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.  ... Read more

BAOT member benefits: Mentorship

Fri, 27/01/2012 - 17:13
Last year the College launched a mentorship scheme for... Read more

OTs recognised in the New Year Honours List

Thu, 26/01/2012 - 16:04
In the Queen's New Year Honours List, Professor Marion... Read more

BAOT/COT statement on the Health and Social Care Bill

Mon, 23/01/2012 - 15:55
The College of Occupational Therapists recognises the... Read more

Regional nominations now open for 2012

Tue, 03/01/2012 - 10:00
BAOT looks to enthusiastic members to volunteer to put... Read more
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Health Select Committee Chair warns of cuts to ‘non-priority services’ such as Occupational Therapy - our response: http://t.co/uTfPnzCF5 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
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  • 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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  • Friday 9th March 2012 (All day)

    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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Tuesday 31st January 2012

    This event will cover the impact...

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