A Masterclass aimed at OTs and OT managers providing services to people with sensory process difficulties, including learning disabilities, children, adult and child mental health and autistic spectrum disorders. Learn about the summary of...
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If you are an occupational therapist, OT student or support worker, then the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT) is your professional body and trade union
If you’re not already one of our 28,000+ members, discover here why you should be. We’re a member-led organisation, and members enjoy many benefits. These include having your say in the future development of occupational therapy and participating in your professional community.
Build your professional network
BAOT supports networks at local, national and international levels enabling you to access your professional community to share best practice, build your knowledge base and develop your career. Joining your regional or local BAOT group is a great way to get support and advice from OTs in your area – there are over 100 groups across the UK. You’ll learn from others, get professional development updates, and make new friends. You can organise or join local study events that answer your CPD needs and recruit new members to spread the word. These ‘grass root’ groups are often inspirational.
Get together with fellow specialists
As a BAOT member, you are eligible to join any of the 11 Specialist Sections and take networking one stage further. Meet other BAOT members to share a common interest through these special interest groups. Experienced professionals and new colleagues meet regularly to develop expert practice in a particular clinical specialism. Part of the College, each Specialist Section has a regional structure, entries on the College website, and coverage in Occupational Therapy News on a rotating basis.
Play your part on the international stage
BAOT membership entitles you to join the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). You can access a global network of like-minded peers across every continent, eager to spread best practice worldwide. BAOT is also a member association of the Council for Occupational Therapists of the European Countries (COTEC), which provides in-depth information on practice in Europe.
Merit and Fellowship Awards 2012
Amendments to Health and Social Care Bill published
Vacancy on BJOT Editorial Board
Commissioned Research Call - Bamford Implementation (Northern Ireland)
BAOT member benefits: Library services
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Friday 9th March 2012 (All day)
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Friday 2nd March 2012 - Saturday 3rd March 2012
Brain Tree Training
This two-day interactive workshop is suitable for professionals working with adults who have insight problems following brain injury. The course presents a practical model within which to understand awareness and...
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Monday 20th February 2012 - Friday 24th February 2012
The Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) is an innovative observational assessment that is used to meaure the quality of a person's activities of daily living (ADL). AMPS training comprises a 5 day course following...
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Tuesday 31st January 2012

This event will cover the impact...
Video interviewing an OT who has successfully been audited by the HPC
In August 2011 the Health Professions Council will randomly select a group of occupational therapists to submit evidence of their Continuing Professional Development. Find out more about the HPC audit.
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