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Shape the future of health
By: RCOT
24 October, 2024
Next spring, the UK government will publish a 10 Year Health Plan in England.
Central to its strategy to fix the health and care system are three shifts:
moving more care from hospitals to communities
making better use of technology in health and care
focussing on preventing sickness, not just treating it.
Our 2024 Award recipients
By: RCOT
21 October, 2024
Who received a 2024 Fellowship, Merit Award or Annual Award?
Our 2024 award recipients
By: RCOT
21 October, 2024
Every year we have opportunities to recognise or support and strengthen the work our members are doing in occupational therapy. Some awards offer funding, to help a member reach their goal, others recognise a career of achievements. All carry prestige. Join us in celebrating our recipients of 2024's awards.
‘Benefits reforms need to address the root causes of joblessness’
By: RCOT
18 October, 2024
Responding to comments by the Work and Pensions Minister about reforms to the benefits system.
This October's issue of OTnews
By: RCOT
16 October, 2024
This month we have guest editors Anna-Marie Dorsett and Kwaku Agyemang on board as this issue’s guest editors for Black History Month.
OT in action: Hasan and Qasim
By: RCOT
10 October, 2024
Discover how 'The Student Project' helped four OT students complete 118 assessments in eight weeks, reducing waiting times and enhancing team-based learning in OT education.
Our comment on the Skills for Care annual workforce report
By: RCOT
10 October, 2024
Commenting on the annual State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report, published by Skills for Care.
OT in action: Aamna and Lizzie
By: RCOT
09 October, 2024
Discover how Aamna Alwani and Lizzie Roach's placements at Calderdale Council transformed their OT studies into real-world practice, building confidence, skills, and expanding career perspectives.
A step closer towards our new communities
By: RCOT
02 October, 2024
Dr Nikki Daniels, Head of Communities and Connections reflects on the outstanding contribution made by our Specialist Sections and regions as we take a step closer towards more inclusive communities for all members.
Turbo charge your OT research career with a grant in 2025
By: RCOT
02 October, 2024
Research and Innovation Fund grants for people working in OT research to get funding for their projects.
Black History Month and RCOT
By: RCOT
01 October, 2024
The theme of this year’s UK Black History Month is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’.
New e-learning for occupational therapists working in perinatal mental health
By: RCOT
30 September, 2024
We’re excited to announce the launch of three new free e-learning sessions designed for occupational therapists working in perinatal mental health
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