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Responding to figures issued by NHS England showing that delays leaving hospital due to social care have doubled in 5 years and increases in ‘trolley waits’, Julia Scott, CEO of the College of Occupational Therapists said: “We fully support calls for a new plan for social care. But beyond that,...

Commenting on the announcement of new funding for social care and GP triage in A&E units in the Chancellor’s spring budget, Julia Scott, CEO of the College of Occupational Therapists said: “I applaud the Chancellor for recognising the acute and urgent need for more investment in social care...

A report released today by Health Education England (HEE) and The College of Occupational Therapists (COT) has highlighted vacancy rates for occupational therapists of up to 40% and the difficulties in filling these posts across the capital. There are concerns that Brexit could exacerbate the...

It has been confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen has granted permission for the Royal title to be used by the College of Occupational Therapists meaning that, the College which can trace its origins back to 1936, will become the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. The College is the...

An Occupational Therapist has been nominated for an award to recognise her work to establish a project which utilises the transformative power of sport to help people experiencing significant mental health issues get their lives back on track. Sonia Smith works for North East London Foundation...

Age UK has today, 16 February, released its new report on the state of care for older people in the UK. The Health and Care of Older People in England 2017 report revealed that one in eight over 65s are now living with unmet care needs. Commenting on the report Julia Skelton, Director of...

Occupational therapy improves the health and wellbeing of people through enabling participation in daily life which is made up of many occupations (or activities).

Welcome to our hub of resources for occupational therapists who want to return to professional practice and those who support them. These resources are for: people with a diploma or degree in occupational therapy who want to return to professional practice potential/current supervisors of returners...

You should ensure that your personal physical and emotional health is excellent before embarking on your transition to another country. You must be able to withstand changes in climate, nutrition, working hours, conditions and human attitudes to enable you to be an effective occupational therapist...

Occupational therapy is an inspirational area of work, with opportunities to develop new skills, specialise in interesting areas, and solve complex problems every single day. If you’re a creative problem solver who enjoys helping people to get the most out of life, becoming an occupational...

The use of the term occupational physiotherapist’s joint position statement has been revised and is available online. The statement clearly defines the distinction between what occupational therapists deliver and the role of physiotherapists working in occupational health and vocational...

A hospital trust from Lincolnshire has been given ministerial approval to lead on the development of the first ever apprenticeship degree for the roles of physiotherapist and occupational therapist (OT - (Read further details on the development of the standard). The degree apprenticeship hopes to...

The College is delighted to give a Merit Award this year to: Sara Forster, Head of Occupational Therapy, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board Clare Hopkins, Independent Occupational Therapist Case Manager, Clare Hopkins Ltd, Cambridge and part of a network of Case Managers, Independence...

The Fellowship awards are the highest honours that the College of Occupational Therapists can bestow on its members in recognition of the outstanding contribution they have made to the occupational therapy profession during their career. This year, a Fellowship has been awarded to: Dr Jennifer...

According to new research from The Centre for Better Ageing , 41% of over 70s don’t realise how important good strength and balance is to reduce falls. There were 57,712 hip fractures in England in 2014/15, and falls account for over 4 million hospital bed days every year. Welcoming the signing of...

We are pleased to announce that the College of Occupational Therapists’ 2017 Annual Conference has received the highest number of abstract submissions in recent memory! Over 370 were submitted with the authors able to use exciting new categories to define and target their abstracts: Interactive...

Earlier this week Julia Scott, CEO of the College of Occupational Therapists visited Tunstall’s Response and Innovation centres, here she shares her thoughts on the visit: The “Robots are Coming!” is a phrase I have often used when talking to members about the future of healthcare and having...

NHS England have today, 17 January, published a report that assess the potential of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to help with the current problems in the health and social care systems. Commenting on the publication of ‘AHPs into action’, Julia Scott CEO of the College of Occupational...

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Are you or someone you care for experiencing extreme fatigue? We’re here to support you. Overcoming a challenge is easier with help from an expert, and that’s where occupational therapists come in. When you’re ill or recovering from an illness, you’re likely to have less energy and feel tired. A...

Last year the Government announced it was removing the bursary funding for university courses in England in nursing, midwifery and the allied health professionals. From 1 August 2017, new occupational therapy students in England will no longer receive NHS bursaries and will have to apply for...

With ‘thunder snow’ and a cold snap set to hit much of the country and with accident and emergency departments already struggling to cope, The College of Occupational Therapists has issued a set of top tips to help people stay well and avoid needing a trip to hospital. A staggering 40% of all...

Commenting on the 4.6% rise in accident and emergency activity last year, Julia Scott, CEO of the College of Occupational Therapists said: "The increasing number of people turning up at accident and emergency departments is simply unsustainable. Hospitals and Ambulance services are struggling to...

One of the benefits of joining the Specialist Section - HIV, Oncology and Palliative Care is access to a wealth of knowledge from your fellow members. Have you ever wondered what happens to requests that come round to members? Here is some recent feedback from a happy HOPC member! "I just wanted...

The College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference website has been launched. The new responsive design and structure will help users access information on all the exciting Conference programme developments and will enable visitors to comment on the news stories. We also have details about...

Shaped by new legislation, national policy and latest standards from the HCPC, the COT Professional Standards follow the occupational therapy process that emphasises the relationship between occupation, health and wellbeing. In other words, it reinforces the rationale of the occupational therapy...

Only two weeks left to submit your abstract to the only occupational therapy annual conference designed and delivered by the professional body. Take this opportunity to promote your successes and share good practice to this influential gathering of occupational therapy professionals Submitting an...

As NHS Improvement tells hospitals to cancel all none urgent elective care over Christmas to help the service cope a survey of Occupational Therapists has revealed that less than 12% are rostered to work over the Christmas period. This is despite a recent call for Occupational Therapists to be...

Updated information from the Department of Health (England) for pre-registration programmes in Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions The Department of Health (DH) has released an update to the Consultation Response on reforms to the funding arrangements (in England...

The College of Occupational Therapists has called for an urgent increase in the use of occupational therapists to reduce pressure on hospitals this winter and beyond. A year- long campaign by the College found occupational therapists can reduce hospital admissions by 70-80% by working in A&E...

The College of Occupational Therapists is one of nineteen clinical leaders within the stroke community, supporting a renewed focus on stroke care from the government and NHS England. As one of cosignatories of a statement from the Stroke Association, the college supports the overall aims to achieve...

The College of Occupational Therapists (COT) has called for an urgent increase in the use of occupational therapists to reduce pressure on hospitals. A year-long study by the College of Occupational Therapists demonstrates how occupational therapists can not only reduce hospital admissions but also...

A collaborative and productive session was recently facilitated at the College of Occupational Therapists’ London Headquarters to focus on the fast moving and growing apprenticeship agenda for occupational therapy. Stakeholders ranging from employers to educators, commissioners to professional...

The College of Occupational Therapists has called for urgent action to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and delayed discharge in Wales. A year-long study by the College, launched today (8th November 2016), found one service saving 15,000 bed days in a year if a patient is discharged on the same...

Organised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), World Occupational Therapy Day unites occupational therapists to be loud and proud and have their voice heard. The WFOT have produced a range of colourful and impactful resources that can help you and your colleagues showcase your...

Members of The College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Section for Neurological Practice, Professor Avril Drummond, and Karen Clements have been key to new guidelines on the treatment of stroke. The guideline, published by the Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP) Stroke Programme, calls for...

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