: doctoral demands and Disney dreams – a symbiotic relationship of motherhood and research 

Submitted by: Dr Mandy Graham, St George's, University of London 

Taking the lead: Seeking opportunities for development 

Submitted by: Rachel Rowlands, Cardiff University 

Paper presentation 

‘I felt like an ant back then, that they could just stand on at any time and completely crush.’ An autistic young persons retrospective story of mainstream schooling 

Submitted by: Sue Mesa, York St John University 

Session Proposal 

Tackling unconscious bias off the curriculum – working collaboratively with students to enhance and diversify the curriculum content of a BSc occupational therapy programme 

Submitted by: Paul Hartwell, Cardiff University 

Bitesized Learning 

Transformative learning on an occupational therapy role emerging placement 

Submitted by: Edwina Rushe, University of Limerick 

Communicating past the clutter: Providing an interprofessional simulated learning experience of hoarding for students at the University of Plymouth 

Submitted by: Emily Thubron, University of Plymouth 

Paper presentation 

Exploration of research capacity and culture literature among the Allied Health Professions in the United Kingdom: A scoping review 

Submitted by: Brighton Karimakwenda, Sheffield Hallam University 

Occupational therapy education: Developing digital literacy skills through webpage design 

Submitted by: Angela Payne, University of Derby 

Can more armed forces service leavers be recruited into the occupational therapy workforce? 

Submitted by: Dr Rosi Raine, University of Plymouth 

Co-Producing inclusive learning: Experiences of racially and ethnically minoritized student occupational therapists 

Submitted by: Jou Yin Teoh, Brunel University London 

Artificial Intelligence: The future of occupational therapy education and practice 

Submitted by: Kirsty Thomas, Swansea University 

Learning through simulation and enquiry-based learning – a joined up approach 

Submitted by: Felicity Balfour, Swansea University 

Role emerging placements: Exploring the impact on placement providers and implications for educators 

Submitted by: Laura Quick, University of the West of England 

Autistic female occupational therapists: An exploration into the impact of autism on their lived professional experiences 

Submitted by: Jessica Solly, University of Derby 

Supporting professional development through interprofessional simulated learning between paramedic and occupational therapy students 

Submitted by: Gemma Wright, Swansea University 

Session Proposal 

Growing belonging during occupational therapy pre-registration education 

Submitted by: Helen Brown, University of Derby 

Feminist role models for occupational therapy – Barbie, Brené or Elizabeth? 

Submitted by: Dr Heather Baglee, Leeds Beckett University 

Teamwork makes the dream work: occupational therapists' perspective 

Submitted by: Annabel Heaslop, University of Worcester 

Preparing the future workforce of the occupational therapy profession by exploring students’ perspectives on preferred educational methods post COVID-19 pandemic 

Submitted by: Helen Langford, Cardiff University 

Challenges faced by occupational therapy academics supporting students with mental health conditions: Procedure vs professional identity 

Submitted by: Rebecca Matson, University of Liverpool 

Supporting recruitment and retention of OTs in social care: A project in the South West 

Submitted by: Vanessa Hughes, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust 

PechaKucha 

Utilising the learners voice to understand how infrastructure challenges (transport and accommodation) impact on the learner experience and placement utilisation 

Submitted by: Sharon Davenport, Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust 

Unlocking the potential: Leveraging artificial intelligence in therapeutic practices 

Submitted by: Kirsty Thomas, Swansea University 

Empowering meaningful occupation through sensory integration in action

This session delves into the application of Sensory Integration and Processing informed practice as frameworks in occupational therapy (OT) to enhance meaningful occupation. The discussion will feature sensory integration practitioners sharing real-life case studies across various age groups, demonstrating how their knowledge and understanding of sensory integration and processing has informed their assessments and interventions, ultimately improving the quality of life for the people they work with.

By exploring these case studies and discussing the application of sensory integration and processing, attendees will gain valuable insights into how this framework can significantly enhance meaningful engagement in daily occupations for individuals across the lifespan. 

Speakers:

Beth Smithson, SIE Programme Facilitator, Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner & Occupational Therapist 

Lelanie Brewer, SIE Professional Advisor for Lifelong Learning, MScOT, BSc, FHEA, SI Advanced Practitioner

Paper presentation 

How do occupational therapists and physiotherapists working in an acute hospital perceive their role and value in facilitating discharge home for patients who are receiving end-of-life care? 

Submitted by: Lindsay Vickerstaff, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 

Paper presentation 

Evaluation methods used by occupational therapists in primary care – are current mechanisms value based? 

