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RCOT has launched its Northern Ireland Election Manifesto, calling on the next Executive to cut waiting times, strengthen the occupational therapy workforce and improve access to occupational therapy support.

As the recognised experts in helping people take part in everyday activities whilst living with disability, after illness, trauma or an accident, the UK’s 48,000 occupational therapists are this week (2–9 November) celebrating the success of this increasingly important branch of healthcare.

The key points from our response to the APPG on Allied Health Professions call for evidence: neighbourhood health

Find out what RCOT is influencing in Wales and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

Find out what RCOT is influencing in England and across the UK and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

Find out what RCOT is influencing in Scotland and across the UK and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

Find out what RCOT is influencing in Northern Ireland and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

I recently attended the launch of the Independent Review into Autism, ADHD and Mental Health with Professor Fonagy, Chair of the Review, and Alison McGovern, Minister of State for Social Care and Mental Health.

RCOT is calling for greater investment in occupational therapists across schools, community services, workplace support services and mental health teams so people can access practical support earlier.

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.

From finding the right supervisor to navigating difficult conversations – these questions reveal both the challenges and opportunities of effective supervision.

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.