From diagnosis to participation: reflections from the launch of the Independent Review
By: Dr Sally Payne
19 October, 2026
I recently attended the launch of the Independent Review into Autism, ADHD and Mental Health with Professor Fonagy, Chair of the Review, and Alison McGovern, Minister of State for Social Care and Mental Health.
RCOT: Success should be measured by participation, not diagnoses
By: RCOT
09 October, 2026
RCOT is calling for greater investment in occupational therapists across schools, community services, workplace support services and mental health teams so people can access practical support earlier.
The real questions occupational therapists are asking about supervision
By: RCOT members
06 October, 2026
From finding the right supervisor to navigating difficult conversations – these questions reveal both the challenges and opportunities of effective supervision.
RCOT visits NELFT to see occupational therapy impact in action
By: Thea Healy
05 October, 2026
Gary and Thea visited North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) to meet occupational therapists from across the organisation and hear more about the innovative work taking place across a wide range of services.
AHPF calls for stronger AHP leadership in NHS reform
By: Joe Brunwin – UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager
01 October, 2026
As the NHS continues to reform, we urge the Government to use the Health Bill to reflect the contribution AHPs make to patient care, service redesign and population health outcomes in future leadership structures.
A new strategy shaped by you, our members
By: RCOT
06 October, 2026
The RCOT is its members, and that’s why our new strategy has been developed by the conversations and feedback received from thousands of members across the year.
OT Week 2026 – help us showcase OT impact
By: RCOT
28 September, 2026
Share one example from your practice that shows why participation changes everything by 12 Oct.
Get your flu vaccine this winter
By: RCOT
21 September, 2026
Protect yourself, your colleagues and the people you support by getting a flu vaccine this winter.
UK and England policy and public affairs update – August
By: Joe Brunwin – Head of UK Policy and Practice
18 September, 2026
Find out what RCOT is influencing in England and across the UK and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.
RCOT welcomes new Earn and Learn Occupational Therapy pilot to grow rural and island workforce
By: RCOT
17 September, 2026
RCOT has welcomed the announcement of a new Occupational Therapy Earn and Learn (EAYL) pilot programme, designed to create a flexible route into the profession for healthcare support workers and help address workforce challenges across Scotland's rural and island communities.