Applications for 2021 RCOT Research Foundation grants now open to help advance OT research
Aiming to increase research within the occupational therapy profession, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has announced that its Research Foundation grants are open…
Therapy waiting lists will be “swamped” with backlog of thousands of stroke survivors, charity warns
The Stroke Association is calling for immediate actions from governments and local health systems across the UK to stem a ‘rising tide’ of demand on…
CPD seminar to help OTs understand link between bathing and sleep at upcoming OTAC
Occupational Therapist Adam Ferry will be hosting an engaging CPD-accredited seminar at the upcoming OTAC Southampton, which will focus on how bathing can support sleep…
New specialist rehab service incorporates “cutting-edge” robotics to enhance patient treatment
Building on ten years of experience in specialist neurorehabilitation, Askham is now bringing all its rehab services together with the launch of Askham Rehab: a…
RCOT uses member feedback to help shape future occupational therapy conferences
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has asked members for feedback on its annual conferences to help shape future events. The RCOT Annual Conference…
New NHS guidance to help hospitals safely discharge patients into appropriate setting
Focusing on providing ongoing care for patients beyond acute care settings, the NHS has published new guidance to help hospitals safely discharge patients into the…
The OT Show 2020 rescheduled to November 2021 to protect OTs and their clients
CloserStill Media, organisers of The OT Show, have decided to postpone this year’s event to the 24th-25th of November 2021, in light of possible risks…
RCOT reveals top 10 research priorities for occupational therapy in the UK
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has underlined its top 10 priorities for occupational therapy research in the UK, which will set the research…
OTs encouraged to take part in survey about coronavirus’ impact on occupational therapy profession
A new survey has launched to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on occupational therapists (OTs) and their profession, including practice, education and research.…
Assessing toilet needs: An OT’s insights
Robin Tuffley, Marketing Manager for Closomat The content for the original core document by Closomat – ‘Occupational Analysis: Activity analysis of toileting’ – was developed…