'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.
Occupational therapy’s role in social prescribing
By: RCOT
04 March, 2019
RCOT has been working on the topic of social prescribing and the unique contribution occupational therapy can make for a considerable time – it’s been a thread woven throughout much of our work over the past few years.
The Spoon Theory
By: RCOT
05 December, 2022
A theory developed by a person with lived experiences, that every occupational therapist should know and understand.
Build technology with the end-user in mind - RCOT comment on King's Fund report
By: RCOT
01 August, 2024
Head of Practice and Workforce at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Suhailah Mohamed comments on the King’s Fund report out today.
GPs and OTs must work together – comment from RCOT
By: RCOT
01 August, 2024
Commenting on the announcement of the proposed recruitment of 1,000 more GPs this year.
Our response to riots across the UK
By: RCOT
05 August, 2024
RCOT stance and comments on the UK Riots, and ways to get support from RCOT
Dr Charlie Chung to give our 2025 Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture
By: RCOT
04 November, 2024
With over 34 years of expertise, Charlie is an internationally renowned occupational therapist, leader, researcher and educator.