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How to unlock your new member benefits
By: RCOT 15 April, 2025
Use our how-to guide to unlock more from your hip.
More for your hip
By: RCOT 15 April, 2025
We’re introducing new member benefits and improved digital experiences, offering better value for our 36,000 .
The climate crisis is a health crisis – so what can we do?
By: Jacqueline Gordon 31 March, 2025
Jacqueline Gordon – Occupational Therapist at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BAOT Council Member for England and Clinical Sustainability Manager for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust – shares her knowledge on how you can make an impact on climate change and work more sustainably.
The inner strength of excellence that unlocks our potential - A BHM article
By: RCOT 25 March, 2025
Dr Blaine Robin reflects on a year of commemorating Black History Month, as Black excellence, through an occupational review of key events, achievements and excellence, that have been part of his life over the past 12 months.
How volunteering s your community and career
By: RCOT 25 March, 2025
Amy Howard has volunteered with RCOT since 2018. She shares her volunteering journey with us and the benefits she experienced from leading her community
It’s one thing to have a D portfolio, the real trick is making it work for you!
By: RCOT 25 March, 2025
The first ever Health Care Professions Council (HC) D week is here and is very well timed for occupational therapists!
Our five key takeaways for those transitioning to practice
By: RCOT 25 March, 2025
Move into practice with confidence, collaboration and professional growth as your guiding lights.
Changes to NHS England: we’re here to help
21 March, 2025
The news that NHS England, the istrative body responsible for managing and overseeing the NHS in England, is being abolished, will have left some of our feeling very uncertain about their job security.
‘Benefits are more than just financial ’ - our comment on the welfare reform green paper
11 March, 2025
UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Joseph Brunwin, comments on the UK government’s planned welfare reform green paper
New guideline scope on dementia: the consultation
11 March, 2025
We’re excited to announce the development of our new guideline: Maintaining meaningful occupations and maximising independence while living with dementia.
Come together at our first ever ' Day!
05 March, 2025
Connect with your professional body, network with your peers and grow your knowledge with our dynamic and thriving communities in June 2025!
A message for employers of the occupational therapy community
05 March, 2025
While D is an individual responsibility, we strongly encourage employers to actively and facilitate D opportunities.
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