RCOT’s Julia Roberts and Stephanie Tempest are leading on the work to update two key RCOT resources, but know that input from a wide range of our members will enhance the final products.
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is calling on all its members across the UK to help decide the future direction of their Annual Conference by completing a short ten minute survey. RCOT is working with nfpSynergy, a research consultancy, to gather members’ opinions. Members will...
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched its Research and Development Strategy 2019-2024 setting out its vision for the direction of occupational therapy research in the UK. RCOT’s vision for research is that within the next decade, a UK-wide culture that embraces engaging...
Some years ago, as a fairly new occupational therapist, RCOT Professional Adviser Sally Payne joined the Dyspraxia Foundation as a professional member. Little did she know the big impact this small change would have on her career and professional development.
As part of Occupational Therapy Week 2019, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a new campaign, ‘ Small Change, Big Impact ’, which celebrates how the small changes occupational therapists make can have a big impact on the people they support. Occupational Therapy Week...
The Government has announced that from Monday 2 December, more people who use wheelchairs or need support for ongoing mental health problems will have the right to a personal health budget, providing them with greater choice and control when managing their own health and care. Personal health...
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Chief Executive, Julia Scott, will be opening this year’s Occupational Therapy Show which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November. Julia will be opening the event with a...
Hand and wrist orthoses for adults with rheumatological conditions practice guideline is undergoing a review in line with the Royal College’s NICE-accredited process. Co-ordinated by the RCOT Specialist Section – Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health, and led by Ruth Squire, the group has been...
Commenting on the release of the House of Commons Education Committee’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities report published today, Dr Sally Payne, Professional Adviser for Children and Young People at The Royal College of Occupational Therapists, said: “We welcome the...