Submitted by: Laura Ingham, Cardiff Univeristy 

Session Proposal 

Sensory ladders: A Tool for supporting social justice from mental health services to conflict zones 

Submitted by: Maggie Morton, ASI WISE 

Bitesized Learning 

The wellbeing wall: A proactive approach to support mental health within the construction industry 

Submitted by: Fifi Martindale, University of East Anglia 

A critical evaluation of occupational therapists’ experiences of cooking as a therapeutic intervention 

Submitted by: Rose Bitowt, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton 

Establishing OT led alcohol related brain injury services in Northern Ireland 

Submitted by: Naomi Brown, Leonard Cheshire 

The creation of an occupational therapy pathway for caregivers – an East Lothian adventure! 

Submitted by: Ali Buchanan, East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership 

Session Proposal 

Accessible & inclusive education: Effective & evidence-based practices for OT educators  

Submitted by: Joy John, Brunel University London

Paper presentation 

The cultural adaptation of occupational therapy as a complex intervention for Somalis in the United Kingdom 

Submitted by: Varsha Chauhan Gawde, CNWL NHS Foundation Trust 

The occupational impact of forced migration from Ukraine to the United Kingdom 

Submitted by: Julia Bush, York St John University 

Session Proposal 

An occupational perspective of substance use: promoting occupational justice 

Submitted by: Jon Fisher, NHS 

Occupational therapy with young people in care: an occupational justice perspective 

Submitted by: Maggie Morton, Witherslack Group 

Bitesized Learning 

A phenomenological investigation into therapeutic horticulture 

Submitted by: Roanna Heller, Sheffield Hallam University 

#MovingOTs: Working together to embed physical activity in occupational therapy practice 

Submitted by: Lisa Westhorpe, Sport for Confidence CIC 

Transformative learning on an occupational therapy role emerging placement 

Submitted by: Edwina Rushe, University of Limerick 

Paper presentation 

Occupational therapists’ involvement in social prescribing: A qualitative interview study 

Submitted by: Dr Gemma Bradley, Northumbria University 

Artificial intelligence within spinal cord injury rehabilitation – ally or adversary? 

Submitted by: Helena Radcliffe, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 

Learning through simulation and enquiry-based learning – a joined up approach 

Submitted by: Felicity Balfour, Swansea University 

Role emerging placements: Exploring the impact on placement providers and implications for educators 

Submitted by: Laura Quick, University of the West of England 

Autistic female occupational therapists: An exploration into the impact of autism on their lived professional experiences 

Submitted by: Jessica Solly, University of Derby 

Sponsored session

How the Motability Scheme can support OTs in addressing health inequity

The Motability Scheme directly addresses health inequity by empowering people with disabilities to access reliable transportation, fostering independence, and improving overall well-being. Making it a crucial topic for occupational therapists and participants alike.

Speakers:

Ross Smith, Scheme Stakeholder Executive, Motability Operations

James Wood, Head of Micromobility, Motability Operations

Seminar talks from The OT Practice – our Annual Conference headline sponsor

Inspiring Futures for Occupational Therapists

At The OT Practice (TOTP), independent private practice offers daily opportunities to inspire futures through meaningful occupational therapy interventions. Join us at RCOT 2024 for our "Inspiring Futures" series, where we will share compelling OT stories that celebrate the dedication of our therapists who deliver personalised services. This session will offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from TOTP staff and associates about their impactful work and the ways in which we support our OTs and empower them to succeed in independent private practice. Experience first hand how The OT Practice is shaping the future of occupational therapy through innovative interventions and unwavering therapist support.

Speakers – Paul Cooper, Professional Head of Occupational Therapy; Leanne Flynn, OT Network Manager; Sarah Doyle, Therapist Network Director

Inspiring Futures Together in Independent Practice

At The OT Practice (TOTP), we believe occupational therapy is about constantly seeking new ways and futures for our diverse range of clients. Our "Inspiring Futures" series will share how we support the careers and futures of our therapists. This session will spotlight the types of work available to occupational therapists at TOTP and the support offered. We will also hear from occupational therapists who work in case management, sharing inspiring stories from their practice. Join us to hear from TOTP associates about the impactful work we do and the inspiring future we are building together.

