You will now be receiving your ballot papers in the post for our BAOT/RCOT Council election.
By voting, you’re helping to choose our next Chair who will help take our work in championing occupational therapy into the next phase of our history. They will lead and safeguard the future direction of our organisation and profession and take key decisions with their fellow Council members.
How to vote
You’ll receive election statements by each candidate and a ballot paper to vote with.
1. Read each candidate’s election statements. Six of your fellow members are standing for Chair. See what they can offer you, our members and organisation.
2. Vote for your chosen candidate on the ballot paper.
3. Post your completed ballot paper using the pre-paid second-class envelope. Make sure your ballot paper arrives at Civica Election Services by 12noon on Friday 29 April 2022.
It only takes a few minutes and you will help shape the future of occupational therapy. We’ll announce our new Chair in June.
Find out more about the BAOT/RCOT Council election and other vacancies.
Meet your Council members and see how they lead our work and profession.
FAQs
I haven’t received my ballot papers – can you resend them please?
If you haven’t received your ballot papers by Monday 11 April, please email dominique.lemarchand@rcot.co.uk.
Why can’t I vote online?
We’re committed to sustainability and taking a digital-first approach with our work. However, under current legislation, voting for trade unions – including BAOT – cannot take place online, so we have sent you the ballot papers by post.
Do I need to pay to post my ballot paper?
No – we have included a pre-paid second-class addressed envelope with your ballot paper. Please use this to return your ballot paper.
When do I need to post my ballot paper by, so it arrives before the close date and time?
We recommend you vote early, so your ballot paper arrives in plenty of time before the close date, 12noon on Friday 29 April 2022.