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Access to any period products, period poverty and the taboo surrounding periods are still issues.

We’ve launched our new Research and Innovation Strategy and action plan – a bold, collective vision to embed research, innovation and quality improvement across every part of our profession over the next 10 years.

We're dedicated to promoting the vital role of occupational therapy and building an inclusive and safe community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Policy and Public Affairs Lead for Northern Ireland at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Cliona McSherry, comments on the increase of funded undergraduate training places for occupational therapy at Ulster University.

After careful consideration and reflection, Council is proposing to change membership fees from October 2025 to address rising inflation.

As with any new technology or the roll out of digital systems and services, we’re experiencing a few bumps along the way.

Welcome to our April issue. Chronic fatigue can disrupt everyday life and is linked to a wide range of acute and long-term health challenges. For our cover feature, Wendy Bryant, Andy Chapman and Rachel Booth-Gardiner explore the concept of rest-do days – an occupation-centred approach to self-management, developed by Wendy in response to her own experience.

The Supreme Court ruling in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers has understandably affected many of our colleagues and members.

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We’re introducing new member benefits and improved digital experiences, offering better value for our 36,000 members.

Jacqueline Gordon – Occupational Therapist at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BAOT Council Member for England and Clinical Sustainability Manager for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust – shares her knowledge on how you can make an impact on climate change and work more sustainably.

Dr Blaine Robin reflects on a year of commemorating Black History Month, as Black excellence, through an occupational review of key events, achievements and excellence, that have been part of his life over the past 12 months.