RCSLT specific interest groups

Increasingly, therapists see membership of specific interest groups (SIGs) - local regional or national groups based around a common theme or specialty - as an important part of their continuing professional development.

Each SIG is unique in its formation, the style of its meetings and its agenda. However, it is important that they operate in a professional manner and demonstrate value in professional development and training.

In the interests of quality assurance, as well as improving information to members, the RCSLT encourages SIGs to register with the college.

An RCSLT SIG registration pack is available. The list of current SIGs is available.

The RCSLT's intention is to ensure consistency across the UK and Eire. Therefore:

• The RCSLT holds a database of registered SIG details
• SIGs must register on an annual basis (in line with their AGM)
• SIGs will receive a registration number to be quoted in correspondence
• Registered SIGs are entitled to a free advert in the Bulletin
• The RCSLT will send a re-registration form and annual report guidelines to all registered SIGs. Failure to submit an annual report and the completed re-registration form by the given date will mean the SIG is no longer registered and its details will be removed from the database

For more information, contact Karen Buckley Tel: 020 7378 3025

To advertise sigs notices in Bulletin see the Sig deadlines for 2008 and template and send ads to sig@rcslt.org

For advertisement in the mid month supplement quick look dates section, contact Bob Jalaf at Macmillan Scott. Telephone 020 7878 2344. The costs for quick look dates are £26 for one issue, this would need to be pre paid by either cheque or credit card. Text needs to be a maximum of 40 words.