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The Department of Health and Social Care has issued a framework to support the planning and organisation of adult social care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The framework is intended to support planners and strategic policymakers with a statutory responsibility in adult social care as...

NHS England and NHS Improvement have issued advice on how Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) currently working in the private sector can return to work in the NHS and their local trusts. Private practitioners can either contact their local providers to return via their bank or register with NHS...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists has issued advice to help those who are social distancing . The UK government has advised that if you have an underlying health condition(s) or if you are aged 70 or older, you should be social distancing for up to 12 weeks. RCOT recognises that for some...

These are challenging times and as the situation with COVID-19 evolves, I wanted to let you know what RCOT is doing to support you. Our priority is to continue to support our members throughout this difficult period, while looking after the health and wellbeing of our staff. With this in mind, as...

The government is advising everyone to adopt social distancing measures and most schools across the UK are now closed. The government has stated that if you have an underlying health condition(s) or if you are aged 70 or older, you need to be particularly stringent in following social distancing...

The UK government has moved from the ‘containment’ to the ‘delay’ phase of its response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The latest advice is available here . RCOT advises all members to adhere to the latest government and local policies regarding (COVID-19). The government has already...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is celebrating the important role that occupational therapists play in social prescribing as part of this year’s Social Prescribing Day on Thursday 12 March. To coincide with the day, RCOT has launched its Informed View on social prescribing ...

Julie Morgan, Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, met occupational therapists at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board as part of an arranged visit by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). The Deputy Minister met occupational therapists working in mental health,...

On 26 February 2020 Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal visited The Meadowgate Intermediate Care Centre in Eston, North Yorkshire, to officially open the new £5 million centre designed to help people recover and regain their independence after a hospital stay and prevent hospital admissions.

Members are invited to help influence future research into occupational therapy by completing a new survey . The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is working with the James Lind Alliance in a Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) to identify the top 10 priorities for future occupational...

A hard-hitting new report, published today by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Sue Ryder, asks MPs to ensure the NHS delivers on patients’ right to rehabilitation. Community Rehabilitation: Live Well for Longer warns that failing to provide these...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is starting its new practice guideline development programme with Play and Occupational Therapy. The occupation-focused guideline will be developed following the NICE accredited process and will be the first new guideline to be published by RCOT...

Are you interested in joining a one-day online workshop to set priorities for occupational therapy research? It’s a great opportunity to help shape future research that could change the lives of people who access occupational therapy services Monday 27 July, 9.30am-4pm via Zoom What is the workshop...

The Government has released the first details of the new points-based Iimmigration system to apply equally to EU and non-EU citizens from January 2021. Under the new system: UK borders will be closed to non-skilled workers and all migrants will have to speak English. Anyone wanting to work in the...

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) have published guidance entitled ‘The Paterson Inquiry: What you need to know’. The HCPC states: On 4 February 2020 the report from the Independent Inquiry concerning Dr Ian Paterson was published which highlighted the scale of his malpractice. Its...

CPD @RCOT Evidence spotlights Data and Innovation Journals Library resources RCOT report - Living with Long Covid NIHR signals Occupational therapy topics Policy and legislation Practice guidelines Professional Advisory Service RCOT publications Research and development Standards and ethics...

We want everyone who needs occupational therapy to get it, where and when they need it. We think that the principles underpinning good occupational therapy should be reflected in health, housing, social care, work and appropriate education and research policies and practice. We work with...

We’re pleased to announce the winners of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Fellowship and Merit Awards 2020. This year, the following members have been awarded a Fellowship: Dr Ruth Heames, Principal Lead, Post Graduate Strategy Unit, Coventry University Ruth Tyerman, Programme Manager...

It has been announced by the BMA GP Committee England that occupational therapists will be included in the new GP contract as one of the professions in the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. There will now be 100 per cent reimbursement for all additional staff recruited via Primary Care...

