Our policy and public affairs work continues to champion occupational therapy across the UK. This month has seen important milestones in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland – from celebrating a century of our profession to making sure OT is firmly on the agenda in political debates and policy reforms.

We’re proud to share that we have won four awards at the Memcom Excellence Awards 2025, including the prestigious Grand Prix Award.

The Research and Innovation Fund grants are back for 2026, offering vital support for people working in occupational therapy research to take their projects further.

Head over to RCOT Communities and you’ll find five new equity, diversity and belonging networks to help strengthen connection, solidarity and advocacy across our profession.

Representatives of the group UKHPRC and Healthworkers4Palestine visited our office today, 24 September, to hand in a letter and petition

Watch Kim Wallis give evidence at the SENEDD enquiry into OTs in Welsh primary practice

We’re proud to be part of a newly launched Child Health Workforce Alliance, bringing together 25 leading organisations across health, education, and social care, united in response to the growing crisis in children’s health services.

Children and young people’s Professional Advisor at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Dr Sally Payne, comments on the Education Select Committee’s SEND report.

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has submitted a response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation on Palliative and End of Life Care (PCEoLC), highlighting the vital role Occupational Therapists (OTs) play in supporting people to live towards the end of their lives.

Summary of this month's articles in OTnews.