The Research and Development Board provides strategic guidance on research and development, research governance, information management and library and information services
The Research and Development Board comprises eight BAOT members who have an interest in occupational therapy research. Board members have a responsibility to support Research and Development in the delivery of Strategic Plan objectives and to act as a link between the College, BAOT members and other stakeholders.
The Professional Practice Board considers strategic matters relating to UK policy development, emerging issues and the implications for the profession and its practitioners
It ensures the ethical and quality matters are addressed and provides a steer on interpretation and policy for occupational therapists. The Board consists of practitioners at all levels and all domains of practice across the UK. The Chair of the Board is nationally elected. Nominations are received for membership of the Board and successful candidates are selected by the Board. The Board is accountable to members of BAOT/COT through Council on which the Professional Practice Board sits.
