Julia Scott

Julia joined Age UK as a Trustee in 2020.

Julia started her career as an occupational therapist in the NHS and subsequently went on to work with GPs and practice nurses on a heart attack and stroke prevention project. Having moved into social care, Julia’s career has developed across a variety of roles and in 2001 she was seconded to the Department of Health to complete policy guidelines relating to Integrated Community Equipment Services. Prior to joining the Royal College, Julia was Head of Disability Services at Kensington and Chelsea Social Services in London, managing a range of social care services.

Julia has been Chief Executive at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) since 2006. Prior to this, she held the position of Vice-Chair of the RCOT Council.

Julia was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Brunel University in 2006 in recognition of her contribution to undergraduate Occupational Therapy education.

In March 2011, Julia was awarded a prestigious Social Care Fellowship from the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). Julia is one of only six recipients of this Fellowship and the only Occupational Therapist to receive such an honour.

In March 2016, Julia was awarded an inaugural Fellowship from Skills For Care, in recognition of her leadership and support of the social care workforce.