Why become a member?
Your professional home
Being a member of RCOT means being part of a thriving community dedicated to improving lives through occupational therapy. You'll be supported throughout your career and connected with over 36,000 occupational therapists, giving you a network to learn from and lean on at every stage.
Membership also opens up development opportunities, evidence-based resources, and practical tools to build your knowledge and skills, while making it easier than ever to record your CPD.
We believe the best people to speak about the value of RCOT membership are our members themselves; so we'll let them do the talking.
A personal message from RCOT Chair Odeth Richardson
When people ask me why membership matters, I tell them it's because RCOT gives you three things you can't build alone: a community that understands your work, the tools to keep growing as a practitioner, and a voice loud enough to be heard where decisions about our profession are made.
During my time as your Chair, I've watched members grow through CPD and peer networks that make you better at what you do; and I've also seen what happens when we speak with one voice: stronger recognition for occupational therapy and real influence where our future is decided. That happens because members choose to stand together.
So if you're deciding whether to join, know this: your membership strengthens a community, powers our advocacy, and helps shape what occupational therapy becomes. I'd love for you to be part of it.
A stronger voice for occupational therapists
RCOT membership isn't just about the unique package of benefits that supports your career and lets you practice with confidence. It's about coming together to campaign on the issues that matter most to you.
Members like Alison know that we're stronger when we stand together.
Our members are helping to shape the future of the profession.
RCOT has our backs. I feel supported and as if we’re a collective group.
Supporting you to qualify, with you throughout your career
Members like Farhat valued the unique learning support her membership brings. From peer-reviewed articles, to standards and guidelines, to the UK's largest programme of occupational therapy events designed to boost your learning, membership supports your career every step of the way.
Together, we're here to help you be the best professional you can be.
Having a student membership was definitely value for money, and I'm excited to be transitioning to a professional membership
Explore your member benefits
RCOT membership gives members like you a huge range of benefits, opportunities and support to advance your career.