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A July update on Scotland's public and policy affairs, highlighting key developments affecting occupational therapy and the wider health and social care landscape. Find out what RCOT is influencing in Scotland and across the UK and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

A July update on the UK's policy and public affairs, highlighting key developments affecting occupational therapy and the wider health and social care landscape. Find out what RCOT is influencing in England and across the UK and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

A July update on Wales/Cymru policy and public affairs, highlighting key developments affecting occupational therapy and the wider health and social care landscape. Find out what RCOT is influencing in Wales and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

A July update on Northern Ireland's policy and public affairs, highlighting key developments affecting occupational therapy and the wider health and social care landscape. Find out what RCOT is influencing in Northern Ireland and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

Since launching Building Health into Homes in June, we've seen strong engagement from occupational therapists, system leaders, policymakers and partner organisations.

Find out more about OT Week 2026 and our new long-term campaign launching in November 2026 . Discover how RCOT is working to help more people learn, work and take part in the activities that matter to them through earlier, more connected occupational therapy support.

Hannah Seaton is a newly qualified occupational therapist, and this blog reflects on how living with narcolepsy shaped her practice, championing disability pride, inclusion and valuing lived experience throughout.

Ketan Davé, our Equity, Diversity and Belonging Lead, shares this open letter inspired by conversations with his daughters about family, culture and what we pass from one generation to the next.

Heilene Misson discusses how home monitoring data is helping OTs move beyond the snapshot of a single assessment.

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and Somek & Associates, one of the UK’s largest providers of independent expert witnesses, today announce a new collaboration.

In this reflective blog, Lisa Forrest shares why her passion for OT remains as strong today as when she first qualified.

Rachel Booth-Gardiner reflects on Disability Pride Month, lived experience, inclusion and the value disabled occupational therapists bring to the profession.