Updates from our Policy and Practice Team – March 2026
By: Your Policy and Practice Team
01 April, 2026
Wales/Cymru policy and public affairs update – March
By: Paul Smith – Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Wales)
31 March, 2026
What’s happening across policy and public affairs in Wales? Our lead story explores the renewed search for a Chief AHP Officer and why this role is vital for the future of occupational therapy. We also bring updates on workforce cuts, Gary Waltham’s engagement visit to North Wales and how OT is shaping political conversations ahead of the Senedd elections.
Launching our Early career principles and standards
By: RCOT
31 March, 2026
We've launched new early career principles and standards to support newly registered, returning and internationally educated occupational therapists during their first three years of practice – and to help employers provide consistent, high-quality support.
Our response to the Senedd Future of General Practice report
By: RCOT
27 March, 2026
We've looked at the Senedd's Future of General Practice report to understand what it means for our members in Wales.
Our comment on new neighbourhood health centres
By: RCOT
26 March, 2026
Head of Policy and Practice, Joe Brunwin, responds to the UK government's announcement of 27 new neighbourhood health centres.
Our comment on the Education and Training Plan in Wales
By: RCOT
25 March, 2026
Paul Smith, Policy and Public Affairs Lead for Wales, comment on Health Education and Improvement Wales' release of the Education and Training Plan for 2026/27.
Sign our open letter to Scottish election candidates
By: RCOT
08 April, 2026
The purpose of this letter is to run alongside the Scottish manifesto, asking members to support our calls, giving our asks weight with political parties and politicians.
Sign our open letter to Welsh election candidates
By: RCOT
08 April, 2026
The purpose of this letter is to run alongside the Welsh manifesto, asking members to support our calls, giving our asks weight with political parties and politicians.
A Day with Wales’ OTs
By: Gary Waltham, CEO
23 March, 2026
We spent a day in North Wales meeting occupational therapists working in education, primary care, secondary care and community services.
Our reaction to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry Module 3 report
By: RCOT
20 March, 2026
Our Director of Practice and Innovation, Karin Orman, comments on the UK government's UK COVID-19 Inquiry Module 3 report.