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Joseph Brunwin, Policy and Public Affairs Lead for England at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, comments on the announcement about social care reforms and an independent commission.

The occupational therapy (OT) workforce is under huge pressure. Increased demand coupled with workforce shortages is challenging OTs’ capacity to provide essential to people whose lives are impacted by long-term health conditions and disability.

Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement to provide more funding for NHS appointments.

Welcome to the December issue of OTnews!

Congratulations to our who have received RCOT awards for research or service improvements in 2024!

Discover Anna and Ciara’s inspiring OT journeys at Queen Margaret University. From overcoming challenges in forensic placements to the benefits of RCOT hip, learn how these students are shaping their futures in occupational therapy.

It’s essential that OTs are included in SEND reforms - our comment on government reforms to the SEND system.

Policy and Public Affairs Lead for Scotland at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Katie MacGregor commenting on the Scottish government’s proposed budget.

Our RCOT Carnduff Learner Forum is now the RCOT Carnduff Learner Peer Group

Responding to the Get Britain Working white paper

Welcome to the November issue of OTnews! This issue features the launch of our new campaign 'The power of occupational therapy - transforming health and social care', which you'll hear more of over the next 12 months.

Commenting on children’s social care reforms announced today, children and young people’s professional advisor at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Dr Sally Payne, said: ‘We welcome the reforms and hope that a focus on early help and prevention will ensure better outcomes for children, young people and families.