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Daniela Donohoe: Welcome to the RCOT podcast! My name’s Daniela Donohoe Dan Smith: And I’m Dan Smith Daniela Donohoe: And today’s episode is all about accessible learning. Dan Smith: We’ll be hearing from Amie, a qualified occupational therapist who also has first-hand experience of learning with a...

If you're a member of the RCOT, you can access the British, American, Australian and Canadian journals of occupational therapy free of charge. In each case, you first need to log in to this website, before clicking through to the journals. This is so the journals' websites can identify you as an...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is delighted to announce that it has been successful in its bid for support from the Challenge Fund, to run occupational therapy led vocational clinics based in GP surgeries. The successful application was one of only 19 (out of 900 applications)...

Make sure you complete the online membership survey. This is your opportunity to tell us about your experiences as a member of RCOT. The survey is online, and you will have received an email from Julia Scott with a link to the survey. It should take no more than 15 minutes to complete and your...

Recruitment shortages have a negative impact on the services we deliver. RCOT is gathering information from members on difficulties recruiting to occupational therapy posts to help ensure that staff can be readily recruited to from overseas. The Migration Advisory Committee advises the government...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) was delighted to welcome members of the Welsh Assembly at an event last week to celebrate the value of occupational therapy.

Book your place for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference 2019. The annual conference showcases the occupational therapy profession at its very best. The conference is at the prestigious International Conference Centre in the heart of Birmingham, and will take place from 17...

It’s 70 years since Aneurin Bevan and the then Labour government introduced the National Health Service. In Wales, we are rightly proud of our place in the history of the NHS with the Tredegar Medical Aid Society being a service that inspired Bevan in developing a system of health care that was...

There is a range of Occupational Therapy Week digital resources that you can download to support your promotional activities for this week. Use the Occupational Therapy Week logo and posters to brand your displays and notice boards, the Facebook cover image and Twitter headers for social media...

The RCOT Library is pleased to launch a new library catalogue portal which offers faster access to resources - including ebooks and electronic theses - and features better content displays throughout. The new portal has been designed with a modern, responsive interface that will work just as well...

The British Journal of Occupational Therapy is a leading peer-reviewed occupational therapy monthly journal that can only be accessed by members of RCOT as well as other international occupational therapy bodies and subscribers. During Occupational Therapy Week, which is 5-11 November 2018, we make...

The inaugural AHPs Day is being celebrated today, 15 October 2018, and RCOT is delighted to be supporting this important date in recognising the fundamental role AHPs play in health and social care. The foundations of the day were laid in April, when Carrie Biddle, a speech and language therapist,...

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is seeking to appoint a Chair of Council, with experience of providing strong non-executive leadership and an ability to uphold the principles of transparency and accountability. The role is open to both Lay and Registrant candidates. The closing date...

Commenting on the CQC State of Care report published today, Julia Scott, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists says:

Today is World Mental Health Day and you are invited to a national debate for allied health professionals where we seek to unveil and understand what are: the most innovative existing AHP workforce practices that, if scaled, could have a dramatic impact upon adult mental health today, and the AHP...

The Royal College is seeking to appoint an individual or group to undertake a contemporary assessment of occupational therapy research in the UK. The RCOT Research and Development Review launched on June 12 2017 and is a substantial piece of work focussed on revising and refreshing RCOT research...

I’m excited to announce that on World Mental Health Day, 10 th October, we are launching a national debate for allied health professionals . The debate, hosted as a three-week online workshop, will help the allied health professions unveil and understand the most impactful AHP workforce innovations...

Having worked at RCOT for nearly 20 years and not an occupational therapist, I’ve gained some unique perspectives of the profession. In my role as Quality Programme Manager, I’ve been involved in the production of many resources for members over the years. And to be fair, I’d like to think that I’...

The schemes offer a chance for those working in health and social care to gain a unique insight into the work of NICE, influence its work and gain access to a range of career enhancing opportunities. Fellows and scholars are supported through a series of workshops and access to an allocated adviser...

The World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) has launched promotional materials for World Occupational Therapy Day, which is on 27 October 2018. The theme for this year’s event is 'Celebrating Our Global Community'. Promotional materials include: Guide to World Occupational Therapy Day 2018...

