Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Accora announce partnership to demonstrate the benefit of equipment
By: RCOT
03 June, 2026
Announcing our collaboration with Accora, a leading manufacturer of assistive care equipment, to support the occupational therapists in delivering high-quality services.
Shaping our next strategy: thank you for your insight
By: Gary Waltham, RCOT Chief Executive
02 June, 2026
Thank you to everyone who shared their views to shape our next strategy. One thing is clear, we must represent the profession and speak with authority.
UK and England policy and public affairs update – May
By: Joe Brunwin – Head of UK Policy and Practice
02 June, 2026
A May update on the UK's 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 England and across the UK and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.
Northern Ireland policy and public affairs update – May
By: RCOT
02 June, 2026
A May update on Northern Ireland's 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 Northern Ireland and what it means for the profession and the people it supports.
Scotland policy and public affairs update – May
By: Katie MacGregor – Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Scotland)
02 June, 2026
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.
Wales/Cymru policy and public affairs update – May
By: Paul Smith – Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Wales)
02 June, 2026
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.
Diabetes Week 2026 blog
By: Anneka Bond – OT and Specialism lead – PMOS (Long-term Conditions Network)
08 June, 2026
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.
Young people at work - interim report
By: Karin Orman, Director of Practice, Innovation and Advocacy
29 May, 2026
The Young People and Work interim report recognises that too many young people face inconsistent access to practical support, including occupational therapy.
Consultation opens on our draft occupational therapy practice guideline for dementia
By: RCOT
27 May, 2026
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.
RCOT responds to FT coverage on fit note reform
By: RCOT
22 May, 2026
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.