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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.
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.
Lack of funding for social care is a huge concern - our comment on the ADASS Autumn survey
By: RCOT
06 November, 2024
The lack of funding for social care is a huge concern. Social care services, provide support for people at home so that they can continue to lead meaningful lives.
Dr Charlie Chung to give our 2025 Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture
By: RCOT
04 November, 2024
With over 34 years of expertise, Charlie is an internationally renowned occupational therapist, leader, researcher and educator.
Importance of occupational therapy to wider society for OT Week 2024
By: RCOT
04 November, 2024
Occupational Therapy (OT) Week 2024 RCOT celebrates the power of occupational therapy.
Improving accessibility through our new website
By: Anna Faithfull
04 November, 2024
Anna Faithfull, Head of Digital Channels, shares some of the features we’re incorporating into our new website to enable us to deliver a more accessible and inclusive browsing experience for members and visitors
Experts in dementia needed
By: RCOT
04 November, 2024
Developing our latest evidence-based guidelines: Maintaining occupations when living with dementia.
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