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…
Independent living service begins in Worcestershire to prevent falls and create accessible environments
Millbrook Healthcare took over the contract for Worcestershire’s Promoting Independent Living Service on 1 April 2020 to deliver the home improvement agency for the six…
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…
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…
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.…
NHS England issues new guidance on partial restoration of children and young people’s WCS and AHP services
In a letter issued to health leaders in England on the 3rd of June, some community health services for children and young people are to…