OT Week 2026

Participation Changes Everything is the focus for November's OT Week 2026 and the first step in a wider ambition to strengthen the profile of occupational therapy, influence the future of support and make the case for occupational therapy as part of the solution to some of society's biggest challenges
What impact do we want to see in OT Week 2026?
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Nominate – Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecturer
Closing soon, submit your nomination for our 2027 speaker
Revised Professional standards 2026
Discover what safe, effective and ethical practice looks like for the UK OT workforce
Building Health into Homes – update
See the impact already made by our new housing resources

 

Make the most of your membership

Use your CPD portfolio
Log, reflect on and maintain your CPD – in line with HCPC standards – with ease!
Join your networks
Engage with fellow members in our practice, professional and regional networks on RCOT Communities, your social learning platform
Explore your Digital Library
24/7 access to OT knowledge – e-books, journals and databases

Find a trusted occupational therapist

Browse our directory of independent HCPC-registered occupational therapists to find the right support for your needs, wherever you are in the UK.

Start your search

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Your membership, your growth, your future: join RCOT to access expert advice, CPD tools, insurance, networking and much more – everything you need to grow your occupational therapy career and make a bigger impact
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Featured occupational therapy events

A selection of events, from lectures, to masterclasses, to insight sessions, to cafés
Supervision for Leaders – 15/09
Understand the relationship between your leadership, organisational culture and quality supervision​
Resourcing yourself in independent practice – 15/09
Find out how you can build sustainable and resilient independent OT practice at this in-person course, led by Dr Áine O'Dea
Introduction to occupational formulation and measurable goals – 18/09
No matter your role or experience, join this Friday morning workshop to understand occupational formulation, its foundations and why it is important for practice

RCOT jobs board

Whether in the UK or internationally, in the NHS or private sector, our jobs board gives you at-a-glance details for a range of exciting and interesting roles. 

When you've found the right listing for your skills, just click the ‘Apply Now’ button to start your application and take that first step.