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Occupational therapy was firmly in focus in Parliament last week as MPs debated the contribution of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in the House of Commons, against the backdrop of major reforms to how health and care is delivered in England and ahead of the Government’s forthcoming 10-Year Workforce Plan.

RCOT's survey of its members who work with children found that delays in accessing support are causing emotional distress, reduced participation and delayed development.

Council is proposing a small change to RCOT membership fees, to be voted on at the BAOT AGM on 25 June 2026. Read the rationale, what’s changing by membership type and the FAQs.

Children thrive when they get the right support at the right time, in the places they learn and live. That’s at the heart of our Right Support, Right Time campaign – and it’s reflected in the ambition set out in the UK Government’s ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ Schools White Paper.

We’re delighted to share the launch of the new RCOT Communities app. Developed in response to member feedback, the app enables on-the‑go networking, community-driven CPD and access to topics that matter most to you, anytime, anywhere.

We’re improving search on the RCOT website to help you find guidance, resources and key information more easily. This new approach is shaped by member feedback and is being rolled out in phases, with your input helping to refine it further.

First-year anniversary reflections from Jou Yin Teoh, RCOT Professional Advisor for Independent Practice.

On Thursday 23 April, Parliament will hold a debate on the value and future of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).

In this thoughtful blog, Jennifer Peak opens a conversation about driving as a meaningful occupation and invites you to join the discussion.

Tess Heaffey shares her journey as an occupational therapist moving beyond the NHS into social care, exploring transferable skills, innovation and impact at scale.

We’ve published our revised Learning and development standards for OT pre-registration education, strengthening occupation, inclusion and quality.

In this insightful blog, Chloe Bromhead, AI and Technology Lead for RCOT’ Social Care Network reflects on how everyday technology can unlock independence, dignity and meaningful occupation. Inspired by personal experience and grounded in social care practice, this piece explores how Technology Enabled Care has moved from “nice to have” to an essential part of modern occupational therapy — empowering practitioners and transforming lives in surprisingly simple ways.