Promote & Influence

All BAOT members are encouraged to become advocates for the profession within their professional and local communities

The College provides resources for occupational therapists who want to promote the profession and influence those who have an impact on it, such as service commissioners, managers, local government officers, national assemblies and governments.
 
OT Week is a great opportunity to reach potential service users - and future generations of occupational therapists. However, the work to promote the profession carries on all year round through consultations and lobbying. Check here for open consultations that the College needs members' assistance with, updates on the recent elections in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the Health and Social Care Bill in England.
 

News

Advancing Healthcare Awards 2012

Wed, 25/04/2012 - 15:04
A number of Occupational Therapists and OT related projects were recently recognised and awarded Runners Up places in the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2012, and we'd like to congratulate all those involved. ... Read more

Government commits to work with OTs in the next stage of NHS reforms

Thu, 05/04/2012 - 13:59
Simon Burns MP, Minister of State for Health has... Read more

Health and Disability Assessments: an opportunity for occupational therapists

Thu, 05/04/2012 - 10:11
The College of Occupational Therapists strongly... Read more

COT goes head to head with Simon Burns MP to discuss Health and Social Care Bill

Fri, 16/03/2012 - 13:21
The College of Occupational Therapist’s Chief... Read more

BAOT/COT presses Prime Minister for response to concerns about Health and Social Care Bill

Thu, 08/03/2012 - 12:20
The British Association and College of Occupational... Read more
Twitter

Latest tweets...

Looks like lots of outdoors OT taking place to make the most of the fine weather this #OTuesday, jealousy inducing for those stuck indoors! — 1 hour 28 min ago
  • 5 hours 2 min ago #OTuesday RT @catriona_ogilvy: Treatment sessions outside today, makes everyone feel so much better! Big improvements from one little girl
  • 7 hours 19 min ago MT @Roo_88: 2nd week, 2nd day on 1st placement & off to training with my educator, already learning so much! Loving the experience #OTuesday
  • 1 day 2 hours ago We've updated some of our Supporting Practice pages http://t.co/BYKDGXYB including the latest Dementia resources & evidence
  • 1 day 5 hours ago Next @GuardianSocEnt:Q&A is about Employing disabled people on Thurs at 1pm http://t.co/bBdJDZli share your thoughts & questions beforehand.
  • 1 day 10 hours ago Any ideas? MT @xstitchjojo: Can anyone point me in the right direction of work currently being done by OTs with the homeless? Many thanks :)