Speakers – Paul Cooper, Professional Head of Occupational Therapy; Sarah Doyle, Therapist Network Director

Seminar talks from The OT Practice – our Annual Conference headline sponsor

Inspiring Futures for Occupational Therapists

At The OT Practice (TOTP), independent private practice offers daily opportunities to inspire futures through meaningful occupational therapy interventions. Join us at RCOT 2024 for our "Inspiring Futures" series, where we will share compelling OT stories that celebrate the dedication of our therapists who deliver personalised services. This session will offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from TOTP staff and associates about their impactful work and the ways in which we support our OTs and empower them to succeed in independent private practice. Experience first hand how The OT Practice is shaping the future of occupational therapy through innovative interventions and unwavering therapist support.

Speakers – Paul Cooper, Professional Head of Occupational Therapy; Leanne Flynn, OT Network Manager; Sarah Doyle, Therapist Network Director

Inspiring Futures Together in Independent Practice

At The OT Practice (TOTP), we believe occupational therapy is about constantly seeking new ways and futures for our diverse range of clients. Our "Inspiring Futures" series will share how we support the careers and futures of our therapists. This session will spotlight the types of work available to occupational therapists at TOTP and the support offered. We will also hear from occupational therapists who work in case management, sharing inspiring stories from their practice. Join us to hear from TOTP associates about the impactful work we do and the inspiring future we are building together.

Speakers – Paul Cooper, Professional Head of Occupational Therapy; Sarah Doyle, Therapist Network Director

Paper presentation 

Outcome measures – making the most of the data we already collect 

Submitted by: Rachel Johnson, Seashell Trust 

Bitesized Learning 

How can we all start the sensory conversation? 

Submitted by: Katie Fielding, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 

Paper presentation 

Neurodiversity affirming occupational therapy for autistic children: A scoping review 

Submitted by: Dr Julia Sterman, Edinburgh Napier University 

Bitesized Learning 

What is known about occupational therapists using technology-based interventions for cognitive functions in children with developmental disabilities – a scoping review 

Submitted by: Roashni Rathod, University of Plymouth 

Paper presentation 

Patient and public involvement in the design and conduct of a PhD research project: Rationale, process, outcomes and lessons learned 

Submitted by: Dr Ciara Ryan, Edinburgh Napier University 

Targeting occupational deprivation for residents in a Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness (PDOC) in a Continuing Care (CC) setting 

Submitted by: Hollie Miller, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability 

Evaluation methods used by occupational therapists in primary care – are current mechanisms value based? 

Submitted by: Laura Ingham, Cardiff Univeristy 

Session Proposal 

Utilising core task analysis skills to measure client and service productivity 

Submitted by: Mandy Kelly, Crest Health Group Ltd 

Bitesized Learning 

Do thermoplastic resting hand splints maintain passive range of movement following severe acquired brain injury in a long-term care setting? 

Submitted by: Anisa Cassim, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability 

A profile of current UK occupational therapy practice in pain management 

Submitted by: Rebecca Slee, University of Plymouth 

Session Proposal 

Measuring outcomes to demonstrate the value of occupational therapy: Identifying relevant tools 

Submitted by: Dr Tamara Tse, La Trobe University 

Paper presentation 

Development of leadership placements for occupational therapy students using a quality improvement approach 

Submitted by: Jenny Smith, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust 

Is foundation support on track? Therapist preceptee perceptions of their support and development needs post-preceptorship 

Submitted by: Caroline Phillips, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 

Paper presentation 

Exploration of research capacity and culture literature among the Allied Health Professions in the United Kingdom: A scoping review 

Submitted by: Brighton Karimakwenda, Sheffield Hallam University 

Session Proposal 

Feminist role models for occupational therapy – Barbie, Brené or Elizabeth? 

Submitted by: Dr Heather Baglee, Leeds Beckett University 

Bitesized Learning 

Teamwork makes the dream work: Occupational therapists' perspective 

Submitted by: Annabel Heaslop, University of Worcester 

Using nursing research to explore occupational therapy retention strategies 

Submitted by: Lorna Sankey, University of East Anglia 

PechaKucha 

Utilising the learners voice to understand how infrastructure challenges (transport and accommodation) impact on the learner experience and placement utilisation 

Submitted by: Sharon Davenport, Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust 

Session Proposal 

Sensory ladders: A tool for supporting social justice from mental health services to conflict zones 

Submitted by: Maggie Morton, ASI WISE 

Bitesized Learning 

The Wellbeing Wall: A proactive approach to support mental health within the construction industry 

Submitted by: Fifi Martindale, University of East Anglia 

How can we all start the sensory conversation? 

