Understanding long COVID: Essential reading to strengthen your knowledge
By: Digital Library Team
04 March, 2026
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s, or simply treating yourself to a quiet night in, cosied up with a good read. And what better companion than a book (or article) that speaks to the heart of occupational therapy?
Look out for your Member Survey email invite
By: RCOT
02 March, 2026
RCOT members – check your inbox for our Member Survey email from [email protected]. Ten minutes, anonymous and confidential. Closes 31 March. £200 prize draw.
Transferring skills to OT – showing people the open routes into OT
By: Georgia Ogilvie – OT Assistant Practitioner
27 February, 2026
Discover how OT Assistant Practitioner, Georgia Ogilvie, transferred her skills from nursing into occupational therapy and is inspiring others to explore OT careers.
How professionalism still matters in your personal social media
By: RCOT
03 March, 2026
Guidance for occupational therapists on keeping professional standards on personal social media, maintaining boundaries and protecting public confidence.
Why we no longer worry about the HCPC CPD audit: top 10 takeaways from our member-led CPD webinar
By: Emma Grover, RCOT Strategic Lead for Professional Development
02 March, 2026
Learn the top 10 takeaways from our HCPC CPD audit webinar, with practical advice, real member insights and RCOT support to help you feel confident and organised.
Our response to the schools White Paper
By: RCOT
23 February, 2026
Our Professional Advisor for Children and Young People, Dr Sally Payne, responds to the UK Government Department for Education’s Every child achieving and thriving white paper.
The people shaping occupational therapy in Scotland
By: Gary Waltham
17 February, 2026
Earlier this month, Odeth and I spent two days in Edinburgh and Glasgow meeting occupational therapists, joined by Neil Carnegie, Council representative for Scotland, and Katie MacGregor, Policy and Public Affairs Lead for Scotland. Listening to your experiences gives us the insight we need to focus our influencing on the issues that matter most to you.
Setting out a six step plan to build a healthier Scotland
By: RCOT
11 February, 2026
RCOT unveils a six‑step plan to strengthen community OT, grow and plan the workforce, modernise data and tech, support research and embed sustainability – delivering earlier support and better outcomes across Scotland.
Setting the record straight: occupational therapy incorrectly referenced in Netflix documentary
By: RCOT
11 February, 2026
We’re aware that the new Netflix documentary, ‘The Investigation of Lucy Letby’, includes an incorrect reference to occupational therapy.
What could promote autonomy more than giving someone a voice?
By: Natasha Kay
16 February, 2026
In this insightful blog, Natasha Kay, AI and Technology Lead for RCOT’s Inclusive Built Environments network, reflects on the importance of communication and introduces Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for people who cannot rely on speech. She outlines the meaningful role occupational therapists can play in supporting AAC, from understanding communication tools to modelling good communication practice in sessions.