30 October 2023
Meet our updated AHP principles of practice-based learning
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24 October 2023
Do you feel confident using health informatics? New AHP digital resource coming soon
NHS England's (NHSE) Digital Academy for Health and Care have commissioned the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) to develop a learning resource which...
24 October 2023
Response to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza
In response to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, Steve Ford, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, said: ‘Like many of our members I am deeply concerned at the continuing devastating situation in Israel and Gaza, where thousands of innocent people have lost their...
23 October 2023
This October's OTnews update
18 October 2023
Rehab needs to be properly staffed, says Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Commenting on new NICE recommendations that the amount of rehabilitation time offered to people who have had a stroke needs to increase, Head of Practice and Workforce at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), Suhailah Mohamed, said: ‘Rehabilitation is essential after a stroke and can...
13 October 2023
Celebrating allied health professions (AHPs) day!
It’s a day to understand, recognise and celebrate the fundamental role AHPs have in transforming health, care and wellbeing for patients and citizens. Suzanne Rastrick, Chief Allied Health Professions Officer for NHS England Our profession often sees us working with other AHPs to deliver the...
12 October 2023
The benefits of occupational therapy in social care need to be recognised, says Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Commenting on the Skills for Care State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in...
04 October 2023
Access to vital therapies for children and young people impacted by cost-of-living crisis
The cost-of-living crisis is making it more difficult for children and young people to access the therapies and interventions they need, say almost two-thirds ( 65% ) of paediatric occupational therapists. These results stem from our newly released children and young people's survey 2023. The...
03 October 2023
Explore the updated principles of practice-based learning
This year, working with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), we have jointly led eight other professional bodies to update our...
02 October 2023
Boost your research in 2024 with one of our Research Foundation grants
Are you pursuing a career in occupational therapy research in 2024? Through our Research Foundation grants you can apply for one of up to five awards totalling up to £140,000 – all to develop...