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The last issue of OTnews for 2023 has some exciting news from RCOT. We've introduced a special four-page feature discussing the importance of our EDB Strategy in realising RCOT's vision by 2027, emphasising equity and social justice. This feature showcases insights from members involved in its development and how it's motivating action.

In the November issue of OTnews , our newly co-opted EDB Representative, Thomas, summarised his attendance at an event about the next steps for the Welsh Government’s LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales . The action plan sets out the Welsh Government’s aims to make Wales the most LGBTQ+ friendly nation in...

Intellectually disabled people who are a vulnerable and marginalised group, often experience limited affordable, appropriate housing, which has led to inappropriate and unsafe housing choices (Casson, et al., 2021). They may also have complex needs such as over-sensitivity to environmental stimulus...

In April 2022 I was delighted to be awarded a research, innovation and practice development award from SS – People with Learning Disabilities. I was keen to give occupational therapy students an opportunity to participate in a combined clinical and research placement, but work pressures meant I was...

Join your profession as we come together on Wednesday 12–Thursday 13 June 2024 for 2024’s Annual Conference – #RCOT2024 . Thank you to all the members who told us what areas will matter most to our community over the next year. If you have a piece of research or idea you want to contribute to #...

2024 events and registrations Our regional contacts are back into the swing of hosting face-to-face events! So please keep a look out for dates/details in our newsletter and on our TeamUp events calendar. But also, be aware that these events are sometimes organised at short notice, so join our...

All SSIP members who have been a member for at least one year are welcome to apply: Applications open 1 January 2024; close 30 April 2024 Announcement of winners July 2024 Projects commence July 2024; finish September 2025 The awards can be used: To try out something new to further develop IP. To...

I attended the Learning Disability Professional Senate on 4 December. There are some new resources developed by the Senate that might be of interest to you. The ‘What If’ padlet has been developed to give information for the options available if you are worried about a person with a learning...

The Wales Region Committee is part of your local OT community here to help our members find support, networking, development, learning and funding opportunities. The committee is made up of volunteers from across Wales from a range of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, interests and localities...

Individuals with dementia and postural care needs are at risk of developing fixed postures, increasing their risk of pressure injury, contractures and pain. This can lead to challenges in delivering care, unnecessary hospital admission and can reduce dignity and quality of life. As the brain dies,...

On 17 October 2023, I was very privileged to be invited to the RCOT Celebration of Excellence in Occupational Therapy, along with a colleague. We had been invited as I had been successful in gaining the Constance Owens Liverpool Award for Service Development 2022-3 and my colleague, Hannah Henson,...

RCOT regional business plans are developed using four key aims to ensure a focus on activities to which positively impact the occupational therapy profession. RCOT strategy aims; Rise Up – We will rise up to be bold, progressive advocates and champions – raising our profile and voice so that more...

In September 2023 we reported the findings of our survey of children and young people’s occupational therapists working in the UK.

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has joined representatives from social care, health, education and trade unions in writing to the Prime Minister to share our concerns about recently announced changes to UK immigration policy and how this will impact our continued efforts to...

Council is leading a review of our governance, so that we can be a more responsive, focused and efficient organisation, able to deliver the greatest impact for our members and the wider profession. We’re looking for members to work with us in shaping the way we communicate, engage and consult with...

In November 2023 the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) launched the Principles for Preceptorship and NHS England (NHSE) released an AHP Preceptorship Standards and Framework . Both of these are d esigned to support allied health professionals (AHPs) through career transitions and to help...

We’re looking for two people who have experience of occupational therapy (OT) services, and an interest in research, to help us make sure the research we fund matters to the people who receive OT services, their families and carers, and the wider community. If you’re an occupational therapist or...

Over the past six months, we have been working with our community volunteers to re-imagine our current community model. These are questions we have already been asking volunteers in our current regional and Specialist Section communities. Our communities connect and lift up every occupational...

Do you find it a challenge to stay on top of recording your continuing professional development (CPD) and make sure you meet the HCPC standards? RCOT membership now includes free access to your very own CPD portfolio. We’ve teamed up with CPDme to give members access to an online platform and app...

Dear Victoria I am writing to reiterate why it's important to extend independent prescribing responsibilities to occupational therapists. This move would empower occupational therapists to provide precise, patient-centred care, in line with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and Major Conditions...

NHS England's Learner Support Funding (LSF) guidance document has been released. The LSF guidance covers all those starting and continuing a course from 1 September 2020 onwards and covers multiple allied health professions including OT. The new guidance lays out that – if you’re eligible – you can...

