Join our network of Occupational Therapists in Bristol and the surrounding areas!
Last year, we created an online survey to see if local OT’s were interested in attending networking events.
Over 100 OT’s from the Bristol, BANES, Gloucester, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset areas replied.
There was a very positive response to this, with 95% of OT’s saying ‘yes’ – they would be interested in attending a local network.
Our first networking event
Our first event was held at the WE Care Home Improvements Home Independence Centre on Thursday 25th July 2019. We kicked off with finding out a bit more about each other, and shared what it is we love about being occupational therapists. We then reflected on what it is we would like to gain from attending networking events. This included:
- Having more information on local services to signpost clients to
- Sharing knowledge and skills
- Learning more about different health conditions
- Equipment demonstrations from reps
It was agreed that events will be held 2 monthly at the WE Care Home Improvements Home Independence Centre
Next meeting
The next meeting will be on Thursday 26th March 2020.
Helen Mann is an OT working at the Driving and Mobility Centre at the Vassall Centre in Bristol. She will give a talk on her role, the assessment process and the referral process, including DVLA guidelines.
Previous meetings
Thursday 25th July 2019 – first meeting
Thursday 19th September 2019 – speaker – Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service
Thursday 11th November 2019 – speaker – Rachel Woolcomb on Talking Mats
Thursday 23rd January 2020 – speaker – Chris Smith – manual handling
How to become a member
If you are an occupational therapist or an OTA working in Bristol or the surrounding areas, we’d love to hear from you. To become a member of the network, please email OTNetwork@wecr.org.uk
Contact us…
If you would like to contact the network, please email OTNetwork@wecr.org.uk
Want to see how else we can help health and care professionals?
We can help you with free training, joining a network and can help your clients with issues such as telecare, fuel poverty and daily living solutions.