The Council of Occupational Therapists in European Countries (COTEC) are requesting occupational therapists to self-nominate as experts in various domains of practice. In 2015, COTEC established a Register of Experts in line with the priorities identified by the European Targets for 2020 and the...

RCOT are pleased to announce a new film has just been released as a resource to compliment the RCOT NICE-accredited guidelines on the use of occupation focused practice in secure environments. It has been co-produced by staff and service users within the Yorkshire and Humber Network for the Royal...

As part of its ongoing work to raise awareness of the value of occupational therapy to MPs and decision-makers, RCOT welcomed Jackie Doyle-Price MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department of Health, as part of a visit to Thurrock health services recently. During the visit, Ms...

Following the launch of the Improving Lives Saving Money report, Getting my life back: occupational therapy promoting mental health and wellbeing, Luciana Berger, MP for Wavertree in Liverpool, and sponsor of the launch of the report in Westminster, requested a visit to an occupational therapy...

We have now published the call for applications for the 2019 RCOT Awards for Learning, Development and Research. The 2019 awards are to support activities commencing or taking place during 2019 calendar year. Applicants must be RCOT members at the time of applying. The closing date for receipt by...

Our technology partners are carrying out essential maintenance work to our database system beginning on Monday 20 August. This will be followed by an upgrade to the systems that connect the database with the website on Tuesday 21 August. During this time, members will be unable to log in to the...

Following some confusion over what NHS workers can expect from the recent pay deal, UNISON have issued a letter to all members in England to help clarify what they can expect in their pay packets over the next year. The following summarises the four different staff groups affected by the deal, and...

If you've been considering this lately, regardless of your age, you're in the right place. Keep your RCOT membership for only £6.14 a month! At RCOT, we understand the importance of feeling valued, heard, supported and connected to occupational therapy. We want to ensure you remain an active part...

Are you a student studying occupational therapy? You could become a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists today at a discounted fee. Why join? Student membership for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) will provide you with a range of resources and opportunities to...

The REAL LIVES photographic exhibition showcases confident images of active wheelchair users which have been proudly displayed on the walls at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The exhibition has come to RCOT headquarters and is on display in the lobby until the 7th August 2018.

Some of my best conversations and professional networking have taken place over a pizza. As UK Regional and Specialist Sections Manager I have seen first-hand the value and benefits of professional networks and also how much fun they can be! When I am out and about visiting members, I often meet...

Commenting on the new Centre for Ageing Better report, Homes that help: A personal and professional perspective on home adaptations , Karin Orman, Professional Practice Manager at RCOT says: “As this report highlights, most people want to stay in their own home and do not want to move to another...

Historical occupational therapy leaflets available to RCOT members To support the NHS70 celebrations this week, RCOT has published a collection of front covers from historical occupational therapy leaflets. The images are available here (to members only) and can be used to highlight how...

As a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists you are entitled to download and use the RCOT vintage leaflets in exhibitions and promotions relating to NHS 70 years celebrations. Please note the leaflets are for individual member use only. The leaflets must not be forwarded and must...

Commenting on NHS Improvement’s latest report which examines leadership of AHP’s in Trusts in England, Karin Bishop, Assistant Director, Professional Practice says: “Leadership of the AHP professions in NHS trusts has historically been inconsistent and often falls to a professional outside of the...

Maybe it is because occupational therapy is a predominately female profession that we have an unavoidable proportion that leaves the profession early, usually to have a family. But children inevitably grow up and thoughts about returning to practice emerge. So where to start? How do you get back on...

Commenting on the latest King's Fund report examining innovative models of general practice, Karin Bishop, Assistant Director Professional Practice says: “The Royal College of Occupational Therapists welcomes the King’s Fund report that examines innovative models of primary care , and crucially...

RCOT is delighted to release a video of the Strategic Intentions launch event which took place at Fishmonger’s Hall in London in May. The event was attended by RCOT’s Royal Patron, HRH the Princess Royal, and over 100 members who had contributed to the development of the renewed Strategic...

Dr Brian Hoare, occupational therapist, director and principal teacher, CP Teaching, and renowned figure in the field of cerebral palsy research delivered a keynote presentation for the RCOT Specialist Section – Children, Young People and Families’ conference in Belfast. He looked at evidence-based...