We’re happy to now launch our Equity, Diversity and Belonging Strategy 2024–2027 , following the EDB strategy consultation in August 2023.

Meet Manpreet, who recently started work as a Community Occupational Therapist for a local authority. Learn about Manni’s dream of using nature as a therapeutic tool and how she continues to learn through RCOT membership since qualifying as an OT.

You can choose the version of the strategy that works best for you. Do you want to download and keep the strategy? If so, the designed version could work best for you:

We are all very concerned and pained by the continuing conflict in Gaza and Israel with the increasing loss of innocent lives and the rapidly deepening humanitarian crisis. We welcome the news that a short ceasefire and release of some of the hostages has been agreed. We know that members care...

Eating Disorders Occupational Therapy Pathway Work Thanks again to all those eating disorder forum members who are working hard on this project. The date for the mental health specialist section conference has been announced for 1 March and we are hoping to launch the finalized document then! Here...

Research title: Occupational Therapists' Perceptions on the Use of Integrative Restoration (iRest) as a Stress Management Tool for Patients on the Waiting List for Occupational Therapy: A Qualitative Study Hello, my name is Antonio “Tony” Chew, and I am studying for MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-...

Why not consider expanding your networks, sharing your knowledge and contributing to your CPD. Get involved now! We have these opportunities available on our committee: Vice Chair: this role includes supporting the Chair and committee to ensure that we fulfill our core business aims and...

We will publish a three-year equity, diversity and belonging action plan, detailing the steps we will take towards realising our vision, by the end of January 2024. We will also publish an annual impact report on our progress and provide regular updates on our EDB-related activities in our...

In the wake of the Autumn Statement 2023, we have analysed the proposed reforms and initiatives that hold potential implications for healthcare and work. Supporting work and preventing dropout The recognition of proposals for an occupational health framework is promising, and we anticipate the...

Hear from Odeth Richardson, Chair of BAOT/RCOT Council and Steve Ford, Chief Executive of RCOT, on our Equity, Diversity and Belonging Strategy.

Links to our recent webinar recordings in case you missed them or want to watch them back again, including the latest legal update recording from Michael Mandelstam. Legal Updates with Michael Mandelstam Webinar DFG Necessary & Appropriate Home Hacks Toolkit (March 2023) with link to additional...

The Care Quality Commission has published its annual review of health and social care. A clue to their conclusions: the past year is described as “turbulent”. Ian Dilks, Chair of CQC, said: “The challenges described in this year’s State of Care are to some degree caused by a lack of joined-up...

This guide has been created by Foundations for Home Improvement Agencies but also has benefits for OTs to help our understanding of the support that some of our client’s might benefit from. It focuses on dealing with the issue of cold homes and helping vulnerable people who live in them. It goes...

Access the TEC paper (PDF) This fund aims to develop care-focused technology solutions that have the potential for wider rollout within the sector, and in doing so provide evidence to prioritise investments in care technology. The four projects receiving funding National Care Group will receive...

Occupational therapists support children, young people and their families to participate in the occupations that they want to do, need to do and are expected to do, at home and in school. This includes occupations across the domains of leisure (e.g. sports, gaming and rest), self-care (e.g...

As part of our new and improved member offer, we hosted the Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) course in June 2023. Members were invited to join OPC trainers Lucy Charles and Arul Hamill from New Zealand for three half-days, for a highly-subsidised rate. Leanne Rouse – a Specialist...

CYPF Conference is back and we are delighted to present our first face-to-face conference in five years! We invite members to join us at The Rep Theatre in Birmingham for a full-day event on Friday 8 November 2024. We seek to showcase high-quality, occupation-focused practice for occupational...

Commenting on yesterday’s Autumn Statement, Director of Practice and Innovation at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), Karin Orman, said: ‘Occupational therapists are essential for helping to identify and address the social, economic and environmental factors which influence people...

Statistics published by NHS Digital this week have revealed that around one in five children and young people aged 8 to 25 years could have a mental health disorder. Although the rates of probable mental disorders have stabilised across all age groups in 2023 (after a rise between 2017–2020), the...

We’ve carefully chosen and defined our key terminology. Each of these three concepts is vital, so while ‘EDB’ is a useful shortform, we don’t want it to become a meaningless acronym or minimise the individual elements’ importance. Equity Equity recognises differences and complexity in circumstances...

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