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…
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…
OTAC postpones three events amid coronavirus crisis but creates new online OT community
The Occupational Therapy Adaptations Conference (OTAC) has postponed three of its events in response to the COVID-19 outbreak but has introduced new online channels for…
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…
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…
OT uses award to buy vital assessment equipment to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions
Ann Drea (centre) with OT Katy Daoud (left) and Nicola Tatham, Clinical Lead (right) Ann Drea, a band 6 locum occupational therapist working in a…
The OT’s Perspective: Try before you buy
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence With assistive technology more advanced than ever, healthcare professionals and their clients have an incredible amount of choice. But how do…