Really looking forward to RCOT and Foundations Housing Without Delay guidance landing this summer. Thanks @housinglin.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social and Bangla Housing Association for inviting us.
For Race Equality Week, it’s a call to fix the housing system to reflect how people actually live. And it reinforces why OTs have such an important role here - shaping environments that support meaningful, culturally grounded lives.
Went to the Amar Bari, Amar Jibon report launch at the Lords yesterday. Powerful reminder of how functional overcrowding affects older Bangladeshi communities - homes that look big enough on paper but don’t work for real family life, especially when generations want to live together.
Great reflections from Anita on the importance of OT in social care! www.adass.org.uk/beyond-adapt...
There are over 3,800 OTs working in social care. Its so important their voice is heard as it develops proposals for long term reform of the sector. 👏
It was great to see Amy, Catherine and Anita representing the profession to the Casey Commission on social care this month.
Over 3,800 OTs work in social care - its key that their voices are heard by the commission as it sets out plans for reform.
www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...
Prevention and care closer to home are central to the UK Government’s 10-Year Health Plan - and OT is key to making it happen.
Over the next year, our message to govts across the UK is clear: timely OT support helps people stay well longer and prevents problems before they escalate. #RightTimeOT
Breakthroughs in neuroscience are transforming what’s possible — but without the right workforce in place, people risk missing out on the care they need.
Learn more 👉 www.neural.org.uk/workforce
#NeuroWorkforce #AlliedHealth #OccupationalTherapy
We're proud to join the Neurological Alliance and over 30 organisations calling for urgent action to strengthen, modernise and support the neuro workforce.
As the Modernisation Committee prepares its report, we hope to see action on:
• Accessibility of the estate
• Adjustments for MPs
• Procedures and practices
• Accessible information
• Inclusive language and behaviour
👉 Learn more via www.rcslt.org/news/inclusi...
🏛️ Everyone should be able to take part in our democracy.
RCOT joins RCSLT and 30+ organisations in the #InclusiveParliament coalition calling for a UK Parliament that works for everyone — including people with communication disabilities, difficulties or differences.
Happy #AHPsDay2025 to all Allied Health Professionals!
Together with fellow professional bodies and trade union partners, we're calling for continued investment, recognition and development of AHP support workers — a vital part of our workforce: loom.ly/ikuHCWI
📸Some more lovely photos from our event at RGU last week. It has been so interesting to learn about how occupational therapy was established in the UK and the pioneering role that Margaret Bar Fulton had in it.
Read more in this article: healthandcare.scot/stories/4281...
Kim & the other panel members spent 90 minutes giving evidence to the Senedd's Health & Social Care Committee.
Bluesky only allows for 3 minutes...please do check out the full session on Senedd.Tv tinyurl.com/yvwey64w
Here's a quick overview of Kim's evidence 👇
Thank you again Kim!
Huge thanks to @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social for tabling this motion in the Scottish Parliament recognising 100 years of Occupational Therapy.
It has been a week of celebrations with a special visit from HRH Princess Royal at Robert Gordon University yesterday 💚
We’re proud to be part of the #ChildHealthWorkforceAlliance — 25 organisations working to secure the workforce our children's need. Govt must make child health a priority in its NHS plan: buff.ly/gF261o1 #ChildHealth #ChildWellbeing #10YearPlan
🎥 Watch how good rehab changes lives: youtu.be/QSvZsZzr04A?...
📘 Through our Workforce Strategy, we’re championing a preventative, early-intervention OT workforce across England.
Read more: www.rcot.co.uk/support-the-...
It’s #RehabAwarenessWeek! Rehabilitation helps people live well at home and in their communities—and occupational therapy is central to making that happen.
OT-led reablement builds independence, reduces reliance on care, and supports timely hospital discharge.
Healthcare equipment is essential but access is under pressure.
OTs tell us delays and disruption are affecting patient safety, hospital discharge, and independence at home. We’ve raised these concerns with MPs and peers 👇
📖 Our latest blog: www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...
In recent weeks, the collapse of NRS Healthcare has created significant uncertainty and disruption for OTs across England and Northern Ireland.
You can read the reflections of our Director of Practice and Innovation, Karin Orman, as the situation develops
www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...
Hi - I'm Joe, from RCOT. Yesterday I dropped by Westminster to see the fantastic parliamentary reception from @parkinsons.org.uk . We heard from people with the condition, MPs and clinicians about the importance of the Parkinson's workforce, including OTs