Speaking about building the right support for people with learning disabilities, autism, or both, Ray James, National Director - Learning Disability, NHS England, urged occupational therapists to send him their examples of good practice, 'ideally from people with lived experience', while also...

Paul Burstow, President of the Telecare Services Association, delivered an insightful presentation on the role of technology in social care in today’s plenary session at the RCOT annual conference in Belfast. The presentation looked at how technology had come on in leaps and bounds alongside...

Deirdre and Kate Grant delivered a keynote address at the RCOT annual conference and exhibition in Belfast in the first session held by the RCOT Specialist Section – People with Learning Disabilities. Deirdre and her teenage daughter Kate, who has Down's syndrome, spoke about how they successfully...

In an emotional, personal and deeply moving plenary speech, which received a standing ovation from delegates in the packed auditorium, Chris Pointon, co-founder of the #Hellomynameis campaign, reminded occupational therapists of the importance of introductions and 'human connections' in healthcare...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists is delighted to welcome this plan for health and social care in Wales. The proposed core values of a whole-system approach, focusing on health and wellbeing outcomes that matter to people and supporting people throughout their lives with a seamlessly...

The Health and Work Champions project between Public Health England and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists involves 60 occupational therapists and other professionals who are training the healthcare workforce to ask about health and work. Employment is one of the most important...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists is seeking to recruit two new members to act as external assessors for applications submitted to its Annual Awards for Learning, Development and Research. This is an exciting professional development opportunity for RCOT members to become involved in the...

Commenting on the report, Use of antipsychotic medication in care homes (published by the National Assembly for Wales, in May 2018) Professional Practice manager, Karin Orman says: “The Royal College of Occupational Therapists welcomes the recommendations in this report, in particular the...

Occupational therapists across all four corners of the country have, for the last year, been debating and deliberating the priorities and issues in mental health services. Reflecting back and analysing their responses and discussions has been a journey of enlightenment. Time and time again, I was...

This week, May 21 st – 27 th , is Dementia Awareness Week in most of the UK, also known as Dementia Action Week, and RCOT is delighted to announce the launch of a new CPD course to support professionals working with people with dementia-related impairments. The course has been developed in...

RCOT is pleased to announce that chief executive Julia Scott will deliver the opening speech at The Occupational Therapy Show on Wednesday 21 November in Birmingham. RCOT chief executive, Julia Scott, said: ‘We’re looking forward to opening The Occupational Therapy Show 2018 and meeting fellow...

The future of health and social care is in flux. Massive changes are afoot and indisputably necessary, and these changes will undoubtedly impact on the occupational therapy profession. It is against this backdrop that we set the direction of the organisation for the next five years with the...

Getting My Life Back: Occupational therapy promoting mental health and wellbeing is published Against a backdrop of increasing pressures on mental health services, a new report from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) highlights the importance of prevention and early intervention in...

RCOT is delighted with the announcement by the Welsh government that the NHS bursary will continue for 2019 cohorts. The bursary covers tuition fees for students studying allied health professions like occupational therapists, midwives and nurses, on the condition they commit to working in Wales...

The Education and Research team at RCOT have opened up a six-month informal review into the implementation of the Career Development Framework: guiding principles for occupational therapy (2017) . The review seeks to gather feedback from early adopters into how they are using the Career Development...

Leading figures from RCOT have been selected to present key research findings at the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress 2018, to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 21 to 25 May 2018.

RCOT has decided to review its suite of evidence-based resources. This is an important process to ensure that the resources we offer are fit for purpose and will best meet members’ needs. As part of this process we have reviewed the remit of the Supporting Practice, Evidence and Resources (SPEaR)...

Occupational therapy and complexity: defining and describing practice - the long awaited publication being launched at the RCOT Annual Conference - is now available for pre-order.

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), in collaboration with other leading professional bodies in health care, are delighted to announce the publication of the second edition of the national guidelines, Spasticity in adults: management using botulinum toxin.

Here at the College, we have been thinking about leadership a lot lately. In this blog, I will share some of the questions we have been considering, my thoughts in response to these and what we, as a College, are doing for members. Ultimately I hope to provoke thought and reflection because for me...

The Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery in England by the Institute of Apprenticeships.

RCOT are delighted to announce that the Memorandum of Understanding: Improving health and care through the home has been refreshed and published.