The UK left the European Union on Friday 31 January. The UK is now in a transition period until December 2020. Whilst it is not clear what the future situation will be as the exit negotiations get fully underway, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is continuing to monitor...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a new report, Good work for good health: the difference occupational therapy makes which outlines the role of occupational therapy in helping people to stay in and return to work.

In a speech today to the Policy Exchange, Minister for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock outlined new funding for pre-registration occupational therapy students in England. From September next year students training to be occupational therapists at English universities will receive up to £8,000...

Do you want to influence the work of the professional body as well as the future direction of the profession? Are you interested in governance and strategic leadership? If so, now could be the time for you to stand for election.

RCOT’s Julia Roberts and Stephanie Tempest are leading on the work to update two key RCOT resources, but know that input from a wide range of our members will enhance the final products.

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is calling on all its members across the UK to help decide the future direction of their Annual Conference by completing a short ten minute survey. RCOT is working with nfpSynergy, a research consultancy, to gather members’ opinions. Members will...

The election will be held on 12 December, and although Brexit is a major focus of the campaign, health and social care is equally important for many voters. If you are looking at a party manifesto, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) suggests thinking about these three key points:...

Assessment is fundamental to effective occupational therapy practice. It underpins all subsequent decisions including agreeing individualised goals and selecting appropriate interventions. Outcome measures can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of our interventions and services by identifying...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched its Research and Development Strategy 2019-2024 setting out its vision for the direction of occupational therapy research in the UK. RCOT’s vision for research is that within the next decade, a UK-wide culture that embraces engaging...

Some years ago, as a fairly new occupational therapist, RCOT Professional Adviser Sally Payne joined the Dyspraxia Foundation as a professional member. Little did she know the big impact this small change would have on her career and professional development.

As part of Occupational Therapy Week 2019, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a new campaign, ‘ Small Change, Big Impact ’, which celebrates how the small changes occupational therapists make can have a big impact on the people they support. Occupational Therapy Week...

We would like all members to share their Small Change, Big Impact story on the story wall on our website. Your stories will be examples of when small changes you’ve made have had a big impact on people’s lives. Find FAQs below about the story wall and stories, including star stories. For more tips...

The Government has announced that from Monday 2 December, more people who use wheelchairs or need support for ongoing mental health problems will have the right to a personal health budget, providing them with greater choice and control when managing their own health and care. Personal health...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Chief Executive, Julia Scott, will be opening this year’s Occupational Therapy Show which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November. Julia will be opening the event with a keynote address on: ‘Occupational therapy...

Thank you for submitting your Small Change, Big Impact story. We are reviewing all stories before they are added to the story wall, so there will be a short delay between submitting your story and it appearing on the wall. During Occupational Therapy Week, we are aiming to review all entries...

Hand and wrist orthoses for adults with rheumatological conditions practice guideline is undergoing a review in line with the Royal College’s NICE-accredited process. Co-ordinated by the RCOT Specialist Section – Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health, and led by Ruth Squire, the group has been...

Commenting on the release of the House of Commons Education Committee’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities report published today, Dr Sally Payne, Professional Adviser for Children and Young People at The Royal College of Occupational Therapists, said: “We welcome the Committee’s findings...

In light of the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists is continuing to monitor developments and consider how our members, and the services they provide, might be impacted. Whatever the implications of Brexit, in the short term we advise members to seek...

We’re RCOT, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. We’ve championed the profession and the people behind it for over 90 years, and today, we’re thriving with 36,000 members, dedicated to improving lives through occupational therapy.  We’re here to help achieve lifechanging breakthroughs –...

There is still time for members and people who use their services to complete the occupational therapy research priorities survey before it closes on Tuesday 5 November 2019. The survey is part of RCOT’s major agenda-setting project with the James Lind Alliance which will identify the top 10...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Informed Views provide a considered view and direction from RCOT on a contemporary topic. These resources are reviewed every 12 months, and are updated or withdrawn as appropriate.

The introduction of occupational therapy apprenticeships is continuing apace with the first apprentices getting to work in London and Leicester. Two have been taken on by Leicester City Council in partnership with Coventry University in one of the first local authority schemes in the country...

