A May update on Scotland policy and public affairs, highlighting key developments affecting occupational therapy and the wider health and social care landscape. Find out what RCOT is influencing in Scotland and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

A May update on Wales/Cymru policy and public affairs, highlighting key developments affecting occupational therapy and the wider health and social care landscape. Find out what RCOT is influencing in Wales and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.

This year's theme for Diabetes Week is 'Striking out stigma'. In her blog, Anneka Bond reflects on how OTs screen for metabolic risk within their caseloads, how we support people in building sustainable daily routines and how we challenge the stigma narratives that people bring with them.

The Young People and Work interim report recognises that too many young people face inconsistent access to practical support, including occupational therapy.

We've opened consultation on our draft occupational therapy practice guideline for dementia. We're inviting OTs and others with relevant insight to review the guidance and share feedback on how well it supports prevention, participation and living well for people affected by dementia.

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists has written to the Financial Times to challenge how occupational therapists were represented in recent coverage of fit note reform.

Discover step by step guides and videos on ResearchRabbit and Elicit, supporting ethical research use of AI while building confidence and contributing to continuing professional development.

In partnership with the National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP), we’ve developed new guidance supporting OTs to work effectively with social prescribing link workers – helping to deliver more joined-up, person-centred care across communities.

Nominations are now open for the RCOT Early Researcher and Early Innovator Prizes 2026, recognising outstanding final-year occupational therapy research and service improvement projects. Submit your nomination by 28 June to celebrate emerging talent.

Karlene Ruddock, a dual-registered occupational therapist and social worker, shares her passion for improving access to culturally responsive perinatal mental health support for Black mothers.