South West Independent Occupational Therapists' Support and Networking Day

Tue May 12 2026 at 09:30 am to 04:30 pm UTC+01:00

Fresha Ltd | Exeter

SWiOT
Publisher/HostSWiOT
South West Independent Occupational Therapists' Support and Networking Day
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Join fellow SW independent OTs for a fun, informal day of support, learning, and networking in person!
About this Event

South West Independent Occupational Therapists' Support and Networking Day

Looking to connect with fellow independent occupational therapists in the South West? Join us for a relaxed, in-person day filled with support, networking, and sharing experiences. It's the perfect chance to swap ideas, gain fresh insights, and build your professional community. Don’t miss out on this friendly get-together designed just for you!


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival – Tea, coffee and Welcome
πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Brief Introductions

Info: An opportunity for attendees to get to know other group members, briefly explaining:
β€’ Who they are & their client group.
β€’ Base & area(s) covered.
β€’ WLTM / how to help others.


πŸ•‘: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Tax Digital

Info: HMRC are Making Tax Digital MTD
A question -and -answer session, on why how and preferred providers
led by Jo Cartwright –Case Manager & Occupational Therapist


πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Using A I in Independent OT Practice

Info: Following on from the ’Learn & Share’ discussion at our general January 2026 meeting Will Acland – Independent Occupational Therapist will explain how he uses a specific AI platform within his own Practice.


πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
πŸ•‘: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Posture & Seating. In- person demonstration by CAREFLEX

Info: Alex Haste- CAREFLEX S W Regional Rep- will give a Presentation on Posture and Specialist Seating. This will include some demonstration chairs specifically for Brain Injury, Dementia, and Paediatric clients. The session is CPD accredited and certificates will be issued to attendees.


πŸ•‘: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Conferences / Courses

Info: Sharing information on conferences or courses that may be of interest to the group and contribute to CPD


πŸ•‘: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Tea break
πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
My Journey – Emma Merriman – Independent OT & Case Manager

Info: Each meeting we invite a group member to share their personal story about their career journey in OT, from qualification to I P and future plans!


πŸ•‘: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Summary & Planning for next Meeting

Info: Sharing ideas for future speakers and topics that may be of interest to group members.


πŸ•‘: 04:30 PM
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fresha Ltd, 23 Bittern Road, Exeter, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 49.46

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