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Apply to be a Learner ambassador
By: RCOT
22 July, 2025
We want to build stronger connections with our learner community and work with members to raise awareness of our member benefits – supporting the future of our profession from day one.
Comment on Disabled Children's Partnership campaign
By: RCOT
22 July, 2025
Children and young people’s Professional Advisor at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Dr Sally Payne, comments on the new report and campaign from the Disabled Children's Partnership, 'Fight for Ordinary'
Comment on UK government announcement of support for people with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By: RCOT
22 July, 2025
UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Joseph Brunwin, comments on government support for people with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Changes are coming to EBSCO databases in your Digital Library
By: RCOT
22 July, 2025
EBSCO platforms are moving to new interfaces on Tuesday 5 August 2025.
We belong here and we’re here to stay
By: Rachel Booth-Gardiner
14 July, 2025
Rachel Booth-Gardiner reflects on the absence of occupational justice within our profession and what all OTs can do to not only accommodate occupational therapists with disabilities but also to value their experienced contributions.
RCOT announces Gary Waltham as new Chief Executive
By: RCOT
03 July, 2025
We’re delighted to announce that Gary Waltham will be our new Chief Executive, joining us in the new year.
Our comment on the NHS England 10-year health plan
By: RCOT
03 July, 2025
Joseph Brunwin, our UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager, reacts to the NHS England 10-year health plan
Announcing OT Week and our annual campaign 2025-26
By: RCOT
02 July, 2025
This year’s OT Week and annual campaign will highlight the value of occupational therapy in prevention and early intervention
Representing you and our profession in your nation and beyond – June 2025
By: Your Policy & Public Affairs Leads
01 July, 2025
Your monthly round-up of our policy and public affairs activity for June.
Apply for funding - applications for Annual Awards now open
By: RCOT
01 July, 2025
The RCOT Annual Awards will are now open for applications.
The RCOT Annual Awards provide funding of up to £9,500 to support learning, development and research activities.
Ensuring rehabilitation leadership in the new NHS landscape
By: RCOT
27 June, 2025
A letter to the CEOs of Integrated Care Boards from the Community Rehabilitation Alliance about Allied Health Professional leads
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