The OT society is run by students and is open to all students with an interest in occupational therapy including other healthcare professions as all of our knowledge and practice is only enhanced by such interprofessional collaboration.

What is occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession that provides support to people of all ages whose health due to illness, ageing or accident, prevents them doing tasks, activities and occupations that matter to them (NHS Choices 2015; RCOT 2017).

The OT society helps to celebrate and promote the profession and hosts a range of learning opportunities to help boost your professional development and continuing professional development portfolio whether you are a current student or alumni. We also hold social activities, so you can meet with others across all year groups put promote learning at all stages of your development and networking opportunities post graduation.

Why join?

• Organise social events to meet new friends and network between cohorts, with other healthcare professions, with qualified professionals, and other societies.
• Coordinate attendance to academic trips, such as conference and activity site visits.
• Organise continuing professional development events, such as a programme of guest speakers and working with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
• We hope to engage in running fundraising and volunteering events aimed at local charities.
• We aim to promote Occupational Therapy locally and nationally.
• Run CPD events for all including alumni.
• Provide assistance and sign-posting to any other university service you may need.

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