membership
What are the benefits of membership?
By becoming a member of MCAIG you receive a wide range of benefits…….
Members’ area and forum
The members’ area is a forum which enables you to contact occupational therapists and support workers globally. The forum facilitates open discussion and sharing of knowledge and resources related to the use of the Model of Creative Ability across a broad range of settings. Members can post a new discussion topic as well as discuss key topics such as assessment, treatment activities and research. It is a dynamic forum that aims to increase knowledge, networking and collaborative learning. It also has the potential for you to access a potential sample for research purposes.
Within the members’ area, there is also access to assessment forms and other downloads.
Training and CPD events
Members receive early notification of training events, presentations and CPD opportunities and are therefore in an advantageous position to book a place and secure attendance.
As more occupational therapists and support workers are finding the model an effective tool for practice, places at events are more in demand.
MCAIG members receive a discount on the registration fee for the National annual Model of Creative Ability Conference. Therefore, the annual subscription is recouped just from this alone.
MCAIG members’ Newsletter
An important and valuable benefit of membership is the Newsletter ‘Participation’ that informs members of recent developments and issues in education and practice. Click here to download a sample Newsletter
Subgroups
MCAIG members have access to MCAIG Subgroups via the members’ area. The subgroups meet to share their use of the model within their particular services and fields of practice.
Awards and Grants
A Travel Bursary and a Research Grant are available to financially support occupational therapists in furthering their knowledge of the use of the model. Additionally, there is an Award for occupational therapy support workers in recognition of their significant contribution to developing the use of the MCA by unqualified occupational therapy team members.
These awards are granted annually and are only available to MCAIG members.
Spare places on training
Head/Lead OTs that organise training for their staff/teams, often have spare places for OTs and support workers outside of their Trust. Notification of these training events and spare places is made via the members’ area.
How much does membership cost?
The membership fee is just £10.00 per annum and is exceptional value. Head/Lead OTs may wish to gain team membership for their staff at a discounted rate.
5 members: £40p.a.
6- 10 members receive a 25% discount per person (e.g. 8 members=£60).
11–15 members receive a 30% discount (e.g.15members=£105 instead of £150).
16–25 members receive a 40% discount (e.g. 20members=£120 instead of £200).
>25 members receive a greater discount dependent on the size of the team.
Teams in excess of 25 members may wish to consider taking Partnership status with free membership. For team membership contact wendysherwood@modelofcreativeability.com
 Currently, occupational therapy and occupational therapy support workers employed by SEPT are not required to pay a membership fee due to this Trust being an MCAIG Partner. If you are employed by SEPT and are already a member of MCAIG or wish to become a member, please use the SEPT e-mail system to contact wendysherwood@modelofcreativeability.com in order to register.
How do I register as a member?
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Only those who have paid for membership will have Members' Area accounts activated.
We are usually able to take payments and activate your Members' Area registration within 24-48 hours.
Once your registration has been approved and your account activated you will be able to see all the discussion topics and to participate in the forum.
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