Become a self employed member

Accentuate your professional status

BAOT membership is a hallmark of quality which will reassure potential clients

Supporting your choice to work in independent professional practice

Maintain strong links with other occupational therapists and enjoy the support of a professional body that is dedicated to advancing the profession. Members can access a wide range of resources which will support all aspects of independent practice.

Who is eligible to become a self-employed member?

If you are registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC), a resident in the UK and wholly self-employed (private practice earnings in excess of £1,500), you are invited to join as a self employed member.

Deliver the highest quality of practice

Practice to the highest standard and with the most up to date evidence base through membership with BAOT. We deliver events and resources for your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to help you maintain your Health Professions Council (HPC) registration. You will also receive the full range of online resources, publications and the only montly peer reveiwed professional journal, the British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT) and OTnews monthly magazine.

Develop your unique contribution to the profession

Encourage more independent practice and greater business awareness throughout the profession.  Raise the profile of OT in your community, government and the media with the support and lobbying advice of BAOT.