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Our policy and public affairs work continues to champion occupational therapy across the UK. This month has seen important milestones in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland – from celebrating a century of our profession to making sure OT is firmly on the agenda in political debates and policy reforms.

New RCOT guidance supports occupational therapists to make safe, ethical, least restrictive decisions on equipment for children and young people.

Welcome to the November edition of OTnews Extra

Accora are thrilled to announce we’re officially partnering with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) over the next 12 months.

Three occupational therapists have taken part in evidence sessions for the Casey Commission on Social Care.

We're concerned about the growing number of redundancies and increasing job insecurity affecting occupational therapy educators and researchers working within Higher Education Institutions.

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has submitted an organisational response to the Call for Evidence for the NHS 10-Year Workforce Plan for England.

Our response to news that NHS staff in the community are feeling intimidated by St. George's flags on display.

Occupational therapist, Jacqueline Gordon, discusses how occupational therapy is helping to make the NHS more sustainable.

Our policy and public affairs work continues to champion occupational therapy across the UK. This month has seen important milestones in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland – from celebrating a century of our profession to making sure OT is firmly on the agenda in political debates and policy reforms.

We’re delighted to announce Sue Parkinson as the speaker for our 2026 Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture.

Our Director of Practice and Innovation, Karin Orman, reacts to the Keep Britain Working review.