New fund launches to support OTs who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has been awarded funding by the COVID-19 Healthcare Support Appeal (CHSA) to support members who have been adversely…
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 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…
RCOT launches careers diversity campaign for Occupational Therapy Week 2020
For Occupational Therapy Week 2020, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a social media campaign to encourage people from all backgrounds to…
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…
New coaltion forms urging UK Government to radically reform social care
An open letter – signed by various politicians, sector coalitions, trade associations, trade unions, voluntary sector organisations and individual care organisations – has been written…
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…
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…
Open letter calls on UK Government to extend prescribing rights to AHPs
A joint, open letter is calling on the UK Government to extend prescribing rights to various Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to enhance patient care. Addressed…
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.…