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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...
21 October 2024
Reflections – Professor Nicola Spalding on her RCOT Fellowship
We’re delighted to award Nicola Spalding, Professor Emeritus at the University of East Anglia and visiting Professor at Birmingham Newman University, an RCOT Fellowship. Nicola’s incredible career and educational excellence are a testament to the power of continuous learning as a way of life. We’re...
18 October 2024
Making a difference in the community
In my role as a community occupational therapist in Haringey, an inner London borough, I often collaborated with other community professionals, making referrals for relevant clients requiring each other’s services. It was during many of these joint visits that I became close to Keesha Sinclair, a...
02 October 2024
A step closer towards our new communities
Our plans to reimagine communities together and for our members are starting to take shape. Our vision is to build on the successes and strong legacy of our current communities and transition to our new model where all members can find a place to share, learn and network based on their region, area...
09 September 2024
Case Study – the career journey of an Taiwanese OT
I previously worked in Taiwan as an Occupational Therapist (OT) for three years on completion of an undergraduate degree in occupational therapy. Later I came to the UK to study for a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation. Upon completion of my Master’s degree, I sought and gained employment as an OT...
31 July 2024
What a Labour government might mean for OT (Part 3 of 3)
By Joe Brunwin, Policy and Public Affairs Lead - England Throughout July, we’ve explored the potential impact of a Labour government on occupational therapy. With Parliament now in summer recess, let’s delve into the main things that could affect our profession on employment rights and work. Prime...
29 July 2024
Change won't happen by itself
For Disability Pride Month 2024, Georgia Vine reflects on a lifetime of living in an ableist society. She urges us all to recognise what systemic ableism means and to think about how as individuals and collectively we can act as an ally by doing something about it, big or small.
19 July 2024
What a Labour government might mean for occupational therapy (Part 2)
Throughout July, we’re looking at what the incoming Labour government might mean for occupational therapy. This week, the King’s Speech took place. This is where the government set out more of their plans for the next year. We learnt a little more about planning reform, and what the government will...
12 July 2024
What a Labour government might mean for occupational therapy (Part 1)
It’s been a week since the Labour Party formed a government after the UK general election. Before MPs begin their summer recess at the end of July, the incoming Labour government is poised to quickly establish its agenda. This month I’ll be sharing what the incoming government will do across a...
11 July 2024
Occupational therapists must be included within the National Care Service
It’s my six-month work anniversary at RCOT. In this time, I’ve met with members from across Scotland and a wide range of settings – including prisons, acute in-patient wards, GP practices, housing, community rehabilitation services, oncology services and more. The Scottish Parliament’s Health and...