Why is leadership such a hot topic for occupational therapists right now?
By: Karin Orman
23 April, 2018
Karin Orman, discusses leadership: what it means for occupational therapists and what the College is doing to support members in this area.
Turbo charge your OT research career with a grant in 2025
By: RCOT
02 October, 2024
Research and Innovation Fund grants for people working in OT research to get funding for their projects.
Quick guide for working with people with developmental coordination disorder
By: RCOT
29 July, 2021
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) have launched a quick guide about occupational therapy and the assessment and diagnosis of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) in children and adults. The new guide is aimed at occupational therapists, other members of the multidisciplinary team and members of the public.
Updated HCPC Standards of Proficiency
By: RCOT
10 August, 2023
All OTs must meet these standards to become registered and remain on the HCPC register.
Professor Katrina Bannigan to give our 2024 Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture
By: RCOT
06 September, 2023
We’re excited to introduce Professor Katrina Bannigan as the speaker for our 2024 Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture.
Response to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza
By: RCOT
24 October, 2023
Steve Ford, Chief Executive of RCOT, comments in response to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza.
'Occupational therapists have been let down’
By: RCOT
30 June, 2023
Karin Orman, Director of Practice and Innovation, comments on the NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan.
Meet the new colourways for NHS uniforms in England
By: RCOT
25 May, 2023
Following a series of consultations, the national uniform project, led by NHS Supply chain, has come to an end.
Lack of capacity in health and care systems drives huge increase in demand
By: RCOT
18 April, 2023
Almost nine in 10 (86%) occupational therapists (OTs) reported an increase in demand for their services between November 2021 and November 2022, according to our new report. Four in five (79%) OTs believe this increase in demand is because of a lack of capacity elsewhere in the health and care system.