We’re delighted to announce that Gary Waltham will be our new Chief Executive, joining us in the new year.

Your monthly round-up of our policy and public affairs activity for June.

This year’s OT Week and annual campaign will highlight the value of occupational therapy in prevention and early intervention

The RCOT Annual Awards will are now open for applications. The RCOT Annual Awards provide funding of up to £9,500 to support learning, development and research activities.

A letter to the CEOs of Integrated Care Boards from the Community Rehabilitation Alliance about Allied Health Professional leads

Policy and Public Affairs Lead for Northern Ireland at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Cliona McSherry, comments on a report on the workforce from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

Rob's blog explores the intersectionality between his identities as a gay man and as an occupational therapist.

Tanya Fourie, a Specialist Occupational Therapist in mental health, reflects on how her relationship to her own occupations evolved as she came to terms with her LGBTQIA+ identity and how showing up with authenticity made her a more supportive OT.

Find out about the interim leadership arrangements put in place following the retirement of our former Chief Executive Steve Ford.

As we mark Global MND Awareness Day on 21 June, this blog shares John’s story and the vital role occupational therapy plays in supporting people living with Motor Neurone Disease. It’s a reflection on the power of personalised care and how dignity and choice can be protected through even the most difficult moments.