Council is proposing a small change to RCOT membership fees, to be voted on at the BAOT AGM on 25 June 2026. Read the rationale, what’s changing by membership type and the FAQs.

On Thursday 23 April, Parliament will hold a debate on the value and future of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).

Tess Heaffey shares her journey as an occupational therapist moving beyond the NHS into social care, exploring transferable skills, innovation and impact at scale.

We’ve published our revised Learning and development standards for OT pre-registration education, strengthening occupation, inclusion and quality.

In this blog, the RCOT Workforce Team highlights why workforce planning is a shared responsibility for occupational therapists. It introduces new RCOT workforce planning resources that support OTs to understand demand, use evidence confidently, and influence workforce decisions — helping build sustainable, future‑ready services.

In this thoughtful blog, Jennifer Peak opens a conversation about driving as a meaningful occupation and invites you to join the discussion.

In this insightful blog, Chloe Bromhead, AI and Technology Lead for RCOT’ Social Care Network reflects on how everyday technology can unlock independence, dignity and meaningful occupation. Inspired by personal experience and grounded in social care practice, this piece explores how Technology Enabled Care has moved from “nice to have” to an essential part of modern occupational therapy — empowering practitioners and transforming lives in surprisingly simple ways.

Our March policy and influencing highlights show how we’re keeping occupational therapy visible across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

What’s happening across policy and public affairs in Wales? Our lead story explores the renewed search for a Chief AHP Officer and why this role is vital for the future of occupational therapy. We also bring updates on workforce cuts, Gary Waltham’s engagement visit to North Wales and how OT is shaping political conversations ahead of the Senedd elections.

We've launched new early career principles and standards to support newly registered, returning and internationally educated occupational therapists during their first three years of practice – and to help employers provide consistent, high-quality support.