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24 February 2025
The challenges faced by Occupational Therapy Assistants in becoming a qualified OT in Scotland
I have been an occupational therapy assistant for more than five years in the community older people’s team in West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Before this I was a home carer and then home care organiser for a year while I was waiting to start a full-time nursing course. I’ve...
28 January 2025
People waiting more than three years to see occupational therapist in Northern Ireland
People with injuries, disabilities and long-term mental and physical health conditions are waiting for more than three years to see an occupational therapist in Northern Ireland. More than half of those on occupational therapy waiting lists are waiting more than 13 weeks. That’s according to a new...
17 January 2025
How volunteering supports your community and career
Are you considering volunteering with us? Amy Howard shares her experiences of how volunteering supported both her career and community. The start of Amy's volunteering journey with RCOT I’ve been an...
14 January 2025
Reflecting on our Remote and Rural Primary Care Mental Health Occupational Therapy Placement
As I write this reflection, I am now coming to the end of my nine-week placement in Primary Care, based in Oban covering various communities across Argyll & Bute. This placement has undoubtedly been one that I will never forget and will remain with me throughout my professional career. Working...
05 November 2024
Occupational therapy in housing – saving money and reducing pressure
It’s been an exciting year for occupational therapy and RCOT! In March, we launched our first Workforce Strategy and set up a Scotland Advisory Group to develop a Scotland-specific action plan. If you are interested in hearing...
04 November 2024
Improving accessibility through our new website
It’s been a busy few months for the digital team at RCOT as we ramp up the development of our new website. We have a bold vision to transform our member offer and a new website will mean we can better serve and support our growing occupational therapy community. Our...
24 October 2024
The inner strength of excellence that unlocks our potential - A BHM article
When I think of Black History Month, I see it as a commemorative acknowledgement of people, historical events and even my own chronological timeline of achievements. My past and present consciousness allows me to think and imagine future possibilities. This is my reality lens. October 2023: First...
21 October 2024
Proud OT since 1988 – Dr Carolyn Dunford on her RCOT Fellowship
We’re delighted to award Dr Carolyn Dunford, Reader in Occupational Therapy at Brunel University of London, an RCOT Fellowship. Carolyn’s dedication to evidence-based and occupation-centred practice, particularly in children’s occupational therapy, has made a significant difference to our...