Exciting news: Krysalis sponsors the RCOTSSNP conference!

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Exciting news: Krysalis sponsors the RCOTSSNP conference!

Krysalis Consultancy is thrilled to sponsor the upcoming RCOTSSNP Conference, a key event in neurological occupational therapy.

 

Join us at this 'Royal College of Occupational Therapists - Specialist Section Neurological Practice' event on Thursday October 10th 2024, in Birmingham!

The title of the conference says it all... "The Art of Living Through Doing - Empowering people living with neurological conditions through occupational engagement.

 

Delegates will have the honour of hearing from a broad range of experts with innovative neurological occupational therapy perspectives. These speakers include:

  • Samantha Turner: Chair of the RCOTSSNP conference, experienced Neurological Specialist Occupational Therapist, and educator.

  • Thérèse Lebedis, OBE: Consultant AHP in Stroke for NHS Grampian, clinical lead for stroke rehabilitation, with an O.B.E awarded for services to stroke care and rehabilitation.

  • Mary Warren, PhD: Occupational Therapist and retired university professor, with nearly 50 years’ experience in adult clients with vision impairment from ABI.

  • Hazel Carter: Author, educator, and advocate for carers, hospices and people living with MND.

  • Paul Pritchard: Professional mountaineer and disability awareness educator, who shared his story of resilience after a severe brain injury.

 

Royal College of Occupational Therapists logo

 

Those who attend will also get to experience interactive workshops and gain the opportunity to learn, network and further develop their passion and interest in neurology.

This conference is all about innovation, inspiration and occupation, and we are delighted to be the headline sponsor of this important event.

To find out more, head to the official conference webpage at: rcot.co.uk/np-conference

We will have a stand, and you'll notice some of our team amongst the crowd - we hope to see some new and familiar faces there, make sure to come say hi!

Look out for more talking heads reports covering the main conference topics soon!

 

 

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