Occupational Therapy News June 2020 | Page 53

Join the experts As a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), you can join a number of specialist sections dealing with different areas of practice. They give you access to a unique peer network, and the opportunity to share information and promote best practice. Specialist sections support RCOT to: • Promote research and disseminate information • Enable continuing professional development • Provide expertise at local and national levels • Advise and influence on behalf of the profession. Together, we help raise awareness of occupational therapy. Joining a specialist section means you have access to: • A UK-wide, specialist network of occupational therapists • Expert professional knowledge and resources • Professional development opportunities • Clinical fora, dedicated to even more specialised areas of practice • Opportunities to contribute to shaping policy, strategy and best practice guidelines. Find out more at rcot.co.uk/specialistsections or email [email protected] 1 There is a small annual fee to join a specialist section, which is additional to your annual RCOT membership fee. Fees do vary between specialist sections. You can find out more at rcot.co.uk/specialistsections The Royal College of Occupational Therapists Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 275119) and in Scotland (No. SCO39573) and a company registered in England (No. 1347374)