Fellows and Honorary Fellows

Dr Carolyn Dunford

Reader in Occupational Therapy at Brunel University London

In recognition of her dedication to evidence-based and occupation-centred practice, particularly in children’s occupational therapy, making a significant difference to the OT profession both nationally and internationally.

Professor Nicola Spalding

Professor Emeritus at the University of East Anglia and visiting Professor at Birmingham Newman University

In recognition of her incredible career and educational excellence being a testament to the power of continuous learning as a way of life.

Dr Maria Avantaggiato-Quinn 

Associate AHP Director CYP Services, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, NHS Foundation Trust.   

In recognition of their ground-breaking research and significant contribution to occupational therapy and AHP profession.  

Professor Katrina Bannigan 

Professor of Occupational Therapy, Glasgow Caledonian University.   

In recognition of their commitment to and influence on the development of the occupational therapy profession through many papers, books and research, and their significant international collaborations. 

Dr Patricia McClure 

Associate Head of School, School of Health Sciences, Ulster University.   

In recognition of their exceptional dedication and commitment to the occupational therapy profession, education and mentoring both in UK and internationally, and for their influence as a leader. 

Dee Christie, Chair 

Elizabeth Casson Trust 

In recognition of their commitment to the professional development of occupational therapists nationally and internationally. 

Mr Paul Devlin MBE 

Occupational Therapy Service Lead & Pre-Registration Professional Practice Education Lead for Occupational Therapy, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust  

In recognition of their commitment to the strategic development of occupational therapy and professionals of the future. 

Julia Scott 

Former Chief Executive and Secretary, BAOT and RCOT 

In recognition of their leadership and commitment to the profession. 

Sam Shann 

Director and Occupational Therapist, The OT Service UK and President, World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)  

In recognition of their commitment to promoting and advocating for the profession internationally. 

Kate Sheehan 

Director, The OT Service and Independent Occupational Therapist  

In recognition of their commitment to the profession influencing inclusion and housing standards nationally and internationally.  

Jo Adams 

Emeritus Professor of Musculoskeletal Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Environment and Life Sciences, University of Southampton and Visiting Professor, University of Leeds  

In recognition of their dedication to the profession through education and research.  to the profession through research  

Professor Wendy Bryant 

Honorary Professor, School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex 

In recognition of their commitment to research and the influence that has had over the occupational therapy profession. 

Naomi Hankinson 

Vice President, Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries (COTEC) 

In recognition of their commitment to the profession and work influencing at a national and international level. 

Jan Harrison  

In recognition of their commitment to the profession, advocacy and contribution to better working practices 

Elaine Hunter 

National Allied Health Professions Consultant, Alzheimer Scotland and Scottish Goverment  

In recognition of their contribution to the occupational therapy profession through policy, education and leadership. 

Andy Tilden, OBE (Honorary Fellowship) 

In recognition of their activities promoting and supporting the work of occupational therapists. 

Dr Ruth Heames 

Principal lead, Post Graduate Strategy Unit, Coventry University  

In recognition of their commitment to the profession and work on behalf of members through council, education and practice working groups and committees. 

Ruth Tyerman 

Programme manager, Working Out, Community Head Injury Service, The Camborne Centre  

In recognition of their commitment to the profession and their work over 27 years developing and providing vocational rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury.