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A new strategy shaped by you, our members
By: RCOT
06 October, 2026
The RCOT is its members, and that’s why our new strategy has been developed by the conversations and feedback received from thousands of members across the year.
RCOT visits NELFT to see occupational therapy impact in action
By: Thea Healy
05 October, 2026
Gary and Thea visited North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) to meet occupational therapists from across the organisation and hear more about the innovative work taking place across a wide range of services.
Innovation Seed Fund applications are now open
By: RCOT
05 October, 2026
Apply for RCOT’s Innovation Seed Funding. Up to £2,000 plus coaching and peer support to test improvement ideas in occupational therapy.
AHPF calls for stronger AHP leadership in NHS reform
By: Joe Brunwin – UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager
01 October, 2026
As the NHS continues to reform, we urge the Government to use the Health Bill to reflect the contribution AHPs make to patient care, service redesign and population health outcomes in future leadership structures.
Black History Month and RCOT
By: RCOT
30 September, 2026
The theme of this year’s UK Black History Month is ‘Honouring our communities'.
OT Week 2026 – help us showcase OT impact
By: RCOT
28 September, 2026
Share one example from your practice that shows why participation changes everything by 12 Oct.
Get your flu vaccine this winter
By: RCOT
21 September, 2026
Protect yourself, your colleagues and the people you support by getting a flu vaccine this winter.
UK and England policy and public affairs update – August
By: Joe Brunwin – Head of UK Policy and Practice
18 September, 2026
Find out what RCOT is influencing in England and across the UK and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.
Wales/Cymru policy and public affairs update – August
By: Paul Smith – Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Wales)
18 September, 2026
Find out what RCOT is influencing in Wales and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.
Scotland policy and public affairs update – August
By: Katie MacGregor – Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Scotland)
18 September, 2026
Find out what RCOT is influencing in Scotland and across the UK and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.
Northern Ireland policy and public affairs update – August
By: Cliona McSherry – Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Northern Ireland)
18 September, 2026
Find out what RCOT is influencing in Northern Ireland and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.
The power of OT for young people who are NEET
By: Dr Lynda Foulder-Hughes PhD - Psychotherapeutic Occupational Therapist
18 September, 2026
Discover how occupational therapy can help young people who are NEET overcome trauma, build confidence and find meaningful pathways into education, employment and fulfilling lives.
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