Occupational Therapy

The College of Occupational Therapists (COT) sets the professional and educational standards for occupational therapy in the UK, representing the profession nationally and internationally and contributing widely to policy consultations. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT) and operates as a registered charity. Their website is a useful source of information for both professionals and the public offering guidance, reports and research publications.

The College launched the 'Occupational Therapy: Improving Lives, Saving Money' engagement programme this month. The purpose of the two year programme is to influence stakeholders, by showing the difference that investing in occupational therapy can make. To set the ball rolling, they have published a report, which gives the impact of occupational therapy across urgent care pathways including acute crisis and emergency care, discharge planning and specialist services.