OTnews Aug/Sep

News, insights and shared learning on participation, prevention and breaking down barriers written by OTs, for OTs. The August/September issue is now available to RCOT members to read online anywhere, at any time
Open us just some of the stories from this issue
OTnews Aug/Sep front cover
OT Week 2026
Help us demonstrate how Participation Changes Everything
Our policy updates
Working with members, what impact and influence have we been delivering in your nation recently?
Our Research and Innovation fund is paused for 2026/27
We're strengthening the foundations of Research and Innovation at RCOT

 

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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. 

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