Trent regional group
Our lively network of local groups across the region organises CPD events for member
Our annual Lifelong Learning event with speakers from around the region and COT offers an opportunity for members to keep up to date with current OT developments locally and nationally
The Regional Committee enables communication between Trent BAOT/COT members and BAOT/COT.
Trent Region covers South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Find out what the regional group have been up to in their latest newsletter.
Local groups in Trent:
If you would like to find out more about local groups in your area, please contact your Regional Commitee.
Occupational Therapy Practice Learning Handbook
An Occupational Therapy Practice Learning Handbook has been produced following a regional conference hosted by Trent Strategic Health Authority Multi-Professional Deanery and attended by Occupational Therapists of all grades from across Trent Region. The handbook has 3 specific aims
- To remind occupational therapists of our professional responsibility to offer placements and/or become more actively involved in student education
- To increase the number of placements offered by debunking some of the myths that people cite as reasons for not offering placements
- To inform and reassure practice placement educators
The Handbook comprises a number of sections including:
- current thinking on practice learning
- frequently asked questions
- best practice examples drawn from local area work
- contact numbers for advice on specific issues and working groups
- examples of forms
- practical tips for placement educators
- comprehensive list of references and bibliography
The Handbook is written in a reader friendly style and is intended for all occupational therapists, from managers, placement co-ordinators, practice placement educators to newly qualified occupational therapists about to embark on placement educator training. An evaluation form is included at the back of the handbook and feedback is welcomed in order to establish whether the aims of the handbook have been achieved.
Download the Occupational Therapy Practice Learning Handbook
Contacting Trent Regional Committee
Vice Chair/Board Member: Wendy Ferguson
Regional Communications Lead: Sarina Doner
Senior Membership Development Officer: Beriah Nelson
Contacting UNISON
BAOT/COT members can access UNISON services via local staff stewards. If you do not have a UNISON staff steward then contact your UNISON Branch Secretary by telephoning 0845 355 0845.
