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…
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…
RCOT highlights fantastic work of OTs with new campaign for Occupational Therapy Week
During this year’s Occupational Therapy Week, which runs from the 4th-10th November, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a new campaign to…
Government announces 100,000 more people to be given PHBs to make personalised care “the norm”
With a change in law coming into effect on the 2nd of December, people who use wheelchairs or need mental health support will have greater…
New framework launched to support OTs working in social care
A new practical resource from RCOT and Skills for Care, the ‘Learning and development framework for occupational therapists: New or returning to social care’, has…