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...
Occupational therapy - helping you to live life your way
Think about the fun things in life – meeting friends, going to the pub, playing football. They’re great. So when we can’t do them – it’s a drag. Now think of the everyday things – getting out of bed in the morning, getting washed, preparing meals, going to work or school. When we struggle with these things, that’s far worse. That’s a major problem. And that’s where occupational therapy comes in. Occupational therapists can help – not just so that we can cope with the basic necessities – but so that we can get the most from life.
Occupational therapy in action
News
Health Select Committee Chair warns of cuts to ‘non-priority services’ such as Occupational Therapy
Fri, 27/01/2012 - 17:24
The committee, chaired by Conservative former health secretary Stephen Dorrell, reported that government's plans to reorganise the NHS in England are hindering efforts to cut costs by "salami-slicing" services for short-term savings.
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BAOT member benefits: Mentorship
Fri, 27/01/2012 - 17:13
Last year the College launched a mentorship scheme for...
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OTs recognised in the New Year Honours List
Thu, 26/01/2012 - 16:04
In the Queen's New Year Honours List, Professor Marion...
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BAOT/COT statement on the Health and Social Care Bill
Mon, 23/01/2012 - 15:55
The College of Occupational Therapists recognises the...
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Regional nominations now open for 2012
Tue, 03/01/2012 - 10:00
BAOT looks to enthusiastic members to volunteer to put...
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Twitter
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Health Select Committee Chair warns of cuts to ‘non-priority services’ such as Occupational Therapy - our response: http://t.co/uTfPnzCF — 5 hours 52 min ago |
- 6 hours 27 min ago — Where are all the OT support workers and BAOT associate members? http://t.co/bdZAg6CB [COT forum]
- 8 hours 14 min ago — Shaping the future: applying therapy research to practice at NI AHP conference http://t.co/xOxa4Hfw
- 14 hours 15 min ago — @31katie07 @Emma_Jane_West enjoy, have a great day!
- 1 day 5 hours ago — RT @xAmy_OTx: Any OTs involved in assitive equipment design?
- 1 day 6 hours ago — Great to hear! MT @claireOT: Hey OTs, I want to apply for the regional BAOTCOT communications role, but I need 2 OTs, who is in?
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Events
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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...
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