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.
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News
Occupational therapists must work in partnership with GP commissioners to deliver person-centred care, says deputy prime minister
Tue, 29/01/2013 - 11:42
Gaby Stewart, a College of Occupational Therapists’ policy officer, attended a question and answer session with the deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, during his visit to Berwick, Northumberland on 25 January. More than 100 influencers, including councillors and business leaders, joined the audience to highlight local issues.
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College of Occupational Therapists responds to Social Services and Wellbeing Bill in Wales
Tue, 29/01/2013 - 10:27
The College of Occupational Therapists has welcomed the...
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Contribute to our HCPC consultation response on AMHP programmes in England
Thu, 24/01/2013 - 16:25
The HCPC has recently taken over the statutory...
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NHS CB consultation opens on service specifications and clinical policies
Thu, 20/12/2012 - 11:34
The NHS Commissioning Board have opened a consultation...
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Is your OT service meeting service commissioners' priorities?
Thu, 06/12/2012 - 10:41
In these challenging times, it is more important than...
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In one month, COTSS-HOPC are having a study day in Manchester - are you going? http://t.co/bPZckAGA — 31 weeks 6 days ago |
- 31 weeks 6 days ago — What are the best mh resources for OTs you wish were more widely known? Let us know, we'll retweet the best! #WMHD2012 #worldmentalhealthday
- 31 weeks 6 days ago — There's one month left to get applications in to become a fellow or scholar with Nice... http://t.co/xz7brpHS
- 31 weeks 6 days ago — @Kelly_Jxx Have you tried going through some recent editions of BJOT to see what's big in research at the moment?
- 31 weeks 6 days ago — Involved in blue badge assessments? We've got a member on the Facebook wall looking for ideas on approaches... http://t.co/Pm3ZYTWj
- 32 weeks 5 min ago — Today is #WMHD2012; the NI health secretary is urging people to use online tool Beating the Blues. Any OTs tried it? http://t.co/oQCoWaTy
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