Become a member
Become a member of COTSS – Rheumatology and network with like-minded occupational therapists from across the country who share your interest in rheumatology
Membership within COT Specialist Section - Rheumatology also gives you opportunities to contribute to practice in rheumatology by sharing developments of your practice.
Get support from our committee and regional representatives. Have your say in our discussion forums and contribute to promoting high quality services for rheumatology practice.
We have an active and vibrant membership of over 100 members.
Benefits of joining
- Access to a network of occupational therapy staff working with people with arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain.
- Opportunities to actively engage in research and access to research articles and information, helping you to develop the evidence base for your service.
- To be part of local, active, regional groups in most parts of the country which hold regular meetings and study days.
- Access to our website and discussion forum.
- Receive the ‘The Journal of Rheumatology Occupational Therapy’ including articles, research developments, service improvements and issues of interest to rheumatology occupational therapists.
- A National Executive Committee representing your interests at local and national level. Committee members have links with British Health Professionals in Rheumatology (BHPR) and Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) and keep members informed of important developments and issues.
- Reduced registration fees at our conferences and study events.
- Discretionary bursaries to support audit, research, continual professional development activities and the promotion of occupational therapy in rheumatology.
- Opportunity to enter the annual Arthritis Research UK Silver Medal Award of £1000, awarded jointly by Arthritis Research UK and COT Specialist Section - Rheumatology for audit or research reports, innovations, service improvements, case studies or course work.
- Opportunity to develop skills such as networking, chairing meetings, organising study days and increase your opportunities to influence rheumatology occupational therapy practice through getting involved in your local regional group or volunteering for a committee role.
Joining
Membership is open to BAOT members interested in furthering their knowledge of rheumatology
Annual membership fees:
- BAOT member £30
- library journal subscription £50
- BAOT students/associate member £10
- Late new joiners only (half years subscription from April 2011) £15
The membership year runs from October to September each year.
Send a completed membership form to the following address along with a cheque for the correct membership fee. Make cheque payable to the College of Occupational Therapists Ltd.
Return application form and payment to:
Mrs. Kirsty Laird
9, Dene Royd Close
Stainland
Halifax
HX4 9QP
