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Recently, the Chief Allied Health Officers/Adviser in the four nations released a statement on regulation for advanced practice for allied health professionals (AHPs).

Genevieve Smyth, Professional Advisor for Primary Care at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, comments on today’s announcement about reducing NHS waiting lists through providing more appointments.

Joseph Brunwin, Policy and Public Affairs Lead for England at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, comments on the announcement about social care reforms and an independent commission.

Welcome to the December issue of OTnews!

Congratulations to our members who have received RCOT awards for research or service improvements in 2024!

The occupational therapy (OT) workforce is under huge pressure. Increased demand coupled with workforce shortages is challenging OTs’ capacity to provide essential support to people whose lives are impacted by long-term health conditions and disability.

Our RCOT Carnduff Learner Forum is now the RCOT Carnduff Learner Peer Group

Occupational therapists have an important contribution to make to the health and well-being of women during pregnancy and in the postnatal period. A small (but growing) number of occupational therapists work in specialist services for women who experience mental health issues during or after pregnancy.