The UK has officially entered spring, the transition season between winter and summer. With longer days and warmer temperatures on the horizon, outdoor activities are becoming increasingly popular.
We’re calling for the candidates in the Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership election, and contenders to be the next First Minister of Scotland, for their commitment to support the occupational therapy workforce. We believe it's crucial that the next First Minister tackles six areas to make a...
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has joined a number of health and care organisations in writing to the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing in response to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan for England...
Commenting on the 2023 Spring Budget, Karin Orman, Director of Practice and Innovation said: ‘The Chancellor has announced a range of measures to try and boost the economy and address the big issues facing the country, under a banner of ‘Enterprise, Education, Employment, Everywhere’. The...
Through our membership of the Allied Health Professions Federation (AHPF), we’re offering three fully funded places for RCOT members to take part in the Future Leaders Programme . Run by the British Dietetic...
Our Annual Awards offer funding for occupational therapy students, learners and practitioners to be able to take part in research, learning and development activities such as professional development, overseas placements, service improvement and research projects. We’re inspired by how much our...
We are very disappointed to learn that the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) has agreed to increase the annual registration fee from £98.12 to £117.74. The decision by...
Ticket bookings are now open for our 2023 Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture with Keir Harding, taking place online on Thursday 27 April at 6.30 –8 pm . Keir Harding will give this year’s prestigious...
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has joined a number of health and care organisations in signing a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay MP, calling for the extension of prescribing responsibilities to allied health professionals so...