Commenting on new NICE recommendations that the amount of rehabilitation time offered to people who have had a stroke needs to increase, Head of Practice and Workforce at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), Suhailah Mohamed, said: ‘Rehabilitation is essential after a stroke and can...
It’s a day to understand, recognise and celebrate the fundamental role AHPs have in transforming health, care and wellbeing for patients and citizens. Suzanne Rastrick, Chief Allied Health Professions Officer for NHS England Our profession often sees us working with other AHPs to deliver the...
The cost-of-living crisis is making it more difficult for children and young people to access the therapies and interventions they need, say almost two-thirds ( 65% ) of paediatric occupational therapists. These results stem from our newly released children and young people's survey 2023. The...
Are you pursuing a career in occupational therapy research in 2024? Through our Research Foundation grants you can apply for one of up to five awards totalling up to £140,000 – all to develop...
The theme of this year’s UK Black History Month is ‘Saluting our Sisters’. This theme highlights the crucial role that Black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities. Join in on social media and celebrate the incredible work that Black women have done, people...
This issue, we are excited to share some of the fabulous work members of our occupational therapy community are doing in emerging areas of practice, alongside service developments in more traditional settings.