Principal Occupational Therapist Network
The Principal Occupational Therapist (POT) Network is dedicated to advancing occupational therapy practice across England. It comprises Principal Occupational Therapists and Strategic Lead Occupational Therapists working in local authorities and social care and aims to shape policy and practice, ensuring that occupational therapy services meet the evolving needs of society.
The POT Network focuses on the following core objectives:
- Professional leadership and support: The network provides leadership and guidance to occupational therapists working in local authorities and social care, promoting best practice and professional development.
- Advocacy for occupational therapy: The network plays a crucial role in advocating for occupational therapy within the broader health and social care sectors. This includes influencing policy, championing the value of occupational therapy, and ensuring that services are accessible and effective.
- Collaboration: The network fosters collaboration among occupational therapists, health and social care providers, and policymakers.
- Focus on diversity and inclusion: The network is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within occupational therapy. This involves addressing disparities in access to services and ensuring that the profession reflects the diverse communities it serves.
- Professional networking: The network collaborates with the Principal Social Worker Networks and Advanced Mental Health Professional Leads Network to promote consistency in approach and understanding amongst key social care registered professionals.
- Innovation and best practice: The network promotes innovation, service improvement and the sharing of best practice to ensure occupational therapy services remain effective, responsive and evidence-informed.
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