Take your OT research further in 2026 with one of our grants
By: RCOT
01 October, 2025
The Research and Innovation Fund grants are back for 2026, offering vital support for people working in occupational therapy research to take their projects further.
We’ve launched our new equity, diversity and belonging networks on RCOT Communities
By: RCOT
25 September, 2025
Head over to RCOT Communities and you’ll find five new equity, diversity and belonging networks to help strengthen connection, solidarity and advocacy across our profession.
Receipt of petition from UKHPRC
By: RCOT
24 September, 2025
Representatives of the group UKHPRC and Healthworkers4Palestine visited our office today, 24 September, to hand in a letter and petition
Watch: Future of GPs inquiry - getting more OTs into primary practice in Wales
By: RCOT
01 October, 2025
Watch Kim Wallis give evidence at the SENEDD enquiry into OTs in Welsh primary practice
We’ve joined a new alliance to tackle crisis in children’s health services
By: RCOT
22 September, 2025
We’re proud to be part of a newly launched Child Health Workforce Alliance, bringing together 25 leading organisations across health, education, and social care, united in response to the growing crisis in children’s health services.
Comment on Education Select Committee's SEND report
By: RCOT
18 September, 2025
Children and young people’s Professional Advisor at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Dr Sally Payne, comments on the Education Select Committee’s SEND report.
RCOT Responds to Consultation on Palliative and End of Life Care
By: Joe Brunwin, UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager
17 September, 2025
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has submitted a response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation on Palliative and End of Life Care (PCEoLC), highlighting the vital role Occupational Therapists (OTs) play in supporting people to live towards the end of their lives.
This September's issue of OTnews
By: RCOT
17 September, 2025
Summary of this month's articles in OTnews.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists announces partnership with Lilli to help get occupational therapy ready for the future
By: RCOT
16 September, 2025
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has announced Lilli, leaders in home care monitoring technology, as its first ever gold partner.
Highlighting the importance of healthcare equipment
By: Joe Brunwin, RCOT UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager
10 September, 2025
Joseph Brunwin, RCOT UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager, reflects on the lessons learned after the collapse of healthcare equipment provider, NRS