Become a professional member

Supporting you in your professional status

Nurture your own professional development and deliver the highest standards of practice by becoming a member of your professional body. BAOT campaign and lobby for occupational therapy and raise the profile of your profession in the community, government and media. BAOT membership is your link into the worldwide profession of occupational therapy governed by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT).

Who is eligible to become a professional member?

You are invited to join BAOT as a professional member if you are:

• registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) or eligible for registration with the HPC
• returning to practice
• resident in the UK  

New Professional members instantly receive 25% off of their fees for the first 12 months, making membership even more enticing.

Be confident and competent in your practice

We deliver events and resources for your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to help you maintain your HPC standards of proficiency and competency. Members have privileged access to professional advice and services covering all aspects of your career development from finding a job to improving and developing your practice. We have a dedicated enquiries line exclusively for members and a wide range of publications, events and library services to support you.

Protect your job, pay and pensions

Benefit from belonging to one of the largest unions in the UK.  Unison represents you as a BAOT member to defend public services and lobby for your rights in the workplace.

Feel secure at work

Focus on excelling in your practice and career with the assurance of professional indemnity and public liaibility insurance up to £5 million pounds.

Connect with OTs and enhance the OT profession

BAOT members are exclusively eligible to join the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) to learn more about the practice and promotion of OT around the world. Social media, local networking groups, and opportunities to join the COT Specialist Sections, put you in touch in real time with colleagues and professionals connecting to share cameraderie and best practice. 

Stay ahead in your career

Demonstate to employers that as a BAOT member, you are dedicated to your personal development and the growth of the occupational therapy profession.