Head of Policy and Practice, Joseph Brunwin, reacts to the announcement of the UK government's WorkWell programme to help people remain in or return to work.

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Director of Practice and Innovation, Karin Orman, responds to the government’s announcement that £50 million will be added to the Disabled Facilities Grant.

Qualified occupational therapists and students who are already members of RCOT can become individual members of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) for just £30.00 per annum.

Our Policy and Public Affairs team reflects on a year of OT leadership and workforce action across the UK, and sets out priorities for 2026. Highlights include progress on work and health, schools and social care, accessible housing and prescribing, plus nation‑specific plans for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The UK OT Workforce Survey 2024–25 is now published in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT). Findings reveal rising demand, high stress, limited career progression and growing interest in AI.

Apply for RCOT’s Innovation Seed Fund 2026. Up to £2,000 plus coaching and peer support to test improvement ideas in occupational therapy. Applications close 31 March 2026.

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Joseph Brunwin, Head of Policy and Practice at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, comments on the government’s announcement for additional funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in mainstream schools.