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All BAOT members (other than those outside the
United Kingdom or those who are solely employed in private practice)
are members of UNISON UNISON provides industrial relations support
for the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
For help and advice at work - or to find out more
about UNISON services – please contact your local BAOT/UNISON
steward or call our hotline: UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845 . Calls
are at local rate. Lines are open 6am-midnight Monday-Friday and
9am-4pm Saturdays.
If you don’t have an OT Steward in your workplace,
then elect one. Every workplace should have a BAOT/UNISON Steward
to represent the views and needs of occupational therapy staff.
If you don’t have a steward in your workplace then
you should raise this issue at one of your team meetings. OT Stewards
are given accredited training and are entitled to paid time off
to carry out their duties. For more information email baotstewards@unison.co.uk
BAOT provides professional advice, professional
development and professional support. To access advice and resources
and to participate in BAOT events, committees and local groups
visit the BAOT website at: www.baot.org.uk
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