MPs back RCOT’s call for UK Government to prioritise rehabilitation for those affected by coronavirus
MPs from across the UK’s political spectrum are backing the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ (RCOT) call for Health Secretary Matt Hancock to prioritise rehabilitation…
RCOT issues advice for members on continuing CPD education whilst social distancing
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has shared some helpful guidance for occupational therapists who want to continue with CPD education when they are…
“Hugely concerning” points-based immigration proposals will be detrimental to social care services, says disability group
VODG Chief Executive Dr Rhidian Hughes Following the announcement that a new points-based immigration system will take place in the UK from January 2021, the…
RCOT says Government’s crackdown on “low-skilled” immigration could have significant repercussions for the social care staffing crisis
Following the announcement that the UK Government will introduce a new points-based immigration system from January 2021, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has…
23 organisations come together to support call for Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to increase DFG funding
The Home Adaptations Consortium has written a letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock MP pledging for support for an…
OTs and physiotherapists to become a key part of local primary care teams in new Government investment
Announced by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the UK Government and the NHS are committing an additional £ billion in total for…
New RCOT report highlights the essential role OTs have in increasing the number of disabled people in work
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a new report – ‘Good work for good health: the difference occupational therapy makes’ – which…
Government announces additional funding of £5,000 per year for allied health students
The UK Government has confirmed new guaranteed funding for allied health students, midwifery students and nursing students on courses, which is expected to help over…
RCOT outlines new Research and Development Strategy for occupational therapy in the UK
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched the Research and Development Strategy 2019-2024, setting out its vision for the direction of occupational therapy…
The OT’s Perspective: What should we all be bearing in mind when it comes to moving and handling?
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence As it is Occupational Therapy Week this week, which recognises the fantastic work of occupational therapists across the UK, this article…