Text reads 'Introducing our new Chief Executive, Gary Waltham' Gary is photographed in the bottom right, the RCOT logo is in the bottom right

We’re delighted to announce Gary Waltham as our new Chief Executive, joining us in the new year.

With over 20 years of experience in health leadership, we're confident Gary will help us continue to deliver for our members and champion our profession.

Read more: https://loom.ly/WX5tSvc

Love the ‘Well Begun, well done’ phrase for approaching placement delivery. #RCOTMembersDay

A black and white portrait of Margaret Barr Fulton

2025 marks 100 years of occupational therapy in Scotland. 💚

We’re proud to be in Edinburgh today for our first-ever Members’ Day – celebrating a century since Margaret Barr Fulton began her pioneering work as the UK’s first qualified occupational therapist.

#RCOTMembersDay

The entrance to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Metal rotating doors with a pillar infront.

An electronic sign inside the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Sign says 'Welcome to RCOT Members' Day - Registration and information desk'.

A tote bag and lanyards, both have the RCOT logo on them. The bag also has an illustration of people doing different occupations on it.

It’s here! RCOT Members’ Day has officially begun. 💚

We’re looking forward to a day full of connection, conversation and exploring the future of occupational therapy.

If you’re with us, don’t forget to use #RCOTMembersDay to share your highlights!

On the way to #RCOTMembersDay. Looking forward to some interesting sessions and networking opportunities. @thercot.bsky.social

A headshot of Gerry Mcfeely with the RCOT logo and the quote: “For me preparing the occupational therapy profession for 2035 and beyond is to revisit the past for guidance but always, always, to modernise and adapt in advance, however painful.” – Gerry Mcfeely, MacMillan Consultant Occupational Therapist, Vocational Rehabilitation.

What does OT need to thrive in 2035 and beyond?

Gerry is co-facilitating ‘Preparing the profession for 2035 and beyond’ at Members’ Day – exploring how OT can thrive in the years ahead.

📍Come along and add your voice in Edinburgh: https://loom.ly/vtaInmU

I know the feeling.