Podcast: Research Priority Setting: who, what, and why? Unidentified voices: So I think in the past there has been a lot of criticism of researchers in their so-called ivory towers and I think that's because very often they came up with research ideas that really had no practical application or ask...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has updated its standards for pre-registration education , which are applicable to providers of occupational therapy courses across the UK. The new standards will support the profession to meet the future demands of an ever-evolving heath and care...

On Tuesday 17 September 2019, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) celebrated the 20 winners of its annual Celebration of Excellence in Occupational Therapy Awards at the Shard, London. The awards recognise individuals’ lifelong contributions to the profession, and the dedicated...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a report Occupational therapy: Unlocking the potential of children and young people which outlines the role that occupational therapists play in improving the lives of children and young people with physical, learning and mental...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the City of Wolverhampton Adult Social Care occupational therapists were delighted to welcome Eleanor Smith, MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Adult Social Care, to Action for Independence last week. The visit to...

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Dissemination Centre is looking to develop a collection of NIHR Signals (short summaries of recent research) about depression in adults. They are looking for an experienced occupational therapist, who works in a community mental health service, to...

The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) is pleased to announce the launch of its promotional materials for World Occupational Therapy Day that will take place on the 27th October 2019. The theme for this year’s event is “Improving world health and wellbeing”. Promotional materials...

As an occupational therapist, you have the expertise to help us spread the message of the value of occupational therapy. A great way to spread messages far and wide is by engaging with the media. Not everyone has experience of dealing with the media on a regular basis – you may never have had any...

The Royal College of Occupational therapists (RCOT) has launched a report which outlines the integral role that occupational therapists play in the social care system. Part of the Improving Lives Saving Money series, the report outlines how the work of occupational therapists can relieve the...

The following definitions were published in September 2019 and reflect the definitions and terminology included in RCOT's Learning and development standards for pre-registration education.

Here you will find information about the role of RCOT Accreditors. This information was published in September 2019 and should be read in conjunction with RCOT's Learning and development standards for pre-registration education .

Here you will find details of RCOT’s ongoing Accreditation requirements, which education providers are obligated to address to maintain Accreditation. This information was published in September 2019 and should be read in conjunction with RCOT's Learning and development standards for pre-...

Here you will find all the relevant details about RCOT’s Accreditation Process, including the information education providers need to prepare for Accreditation or Re-accreditation. was published in September 2019 and should be read in conjunction with RCOT's Learning and development standards for...

Here you will find an overview of RCOT’s accreditation process. Please read this together with RCOT's Learning and development standards for pre-registration education (2019) .

Occupational therapists will consider all of your needs – physical, psychological, social and environmental. Their support can make a real difference giving a renewed sense of purpose, opening up new horizons, and changing the way you feel about the future.

A level results are out on 15 August. If you are still considering your options and looking at a career in healthcare, occupational therapy could be the move for you. Occupational therapy is an exciting and rewarding career and offers you the chance to make a difference, a high degree of...

Chief allied health professional leadership roles are needed to provide essential strategic leadership, a new NHS England guide has said. Investing in chief allied health professionals: insights from chief executives , from NHS England and NHS Improvement, gathers together insights from chief...

Two occupational therapists have won awards at NHS England’s Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Awards, out of the seven nominees who made the finals. Out of the three occupational therapist nominees for the AHP Workforce Award, Lindsay Pyne from Bromley Healthcare won for developing...

Conference We are currently in the process of planning our next Conference. If you would like to be involved in the process of planning for our Conference, please do get in touch with us at enquires.cotssmh@gmail.com . Keep up to date with our plans by reading our monthly newsletter sent to you at...

Conference 2024 The RCOT Specialist Section - Housing are delighted to announce their two-day conference ‘Influencing practice and sustainability’ in Coventry on Thursday 18 – Friday 19 April 2024. The conference will be a mix of presentations and workshops addressing hot topics and practice issues...

