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HCPC updates - September
By: RCOT
07 August, 2024
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) will soon be bringing in new changes and updates to the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics, which all OTs will need to be aware of.
Our response to riots across the UK
By: RCOT
05 August, 2024
RCOT stance and comments on the UK Riots, and ways to get support from RCOT
Build technology with the end-user in mind - RCOT comment on King's Fund report
By: RCOT
01 August, 2024
Head of Practice and Workforce at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Suhailah Mohamed comments on the King’s Fund report out today.
GPs and OTs must work together – comment from RCOT
By: RCOT
01 August, 2024
Commenting on the announcement of the proposed recruitment of 1,000 more GPs this year.
Change won't happen by itself
By: RCOT
29 July, 2024
For Disability Pride Month 2024, Georgia Vine reflects on a lifetime of living in an ableist society. She urges us all to recognise what systemic ableism means and to think about how as individuals and collectively we can act as an ally by doing something about it, big or small.
Applications for the Innovation Seed Fund have now closed
By: RCOT
28 June, 2024
All funds have now been allocated for the Innovation Seed Fund, so we’re unable to accept any more applications.
What it means for me to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community
By: RCOT
05 June, 2024
Savania (Sav) China – our Head of Inclusion and Involvement – has spent many years thinking, writing and talking about Equity, Diversity and Belonging (EDB).
Our placement journey with RCOT
By: RCOT
09 May, 2024
Hear from two OT students on placement with RCOT: Miriam Smyth and Orla Irwin
Almost half of UK adults' sex lives impacted by health problems
By: RCOT
09 February, 2024
Our survey reveals the impact of health problems on people's sex lives, intimacy, and relationships
OT in action: Becca
By: RCOT
11 January, 2024
Read about Becca Chatterton's journey from psychology to becoming an occupational therapy student, exploring her placements, challenges, and learning experiences. Discover why a career in OT could be the right fit for you.
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