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Join us and we’ll support you to be the best you can be

We’ll lift you up to be the best you can be throughout your career – you’ll join the best community, have the best resources and tools to help you succeed. 

You’ll be connected to our 36,000 members and be supported throughout your career. We’ll provide development opportunities, evidence-based resources and tools to improve your knowledge and skills. And make recording your CPD easy.  

Join and use discount code OTShow24! by 15 December 2024 to get 15% off your first year’s membership.

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Here are a few of the ways we’ll support you throughout your career.

Capture your learning: evidence your learning in one place throughout your career

You’ll have your very own CPD portfolio where you can easily record and evidence your lifelong learning – essential for every stage of your career.

  • Pick up and put down your recording easily.
  • Choose the reflection templates which suit you best.
  • See your progress on each entry progress.
  • Feel prepared for future HCPC CPD audits.

Find out why you should use our CPD portfolio.

We’ve got your back: from essential insurance to legal support

When you join us as a professional member, you’ll also join UNISON. And with that you’ll get support when you need it most, from legal help to financial assistance and compensation. Professional indemnity cover comes with your RCOT membership. You’ll also be able to call our dedicated Professional Advisory Service who’ll support and guide you.

Expand your knowledge: resources to help you develop and grow

As a member you’ll be able to access our ever-growing collection of digital resources to support your learning 24/7. Expand your knowledge and keep up to date on news, policy, professional developments, features and opinions through our magazine, newsletters and our website.

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Join a thriving community: connect with others at all career levels

Our inclusive communities will give you a place to share, learn and network based on your region, area of practice and professional interests. You’ll be able to share and learn from other people’s experiences find opportunities to be advocates and leaders within your area of expertise and represent the voice of occupational therapy at a strategic level. 

Explore how we’re reimagining our communities.

Voice of the profession: help us drive change for the profession

As a member you’ll be able to help shape future strategies, such as our Workforce Strategy that outlines where we can help reform health and social care services using the life-changing power of occupational therapy. We’ll help you lead change, collaborate with other changemakers and access OT-focused change projects.

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