Submitted by: Katie Fielding, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 

PechaKucha 

Dr mum: doctoral demands and Disney dreams – a symbiotic relationship of motherhood and research 

Submitted by: Dr Mandy Graham, St George's, University of London 

Paper presentation 

Neurodiversity affirming occupational therapy for autistic children: A scoping review 

Submitted by: Dr Julia Sterman, Edinburgh Napier University 

The occupational impact of forced migration from Ukraine to the United Kingdom 

Submitted by: Julia Bush, York St John University 

An activity time use intervention to improve mental health and well-being in late adolescents – an acceptability study 

Submitted by: Dr Jackie Parsonage-Harrison, Oxford Brookes University 

The cultural adaptation of occupational therapy as a complex intervention for Somalis in the United Kingdom 

Submitted by: Varsha Chauhan Gawde, CNWL NHS Foundation Trust 

Session Proposal 

An occupational perspective of substance use: Promoting occupational justice 

Submitted by: Jon Fisher, NHS 

Bitesized Learning 

Greenspace interventions and mental health of children and adolescents: A scoping review 

Submitted by: Kenix Wong, University of Plymouth 

A phenomenological investigation into therapeutic horticulture 

Submitted by: Roanna Heller, Sheffield Hallam University 

Bitesized Learning 

Challenges faced by occupational therapy academics supporting students with mental health conditions: Procedure vs professional identity 

Submitted by: Rebecca Matson, University of Liverpool 

Paper presentation 

Targeting occupational deprivation for residents in a Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness (PDOC) in a Continuing Care (CC) setting 

Submitted by: Hollie Miller, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability 

Session Proposal 

Developing evidence-based upper limb rehabilitation within an inpatient brain injury service 

Submitted by: Harriet Brooks, H, Harriet, Brooks, Frenchay Brain Injury Rehab Unit. 

Bitesized Learning 

Maximising impact: Intensive specialist rehabilitation occupational therapy model to optimise goals/achieve outcomes using a therapeutic project to equally develop selfcare productivity and leisure to get people back to living their lives 

Submitted by: Stephanie Fleet, Think Therapy 1st 

Do thermoplastic resting hand splints maintain passive range of movement following severe acquired brain injury in a long-term care setting? 

Submitted by: Anisa Cassim, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability 

Session Proposal 

Integrating research into practice in occupational therapy: Experience of an early career clinical academic 

Submitted by: Irene Morgan-Brown, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust 

Session Proposal 

Visual perception impairments after brain injury: What are they and how to assess them? 

Submitted by: Dr Kathleen Vancleef, Durham University 

Paper presentation 

Artificial intelligence within spinal cord injury rehabilitation – ally or adversary? 

Submitted by: Helena Radcliffe, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 

Session Proposal 

Dementia: learning from the expert in our care 

Submitted by: Shirley Pearce, Understanding Dementia 

Bitesized Learning 

Rethinking occupational therapy in social care: Shifting from the incremental approach to home adaptations for sustainable impact 

Submitted by: Dr Rachel Russell, Foundations 

Paper presentation 

Supporting professional development through interprofessional simulated learning between paramedic and occupational therapy students 

Submitted by: Gemma Wright, Swansea University 

Bitesized Learning 

The impact of occupational therapy cognitive screening clinics in primary care 

Submitted by: Suzy Usoro, Northwich Primary Care Network 

Session Proposal 

Dementia: learning from the expert in our care 

Submitted by: Shirley Pearce, Understanding Dementia 

Bitesized Learning 

Rethinking occupational therapy in social care: Shifting from the incremental approach to home adaptations for sustainable impact 

Submitted by: Dr Rachel Russell, Foundations 

Session Proposal 

Occupational therapy with young people in care: An occupational justice perspective 

Submitted by: Maggie Morton, Witherslack Group 

Bitesized Learning 

Communicating past the clutter: Providing an interprofessional simulated learning experience of hoarding for students at the University of Plymouth 

Submitted by: Emily Thubron, University of Plymouth

Bitesized Learning 

Supporting recruitment and retention of OTs in social care: A project in the South West 

Submitted by: Vanessa Hughes, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust 

Paper presentation 

Outcome measures – making the most of the data we already collect 

Submitted by: Rachel Johnson, Seashell Trust 

Session Proposal 

Sensory ladders: A tool for supporting social justice from mental health services to conflict zones 

