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

Merit and Fellowship Awards 2012

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 17:07
The College is delighted to announce the names of the BAOT members who have been awarded Merit and Fellowship Awards in 2012. ... Read more

Amendments to Health and Social Care Bill published

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 10:38
The Government has tabled a series of amendments to... Read more

Vacancy on BJOT Editorial Board

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 16:34
A vacancy has arisen on the editorial board of the... Read more

Commissioned Research Call - Bamford Implementation (Northern Ireland)

Tue, 24/01/2012 - 10:11
The 2007 Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning... Read more

BAOT member benefits: Library services

Mon, 30/01/2012 - 16:36
We're encouraging members to make the most of their... Read more
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Events
  • 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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