Members are invited to help set the future direction of occupational therapy research as part of a major agenda-setting project, by sharing the unanswered questions you have about occupational therapy. RCOT is working with the James Lind Alliance, a non-profit-making organisation funded by the...

NHS England and NHS Improvement have published a ‘Quick Guide’ to help improve health in care homes across England. The new guide titled ‘Quick Guide: Allied Health Professions enhancing Health in care homes’ is a supporting publication for the AHPs into Action programme. It aims to support AHPs...

Vox pops : ‘I’m looking forward to networking with other OTs to find out what’s going on in their areas’ ‘I’m delighted to see what’s going on in UK and around the world as well’ Dan Smith (DS): Hello and welcome to the RCOT podcast. I’m Dan Smith Daniela Donohoe (DD): And I’m Daniela Donohoe. DS:...

RCOT is partnering with the Skills for Care Accolades 2020 awards. The awards celebrate adult social care providers and individual employers committed to delivering high-quality care. The awards are an opportunity for social care providers, including RCOT members, to showcase their successes and...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is pleased to announce its partnership with the Skills for Care Accolades 2020 awards. The awards celebrate adult social care providers and individual employers committed to delivering high-quality care.

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Occupational therapists account for over a quarter of the shortlist in NHS England’s Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHP) Awards. They include all three nominations for the HEE Workforce Award, with Lindsay Pyne from Bromley Healthcare, Deborah Andrew from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough...

A new Allied Health Professions (AHP) social prescribing framework has been launched today at the International Social Prescribing Conference. Entitled ‘Driving forward social prescribing’ it has been established by The Royal Society for Public Health, NHS Improvement, NHS England and Public Health...

Why did the Royal College of Occupational Therapists support National Employability Day on the 28 June this year for the first time ever? Because this celebration was the perfect opportunity to shout about the hard work that occupational therapists do every day to keep people with health problems...

Here you will find information on RCOT’s Accreditation Process, designed for current and potential education providers delivering occupational therapy pre-registration programmes. This information provides insight into the expectations and requirements of the Accreditation Process and demonstrates...

Occupational therapists have an important contribution to make to the health and well-being of women during pregnancy and in the postnatal period. A small (but growing) number of occupational therapists work in specialist services for women who experience mental health issues during or after...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is currently developing a new vision, strategy and action plan for research and development to guide the profession’s progress and direction of travel over the next 5-10 years, which we anticipate will be published in the autumn. In order to...

Dr Stephanie Tempest, RCOT Professional Development Manager said : "We welcome this joint statement. The ability to analyse your practice and reflect on what went well and what could be improved is a crucial element of being an occupational therapist and is essential for CPD. This affirmation from...

Senior health leaders and politicians in England and Wales have visited two occupational therapy led vocational clinics (OTVoc Clinics) where occupational therapists are a key part of a pioneering new approach designed to help people with mental health and musculoskeletal problems stay in...

The Royal College of Occupational therapists (RCOT) has launched a new guide, ‘Care homes and equipment’ which sets out the principles for the assessment, maintenance and provision of equipment for residents of care homes.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Dissemination Centre is looking to develop a collection of NIHR Signals of relevance to occupational therapists. They are looking for occupational therapists to contribute.

Occupations therapists will star alongside other allied health professions (AHPs) in a live broadcast to inspire the next generation of AHPs. Launched by Health Education England (HEE) alongside NHS Health Careers and The WOW show, the programme takes place on 26 June at 10amn and includes a...

Professor Diane Cox has begun her first week as the new Chair of Council at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). She started her term on Monday 17 June at the Royal College’s Annual Conference in Birmingham. Elected on 4 June by an overwhelming majority of over 1500 votes, Professor...

Odeth Richardson is Chair of the BAOT/RCOT Council.

In an impassioned debate that posed the motion ‘This house believes that research is not core to being an occupational therapy practitioner, and is therefore not part on an occupational therapist’s professional identity’, delegates were challenged to vote on whether they fundamentally believe that...

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