Submitted by: Maggie Morton, ASI WISE 

Bitesized Learning 

Establishing OT led alcohol related brain injury services in Northern Ireland 

Submitted by: Naomi Brown, Leonard Cheshire 

The Wellbeing Wall: A proactive approach to support mental health within the construction industry 

Submitted by: Fifi Martindale, University of East Anglia 

Bitesized Learning 

A phenomenological investigation into therapeutic horticulture 

Submitted by: Roanna Heller, Sheffield Hallam University 

PechaKucha 

Utilising the learners voice to understand how infrastructure challenges (transport and accommodation) impact on the learner experience and placement utilisation 

Submitted by: Sharon Davenport, Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust 

• Dr Lynne Andonian, Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University, USA  
• Dr Anita Atwal, Member of Council, Royal College of Occupational Therapists; Associate Professor, London South Bank University and School lead of diversity and inclusion and interprofessional learning 
• Dr Mary Birken, Senior Research Fellow, University College London
• Professor E Sharon Brintnell, Professor Emerita, University of Alberta, Canada  
• Terence Brown, Senior Lecturer, University of Northampton 
• Associate Professor Helen Buchanan, Lecturer, University of Cape Town, South Africa  
• Heather Bullen, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Liverpool 
• Dr Glenys Carlson, Occupational Therapy Mentor, Reviewer and Volunteer 
• Dr Daniel Cezar Da Cruz, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Leeds Beckett University  
• Dr Sidney Chu, Fellow, Royal College of Occupational Therapists (UK), Honorary Fellow, Brunel University London
• Dr Deidre Cooke, Sessional Lecturer, Occupational Therapy, Australian Catholic University 
• Mariana D’Amico, Professor, Nova Southeastern University-Tampa Bay Regional Campus, Florida, USA 
• Dr Kate D’Cruz, Senior Research Fellow, Summer Foundation, Latrobe University (adjunct), Melbourne, Australia  
• Deborah Davidson, Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist, Golden Jubilee National Hospital  
• Dr Denise Franzsen, Sessional Senior Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 
• Nichola Gadsby, Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy, Coventry University 
• Dr MaryBeth Gallagher, Assistant Professor, Duke University School of Medicine, NC, USA  
• Dr James Gavin, Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton  
• Dr Emma Green, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Glasgow Caledonian University  
• Dr Nigel Gribble, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Curtin University  
• Dr David Haines, Principal Lecturer, University of Brighton  
• Dr Michele Harrison, Principal Occupational Therapist, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust 
• Dr Karen Hebert, Assistant Professor, University of South Dakota, USA  
• Cathryn Holding, Member of Council, Royal College of Occupational Therapists; Senior Neurological Occupational Therapist 
• Dr Heather Hurst, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Cardiff University  
• Melissa Jacobs, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, The University of Plymouth  
• Trine A. Magne, Associated Professor, Department Manager, OT unit, Trondheim Municipality, Norway 
• Jamie McNaught, Rehabilitation Lead, NHS Golden Jubilee  
• Ian Merrick, Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy and Head of Vocational Recovery Services, West London NHS Trust  
• Sue Mesa, Senior Lecturer, York St John University  
• Dr Sushmita Mohapatra, Consultant Therapist, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board  
• Gry Mørk, Senior Lecturer, VID Specialised University, Stavanger (Norway)     
• Dr Helen Myers, Trial Manager, Keele Clinical Trials Unit, Keele University   
• Dr Hiromi Nakamura-Thomas, Professor, Saitama Prefectural University, Japan  
• Alisha Ohl, PhD, OTR/L, Program Director and Chair, Clarkson University, USA 
• Dr Davina Parker, Head of Occupational Therapy (Retired), University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust  
• Dr Freyr Patterson, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia  
• Dr Anna Pettican, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Essex  
• Dr Thais Pousada, Senior Lecturer, University of A Coruña, Spain  
• Dr Catherine Purcell, Reader/ Associate Professor, Cardiff University  
• Odeth Richardson, Chair of Council, Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Head of Occupational Therapy at the Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals (NUTH) 
• Dr Veronica T. Rowe, Assistant Professor, Georgia State University, USA 
• Edwina Rushe, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Liverpool 
• Sarah Shaw, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Keele University  
• Dr Panagiota Smyrni, Lecturer in Health Sciences, Brunel University London  
• Libby Thompson, Associate Director: Academic Enhancement, School of Health and Social Wellbeing, UWE Bristol   
• Anita Volkert, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy and AHP Practice Placements Lead, Glasgow Caledonian University  
• Dr Tim Xu Tianma, Assistant Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology