We have now published the call for applications for the 2019 RCOT Awards for Learning, Development and Research. The 2019 awards are to support activities commencing or taking place during 2019 calendar year. Applicants must be RCOT members at the time of applying. The closing date for receipt by...
Our technology partners are carrying out essential maintenance work to our database system beginning on Monday 20 August. This will be followed by an upgrade to the systems that connect the database with the website on Tuesday 21 August. During this time, members will be unable to log in to the...
Following some confusion over what NHS workers can expect from the recent pay deal, UNISON have issued a letter to all members in England to help clarify what they can expect in their pay packets over the next year. The following summarises the four different staff groups affected by the deal, and...
The REAL LIVES photographic exhibition showcases confident images of active wheelchair users which have been proudly displayed on the walls at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The exhibition has come to RCOT headquarters and is on display in the lobby until the 7th August 2018.
Some of my best conversations and professional networking have taken place over a pizza. As UK Regional and Specialist Sections Manager I have seen first-hand the value and benefits of professional networks and also how much fun they can be! When I am out and about visiting members, I often meet...
Historical occupational therapy leaflets available to RCOT members To support the NHS70 celebrations this week, RCOT has published a collection of front covers from historical occupational therapy leaflets. The images are...
Commenting on NHS Improvement’s latest report which examines leadership of AHP’s in Trusts in England, Karin Bishop, Assistant Director, Professional Practice says: “...
Maybe it is because occupational therapy is a predominately female profession that we have an unavoidable proportion that leaves the profession early, usually to have a family. But children inevitably grow up and thoughts about returning to practice emerge. So where to start? How do you get back on...