Adam Ferry OT to present new bathing CPD seminar at OTAC Exeter
Occupational Therapist (OT) Adam Ferry will be presenting new CPD education at his first assisted bathing seminar of 2021 at OTAC Exeter (in association with…
Tunstall Healthcare invests in the future of occupational therapy
Occupational Therapist Alicia Ridout Telecare provider Tunstall Healthcare has awarded £1,500 worth of funding as part of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Annual…
RCOT urges Welsh Government to prioritise occupational therapy as part of COVID recovery
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has published its manifesto for the Senedd Election in 2021, calling for occupational therapy to be at the…
Physiotherapists and OTs create online guide for people recovering from COVID
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Clinical Commissioning Group (NHSGGC) has published a new guide for residents on managing symptoms associated with COVID-19. Created by the…
Over 36,000 people still waiting for initial occupational therapy assessment in Ireland
According to new figures, 36,335 people are still waiting for their initial occupational therapy assessment in Ireland, including nearly 21,000 children – more than half…
New fund launches to support OTs who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has been awarded funding by the COVID-19 Healthcare Support Appeal (CHSA) to support members who have been adversely…
RCOT calls on next Scottish Government to invest in occupational therapy services
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has published its manifesto for the Scottish Election in 2021, which stresses the need to invest in occupational…
OT CPD webinar to focus on the professional impact of discharge to assess
Adam Ferry, Occupational Therapist, will be hosting the free Abacus CPD webinar Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, in conjunction with The OT Service, will be hosting…
RCOT launches careers diversity campaign for Occupational Therapy Week 2020
For Occupational Therapy Week 2020, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a social media campaign to encourage people from all backgrounds to…
Over 21,000 disabled children waiting for OT assessments in Ireland
New figures show that there are currently 21,286 children under the age of 17 waiting for a first occupational therapy assessment in Ireland. Occupational therapy…