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In this insightful blog, Chloe Bromhead, AI and Technology Lead for RCOT’ Social Care Network reflects on how everyday technology can unlock independence, dignity and meaningful occupation. Inspired by personal experience and grounded in social care practice, this piece explores how Technology Enabled Care has moved from “nice to have” to an essential part of modern occupational therapy — empowering practitioners and transforming lives in surprisingly simple ways.

The purpose of this letter is to run alongside the Scottish manifesto, asking members to support our calls, giving our asks weight with political parties and politicians.

The purpose of this letter is to run alongside the Welsh manifesto, asking members to support our calls, giving our asks weight with political parties and politicians.

What’s happening across policy and public affairs in Wales? Our lead story explores the renewed search for a Chief AHP Officer and why this role is vital for the future of occupational therapy. We also bring updates on workforce cuts, Gary Waltham’s engagement visit to North Wales and how OT is shaping political conversations ahead of the Senedd elections.

We've launched new early career principles and standards to support newly registered, returning and internationally educated occupational therapists during their first three years of practice – and to help employers provide consistent, high-quality support.

We've looked at the Senedd's Future of General Practice report to understand what it means for our members in Wales.

Head of Policy and Practice, Joe Brunwin, responds to the UK government's announcement of 27 new neighbourhood health centres.

Paul Smith, Policy and Public Affairs Lead for Wales, comment on Health Education and Improvement Wales' release of the Education and Training Plan for 2026/27.

We spent a day in North Wales meeting occupational therapists working in education, primary care, secondary care and community services.

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Our Director of Practice and Innovation, Karin Orman, comments on the UK government's UK COVID-19 Inquiry Module 3 report.