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The challenges faced by Occupational Therapy Assistants in becoming a qualified OT in Scotland
By: David Clark, OT assistant, West Dunbartonshire
24 February, 2025
This February's issue of OTnews
18 February, 2025
Take a look at what's featured in this month's copy of OTnews
The Princess Royal launches new mental health therapy group in Broxtowe
By: RCOT
07 February, 2025
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, visited Plumptre Hall in Eastwood on the afternoon of Tuesday 6 February to learn about ‘invaluable’ new services from mental health occupational therapists who help residents improve their mental health.
Proactive approach needed to save the NHS
By: RCOT
31 January, 2025
Our comment on neighbourhood health guidelines
We’re retiring our ‘falls guideline’
By: RCOT
29 January, 2025
After 10 years, we’re retiring our Occupational therapy in the prevention and management of falls in adults guideline on Friday 31 January 2025
Our first Workforce Strategy action plan for Northern Ireland has been released
By: RCOT
28 January, 2025
Read our Workforce Strategy action plan – Northern Ireland
We’ve signed the Armed Forces Covenant
By: RCOT
21 January, 2025
RCOT signs the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging support for veterans, service members, and their families. Committing to fair access to services and recognizing the vital role of occupational therapy in their care.
Getting workforce right will reduce pressure on emergency services
By: RCOT
16 January, 2025
Karin Orman, Director of Practice and Innovation at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, comments on a new report from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) about the state of hospital care.
Nominations open for Merit and Fellowship Awards 2025
By: RCOT
16 January, 2025
Celebrate and recognise your colleagues for their outstanding work
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