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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
Can you lead and shape your community?
By: RCOT
14 January, 2025
Unlock your potential and make a difference to your profession.
Advanced practice update
By: RCOT
14 January, 2025
Recently, the Chief Allied Health Officers/Adviser in the four nations released a statement on regulation for advanced practice for allied health professionals (AHPs).
Our comment on reducing waiting lists
By: RCOT
06 January, 2025
Genevieve Smyth, Professional Advisor for Primary Care at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, comments on today’s announcement about reducing NHS waiting lists through providing more appointments.
OT in action: Elaine
By: RCOT
05 January, 2025
Elaine Rutherford, a clinical specialist OT in a South Wales prison, shares her journey and insights into occupational therapy in the criminal justice system. Discover the challenges, rewards, and impact of OT in prison settings, and how it helps individuals regain independence.
Social care reform is long overdue
By: RCOT
03 January, 2025
Joseph Brunwin, Policy and Public Affairs Lead for England at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, comments on the announcement about social care reforms and an independent commission.
Workforce survey report 2023
By: RCOT
01 January, 2025
The occupational therapy (OT) workforce is under huge pressure. Increased demand coupled with workforce shortages is challenging OTs’ capacity to provide essential support to people whose lives are impacted by long-term health conditions and disability.
Use funding in the right way our comment on NHS budget announcements
By: RCOT
29 December, 2024
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement to provide more funding for NHS appointments.
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