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Get a service user to design the COT Christmas card… and win them an unforgettable sailing trip>>
Every year, COT sends out Christmas cards to wish key clients and stakeholders season’s greetings...
Posted 02/09/2010 03:46

Apply for awards for research, education and continuing professional development>>
Applications are now welcome from members of BAOT seeking financial support towards education, research and continunig professional development....
Posted 01/09/2010 10:10
Guide to Funding a Major Adaptation published in Scotland>>
The Guide to Funding a Major Adaptation has just been published on the Scottish Government website...
Posted 20/08/2010 09:58
Could you be a sub-panel chair for the Research Excellence Framework 2014?
BAOT/COT encourages members of its senior research community to consider applying to be a sub-panel chair for the Research Excellence Framework 2014...
Posted 19/08/2010 04:58
New publication - Occupational therapy and people with learning disabilities>>
This new publication, which is free to BAOT members, provides a comprehensive overview of the nature of...
Posted 19/08/2010 10:31
New UKOTRF funding opportunity>>
A new Call for Proposals offers funding for research activity that will support the commissioning of occupational therapy services...
Posted 20/08/2010 10:23
New graduate guide welcomes newly qualified occupational therapists to the profession>>
Newly qualified occupational therapists who register for Discounted Professional membership will now receive a copy of the New Graduate Guide – as part of a range of membership benefits which includes a 25% discount on the cost of membership...
Posted 16/08/2010 11:19
Nominate an OT for an International Dementia Excellence Award>>
The International Dementia Excellence Awards are designed to recognise organisations and individuals...
Posted 16/08/2010 02:43
Follow BAOT/COT web project on Twitter>>
BAOT/COT is beginning the discovery phase of a project to replace the content management system which is used to maintain and develop...
Posted 11/08/2010 04:51
'Imperative' that OTs participate in the NHS Commissioning Consultation
The Government’s White Paper, Equality and excellence: liberating the NHS, set out proposals for putting local consortia of GP practices in charge of commissioning... 
Posted 09/08/2010 04:59
BAOT/COT announces website redevelopment>>
BAOT/COT will redevelop its website using Drupal, an open source content management system. The aim of the redevelopment is to improve the performance of the site, specifically around speed and accessibility, while also taking advantage of the advanced functionalities available with Drupal...
Posted 04/08/2010 12:24
Revised Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct published>>
Occupational therapists, those who are using OT services and employers of occupational therapy professionals will be interested in the newly revised Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct...
Posted 01/09/2010 10:00

Bonfire of quangos sees NHS Institute and GSCC abolished>>
The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement and the General Social Care Council have both been scrapped, the government has announced. The Government’s review of healthcare quangos will see a total of eight to ten bodies axed and their responsibilities transferred elsewhere, in an effort to lower NHS administrative costs by 45 per cent...
Posted 26/07/2010 03:43
NHS White Paper promotes key role for AHPs - and major change in commissioning of OT services>>
The NHS White Paper, Equity and excellence: liberating the NHS, sets out the Government's long-term vision for the future of the NHS in England. It oultines plans to put the Allied Health Professions at the heart of...
Posted 21/07/2010 01:50
Respond to draft consultation response on dementia services in Northern Ireland>>
Karin Tancock, Professional Affairs Officer - Older People, has produced a draft consultation response...
Posted 21/07/2010 11:14

COT to exibit at Naidex South in September 2010>>
The College of Occupational Therapists will be exhibiting at NAIDEX South , which takes place on 29-30 September at Exel, London...
Posted 13/07/2010 11:09

Promoting occupational therapy to GPs>>
A new leaflet has been produced by the College of Occupational Therapists to inform GPs on how occupational therapists can help GPs...
Posted 13/07/2010 11:40
Undertaking a doctoral degree? You’re not alone!
The United Kingdom Occupational Therapy Research Foundation (UKOTRF) has announced its second workshop for occupational therapists undertaking doctoral studies...
Posted 19/08/2010 10:46

Parkinson’s expertise for occupational therapists launched>> 
Posted 08/07/2010 01:40
BAOT/COT Associate Member Survey 2010>>
BAOT is conducting a postal survey for all of its Associate members. The questionnaire is designed to help BAOT provide the best possible service to its Associate members...
Posted 02/07/2010 01:42

Call for applications for Scientific Research Grants 2011 in Northern Ireland>>
Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke (NICHS) is inviting proposals for funding of research grants that will commence after 1 August 2011...
Posted 02/07/2010 02:58

Local government members in Scotland balloted on pay>>
UNISON has started to ballot all members that work for Scotland's councils on acceptance or rejection of the pay offer made by the employers...
Posted 02/07/2010 01:01

The Allied Health Professions Federation Northern Ireland produces three year plan>>
The Allied Health Professions Federation Northern Ireland (AHPFNI) met on 17 June 2010 and has produced a three year plan ‘From Reactive to Proactive’...
Posted 06/07/2010 04:01
OTs encouraged to engage with the personalisation agenda>>
Speaking at Annual Conference (22-25 June 2010) Dawn Stobbs OT, Personal Health Budgets Advisor at the Department of Health, drew delegates' attention to the important link between personalisation and the core values of occupational therapy...
Posted 20/08/2010 10:29
Call for more dedicated lymphoedema programmes>>
An OT service for people with lymphoedema should be introduced, a session for the annual HIV/AIDS, Oncology and Palliative Care conference has heard...
Posted 24/06/2010 10:00
Maintain core tasks or lose them altogether, conference warned
OTs need to consider what tasks the profession should focus on to avoid losing responsibilities...
Posted 28/06/2010 04:30
‘Never too late to rock and roll…’>>
In an inspirational start to the COT’s 34th annual conference and exhibition, being held in Brighton from 23 to 25 June, Heléna Herklots, Age UK’s service director, told delegates that occupational therapy is ‘crucial’ to the work that people do with older people...
Posted 23/06/2010 11:55
A life with dementia>>
Urging OTs to take up the challenge to innovate in dementia care, Professor Jane Gilliard, social care lead to the older people’s mental health programme at the Department of Health, said...
Posted 23/06/2010 02:53
Slow down and taste the raisin>> 
Sarah Blackburn and Noola Ryan led an experiential workshop at Annual Conference today (23 June 2010) to encourage occupational therapists to explore mindfulness in their professional practice...
Posted 23/06/2010 03:26

Mencap’s Learning Disability Week 21-25 June 2010 campaign launched>>
Mencap continue to target the poor level’s of healthcare received by people with learning disabilities in mainstream healthcare services....
Posted 22/06/2010 04:38
Council announces 2010 ballot results>>
Council is pleased to announce the results of the 2010 ballot...
Posted 18/06/2010 10:25

Launch of Realising Potential – an Action plan for Allied Health Professionals in Mental Health>>
The College is delighted that this key document for occupational therapists working in Scottish mental health services was launched this week...