Almost three-quarters of OTs feel there are not enough staff to meet rehab service demands
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has revealed a huge increase in demand for occupational therapy-led rehabilitation services in the UK, as occupational therapists…
RCOT publishes two short guides about occupational therapy and Long Covid
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has published two new and insightful quick guides about occupational therapy and Long Covid. The guides outline the…
Welsh Government launches recovery app to help support people with long COVID
A COVID-19 recovery app has been launched by the Welsh Government, with input from therapists, as part of wider support on offer for people experiencing…
Thousands of long COVID patients to get help at more than 60 clinics
NHS England has announced that thousands of patients suffering with the long-term symptoms of coronavirus can now access specialist help at more than 60 sites.…
RCOT and CSP join partners in lobbying to protect vital rehab services
A number of leading health and social care organisations are calling on the UK Government to protect staff working in rehabilitation services from redeployment as…
NHS launches 40 ‘long COVID’ clinics to tackle long-term debilitating symptoms
The NHS will launch a network of more than 40 ‘long COVID’ specialist clinics within weeks to help thousands of patients suffering debilitating effects of…
NHS to offer ‘long covid’ sufferers help at specialist centres throughout England
People suffering ‘long covid’ symptoms will be offered specialist help at clinics across England, NHS England has announced. Respiratory consultants, physiotherapists, other specialists and GPs…