The feasibility of the AHP Fitness for Work Advisory Report for the purposes of Statutory Sick Pay has been confirmed.

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists is aware of potential problems some of our students have experienced with the Student Loans Company. We have been in contact with UNISON on your behalf and would like pass on the advice we have been given to you directly. Firstly, if you have been...

Julia Scott, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, responsds to Jeremy Hunt’s speech outlining seven key principles for reforming social care.

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists is delighted to publish its official pledge to support the ‘Stopping over medication of people with a learning disability, autism or both (STOMP)’ campaign.

Commenting on the Local Government Association (LGA's) call for more funding to prevent falls, Karin Orman, Professional Practice Manager at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists says:

You can share your views on workforce challenges in adult social care by taking part in a consultation run by Skills for Care.

Ruth Crowder, former policy officer for Wales at RCOT, has been appointed as the new chief therapies adviser for Wales.

Chief executive Julia Scott comments on NatCen’s latest British Social Attitudes Survey (BSA), which found that dissatisfaction with the NHS was at its highest level for ten years.

Following the recent Government announcement to allow post-graduate pre-registration students the opportunity to access standard student loan packages, The Council of Deans for Health have published a comprehensive briefing update which will be of particular interest to our colleagues in Higher...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists welcomes the publication of new NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) Quality Standards for Adults with Parkinson’s disease.

Council is the Board of Directors and Trustees of the Royal College and British Association of Occupational Therapists.

‘Minor Adaptations Without Delay’ (2006) is being reviewed to see if, and how, it needs to be revised. Please help with this by taking part in our survey.

The Professional Record Standards Body is an organisation that is developing standards for information sharing across health and social care to facilitate better and safer care, and works with the public and professionals to define the standards needed for good care records.

I remember some thirty plus years ago typing into my first computer (a BBC Model B): 10 PRINT “Hello!” 20 GOTO 10 RUN. Fast forward to present day and seeing “Hello!” written on a screen over and over has lost its magic, as the phone in our pocket now far exceeds anything the glorious BBC model B...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is delighted to announce it will be hosting its first ‘virtual’ conference on 27th February 2018.

Download your RCOT member logo and guide about using the logo. You will find versions of the logo suitable for web/digital and print use, as well as in English,Welsh and bilingual English,Welsh. Use the new RCOT member logo which you can download here.

This demonstrates that you are a member of the body that sets the professional and educational standards for occupational therapy in the UK.

The government has launched a consultation on its proposals to change the eligibility criteria for the Blue Badge scheme to include people with non-physical conditions. The aim is to ensure that those people with the greatest need have access to badges, while ensuring the scheme remains sustainable...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists is seeking to appoint an individual or group to undertake a review of its current practice education resources and how these are used to inform occupational therapy practice education in today’s settings.

Dear Mr. Hunt, Belated congratulations on your expanded role as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. As a leader of a membership organisation representing 34,000 professionals who work in both health and social care, I sincerely hope that this means we can look forward to genuine...

The Royal College had a huge response to Occupational Therapy Week in November 2017 with so many of you, our members, really getting stuck in - organising local events and activities, engaging with your local community and health providers. A huge thank you to all who got involved and contributed...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is asking its members to help build up the bank of evidence that will demonstrate how patient care could be improved if prescribing responsibilities were extended to qualified occupational therapists. Did you know that occupational therapists can...

Every year, members of the Royal College are invited to nominate their colleagues for a Fellowship of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, or a Merit Award in recognition of their special contribution to the profession.

RCOT is delighted to announce that the programme has been released and registrations are open for our flagship Learning Together party. The event, taking place on February 27, 2018, at RCOT HQ, will bring together a cross-section of professionals to generate debate, discuss ideas and form an action...

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is delighted to announce the publication of the second edition of the practice guidelines for working with people undergoing total hip replacement.

"I read with interest this recent article as the issues facing hospital emergency departments are the very issues we as occupational therapists are best qualified to help ease. Complex and serious conditions, particularly amongst the elderly and challenges in helping patients return home after a...

RCOT are working together with Macmillan Cancer Support and Quality Health on a survey to collect workforce data about occupational therapists and support workers who contribute to assessing, treating and supporting adults living with cancer, whether in cancer specialist or generalist roles. This...

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