More children are surviving previously life threatening events such as brain tumours, meningitis, childhood stroke and traumatic brain injury. Facilitated by two expert occupational therapists working in the field of brain injury in childhood,...
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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.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2012
A Life More Ordinary: findings from the Long-Term Neurological Conditions Research Initiative published
Free publications for COT Annual Conference delegates
OTs play their part in BAOT’s future through membership survey 2012
OTs use of occupation-focused practice in secure hospitals
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Friday 2nd November 2012 (All day)
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Wednesday 29th August 2012 (All day)
This masterclass will be facilitated by Thérèse Jackson, consultant OT working in Stroke Services for the NHS in Scotland.
It is intended to provide an up-to-date review of the evidence which informs current best... -
Thursday 24th May 2012
There has been an increasing number of HPC fitness to practice hearings of occupational therapists whose standards of report writing and record keeping is questioned.
To help our members ensure they are practicing to the highest standards...
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Tuesday 15th May 2012 (All day)
Able 2 are pleased to invite you to join our day workshop with Michael Mandelstam. Michael is an expert in Community Care Law and is well versed in its application to Occupational Therapy Casework. The day will focus on information giving...
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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