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Research Grant Winners 2024
By: RCOT
13 December, 2024
Congratulations to our members who have received RCOT awards for research or service improvements in 2024!
OT in action: Anna and Ciara
By: RCOT
10 December, 2024
Discover Anna and Ciara’s inspiring OT journeys at Queen Margaret University. From overcoming challenges in forensic placements to the benefits of RCOT membership, learn how these students are shaping their futures in occupational therapy.
Our comment on government reforms to the SEND system
05 December, 2024
It’s essential that OTs are included in SEND reforms - our comment on government reforms to the SEND system.
Our response to the Scottish Government’s proposed budget
By: RCOT
05 December, 2024
Policy and Public Affairs Lead for Scotland at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Katie MacGregor commenting on the Scottish government’s proposed budget.
RCOT Carnduff Learner Peer Group
By: RCOT
04 December, 2024
Our RCOT Carnduff Learner Forum is now the RCOT Carnduff Learner Peer Group
Each person's journey to employment is unique - our comment on the government's Get Britain Working white paper
By: RCOT
26 November, 2024
Responding to the Get Britain Working white paper
This November's issue of OTnews
By: RCOT
18 November, 2024
Welcome to the November issue of OTnews! This issue features the launch of our new campaign 'The power of occupational therapy - transforming health and social care', which you'll hear more of over the next 12 months.
OTs help children in care thrive - our comment on proposed social care reforms
By: RCOT
18 November, 2024
Commenting on children’s social care reforms announced today, children and young people’s professional advisor at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Dr Sally Payne, said:
‘We welcome the reforms and hope that a focus on early help and prevention will ensure better outcomes for children, young people and families.
Join our vibrant community of volunteers
By: RCOT
14 November, 2024
Unlock your potential and make a difference to your profession
OT in action: Emma
By: RCOT
13 November, 2024
Emma Wilberforce shares her inspiring journey to becoming an occupational therapist, guided by a family legacy of care. Learn about her path, first placement experience, and advice for aspiring OTs.
Influence actions survey
By: RCOT
12 November, 2024
Do you want to influence the actions we take to support the OT workforce in less than 30 minutes?
Every school needs an OT, says Adjoa Andoh
By: RCOT
08 November, 2024
Best known for her role as Lady Danbury in Bridgerton, actor Adjoa Andoh is open about living with dyspraxia.
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