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Our comment on proposed welfare reforms
By: RCOT
18 June, 2025
Joseph Brunwin, UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager, comments on proposed welfare reforms.
Outcomes of our Annual General Meeting
By: RCOT
18 June, 2025
Find out about our 2025 Annual General Meeting which took place in Edinburgh.
Our response to riots in Northern Ireland
By: RCOT
12 June, 2025
The recent and ongoing mindless acts of racial violence, hatred and intimidation in Northern Ireland have no place in any of our communities.
Our comment on the UK government's spending review
By: RCOT
11 June, 2025
Joseph Brunwin, UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager, responds to the government's spending review.
Comment on our revised Learning and development standards
By: RCOT
10 June, 2025
Our consultation is now open
It’s your opportunity to get involved and influence our revised and expanded Learning and development standards for pre-registration education and early career occupational therapists (‘the Standards’).
I’m a gay man who is also an OT. Or am I an OT who is also a gay man?
By: Robert Workman
10 June, 2025
Rob's blog explores the intersectionality between his identities as a gay man and as an occupational therapist.
Join our vibrant community of leaders
By: RCOT
04 June, 2025
Unlock your potential and make a difference to your profession
Make an impact on your professional community
By: RCOT
03 June, 2025
If you want to shape the future of our profession, develop new skills, build strong connections and make an impact, find out what’s involved from two RCOT volunteers with one shared vision.
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
By: RCOT
02 June, 2025
June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people, communities and history.
'A positive step forward for neurodivergent children’ – comment on support for neurodivergent children
By: RCOT
29 May, 2025
Our comment on on the UK government’s announcement that it will be providing more support for neurodivergent children in mainstream schools.
Apply for funding - applications for Annual Awards now open
By: RCOT
29 May, 2025
The RCOT Annual Awards will soon open to applications from 1 July 2025.
The RCOT Annual Awards provide funding of up to £9,500 to support learning, development, and research activities.
Do we ask about how people manage their periods?
By: Jacqueline Gordon
28 May, 2025
Access to any period products, period poverty and the taboo surrounding periods are still issues.
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