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RCOT members taking part in Pride events will soon be able to request use of a new RCOT Pride banner created in collaboration with LGBTQIA+ members and staff.

Members have voted in favour of a modest increase to RCOT membership fees at this year’s BAOT AGM and three new Council members have been elected.

This Armed Forces Day, we recognise the contribution of serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families, and reflect on the role occupational therapy can play in supporting the Armed Forces community.

RCOT is running a series of learning events from June to September 2026 to help occupational therapists build confidence in supervision, develop leadership skills and plan their careers. Designed for all roles, the sessions offer practical support to strengthen everyday practice and wellbeing.

Discover the latest updates to RCOT Communities, including smarter search, tailored recommendations and new ways to react across the app and browser platform.

RCOT members can now read the June/July 2026 issue of OTnews. Log in to access expert insight, occupational therapy news and exclusive member content.

We recognise that recent events in the UK and the wider public discourse surrounding them, may be causing concern and distress for some members.

A new RCOT report, Building health into homes, has identified the extent of the impact of poor housing on health.

A new national framework for AHPs 2027 to 2032 is being developed, setting the long-term vision for how AHPs contribute to health and care.

This year's theme for Diabetes Week is 'Striking out stigma'. In her blog, Anneka Bond reflects on how OTs screen for metabolic risk within their caseloads, how we support people in building sustainable daily routines and how we challenge the stigma narratives that people bring with them.

An outline of what the new Experts at Hand guidance means for occupational therapists.

Announcing our collaboration with Accora, a leading manufacturer of assistive care equipment, to support the occupational therapists in delivering high-quality services.