Archive of the early years of occupational therapy in the UK
As we celebrate International Women’s Day many people are remembering Dr Elizabeth Casson – the founder of this Trust and a pioneer, innovator and leader.
Learn more about how she introduced occupational therapy to the UK here.
To ensure the history of this lady’s remarkable achievements isn’t lost, the Trust has had photographs and papers digitised for posterity. These can be found here including pictures of Dr Casson, Dorset House and occupational therapy in its early years. Just fascinating pictures – do take a look!
Oxford Brookes University holds the actual papers in the Dorset House archive, part of their Special Collectionsin. If you would like to browse these arrangements can be made via Eleanor Possart at [email protected]. If you should see Eleanor, do give her a big thanks for all her hard work on this project!
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2nd March 2026Strike A Light – The Art and Science of Occupational Therapy
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3rd November 2025Strike A Light: Artist Call Out
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29th September 2025Join us in attending the OT Show on 26-27 Nov 2025 – find out more and REGISTER NOW!
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29th July 2025Coming April 2026: “Strike A Light – The Art and Science of Occupational Therapy”
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24th July 2025Presenter Funding for WFOT, 2026 (Bangkok, Thailand)
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15th July 2025Demystifying Boards and Trusteeship Course
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17th April 2025A very warm welcome to our next chair – Samantha Shann MSc, PGCert, Dip COT (UK), FRCOT
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