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Our response to the Senedd Future of General Practice report
By: RCOT
27 March, 2026
We've looked at the Senedd's Future of General Practice report to understand what it means for our members in Wales.
Our comment on new neighbourhood health centres
By: RCOT
26 March, 2026
Head of Policy and Practice, Joe Brunwin, responds to the UK government's announcement of 27 new neighbourhood health centres.
Our comment on the Education and Training Plan in Wales
By: RCOT
25 March, 2026
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.
Nominations open for Merit and Fellowship Awards 2026
By: RCOT
23 March, 2026
Celebrate and recognise your colleagues for their outstanding work
Our reaction to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry Module 3 report
By: RCOT
20 March, 2026
Our Director of Practice and Innovation, Karin Orman, comments on the UK government's UK COVID-19 Inquiry Module 3 report.
Putting children and occupational therapy on the national agenda in Parliament
By: RCOT
20 March, 2026
This week Dr Sally Payne, our Professional Advisor for Children and Young People, spoke to the Health and Social Care Select Committee in UK Parliament.
Inspired by you. Reflections from my first three months
By: Gary Waltham
18 March, 2026
As I come to the end of my third month at RCOT, I’ve been reflecting on what’s been a wonderful 12 weeks getting to know the organisation and our membership.
Parliamentary debate reinforces the need for a national approach to living aids and equipment
By: Joe Brunwin, Head of Policy and Practice
17 March, 2026
You’ve told us how delays in equipment and inconsistent provision continue to affect your practice. MPs took these issues into Parliament last week. Here’s what they said and what it means for you.
Our comment on the UK government's youth employment drive
By: RCOT
17 March, 2026
Head of Policy and Practice, Joe Brunwin, comments on the UK government's announcement to encourage more young people into work.
Why the language we use around sensory interventions matters
By: Dr Sally Payne, Professional Advisor for children, young people and families
17 March, 2026
We discuss the recent launch of our evidence‑based Informed View on using sensory approaches and interventions with children and young people and the importance of using the correct terminology and language.
Listening to Northern Ireland's occupational therapists
By: Gary Waltham, CEO, with reflections from Odeth Richardson, Chair of Board of Trustees
06 March, 2026
Last week, Odeth and I spent two days in Northern Ireland meeting occupational therapists working across a wide range of services, joined by our Policy and Public Affairs Lead, Cliona McSherry.
Spotlight on parenting as an occupation – book your member-only early bird by 16 March
By: RCOT
05 March, 2026
Join us in Birmingham on Monday 20 April (09.30am–5pm) for our first in‑person RCOT Spotlight event. Bringing our great profession together, you’ll explore why parenting is a core occupation, gain practical strategies you can use straight away, and connect with colleagues across services. Places are limited though – book now to avoid disappointment!
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