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As part of South Asian Heritage Month, Dr Sureshkumar Kamalakannan explores how inclusion, belonging and diverse perspectives strengthen the Allied Health Professions and the communities they serve.

A June update on Wales' public and policy affairs, highlighting key developments affecting occupational therapy and the wider health and social care landscape. Find out what RCOT is influencing in Cymru and across the UK and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

A June update on Scotland's public and policy affairs, highlighting key developments affecting occupational therapy and the wider health and social care landscape. Find out what RCOT is influencing in Scotland and across the UK and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

A June update on the UK's policy and public affairs, highlighting key developments affecting occupational therapy and the wider health and social care landscape. Find out what RCOT is influencing in England and across the UK and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

Launching our Operational Toolkit – sets out how leaders across health, housing and social care should act on one of the biggest drivers of system pressure.

We’ve launched the Building Health into Homes: Practitioner Toolkit, a new resource to support occupational therapists in all practice settings to have earlier, preventative conversations about housing.

July is Disability Pride Month. It's a month to celebrate each person's uniqueness and open up conversations around stigma, discrimination and the contributions of disabled people.

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.