AI-powered search is now available

You said, we did

You told us that finding information on the RCOT website wasn’t always as quick or easy as it should be. We’ve listened.

Following a phased rollout, testing and refinement, our new AI-powered search is now available.

Earlier this year, we shared how we were testing a new approach to website search. Member feedback then highlighted that the previous search function might require very precise wording, making useful resources and information harder to find.

Working with our website supplier, we’ve developed and tested a search experience that better reflects how people naturally ask questions.

Ask your questions

Instead of trying to guess the right keywords, you can now ask the search function a direct question using everyday language.

For example, you could ask:

• ‘How can I record my CPD?’
• ‘Which Communities network would discuss driving?’
• ‘How can I promote occupational therapy as a job?’
• ‘Find online CPD for what is occupation.’

The search function uses your question to identify relevant content from across the RCOT website, helping you find useful information, resources and learning opportunities more efficiently.

Improving your digital experience

The new search function supports our commitment to improving accessibility and the experience of using RCOT’s digital platforms.

‘Our new strategy responds to what members have said are important to them. That’s why we have introduced a new AI search function which improves accessibility and the overall digital experience, making it easier for members to find and use the resources, learning and development opportunities most relevant to them. We are committed to strengthening our digital platforms and will continue to roll out improvements that enhance your RCOT membership experience.’

Gary Waltham, Chief Executive

Using AI-powered search safely

The tool uses Google Gemini to generate results and summaries from information published on the RCOT website. It searches publicly available website content and doesn’t log, track or analyse identifiable user profiles or individual search histories.

Good to know:

• You don’t need to provide personal information to use the search.
• Please don’t enter any personal, sensitive, confidential or health information into the search box.
• Search queries are processed through Google Gemini and may be retained for up to 55 days before being deleted.
• Like all AI-powered tools, the search may occasionally produce an inaccurate or incomplete answer. Please check important information against the original pages and source links provided.