We're RCOT. Championing #OccupationalTherapy and helping achieve life-changing breakthroughs for our members, the people they support and society as a whole.https://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mltawgcf4g2fMeet Norma 👋 An RCOT member for nearly 20 years, staying connected, learning from others and growing with the profession. A reminder that behind every OT is a community that gets it https://bit.ly/3QPSpqK 14 May 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltawgcf4g2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mkpuhu53xi26More than half (56%) of OTs say they can't provide the level of support children require and only 39% report fully staffed teams 📉 There is a clear opportunity through the proposed “experts at hand” service. But without the capacity to deliver it, children will miss out ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cT51F430 Apr 2026 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpuhu53xi26https://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mk6hgojfr72zEmployers play a key role in shaping those first OT experiences, from strong supervision to creating team cultures where people feel supported and able to grow. Our new Early Career Principles offer practical guidance to help make that happen 👉 https://bit.ly/4svxSF223 Apr 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6hgojfr72zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mjhtxeyptj2vWhen might a child benefit from seeing an occupational therapist? We’ll let OT Lizzie answer that👇 Children and young people may need different types of support at different times. We’ve broken them down into three rough categories ➡️ https://bit.ly/47gYBO414 Apr 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhtxeyptj2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mhvr7e6oyy2hSay hello to Amber at our Spotlight on Parenting event in Birmingham on 20 April. 📍 Don't miss out on your member-exclusive early bird ticket to this practical, creative and occupation-focused event. CPD, networking and collaboration guide this event. See the full agenda 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rUOOov25 Mar 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvr7e6oyy2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mhbgij4jyl2nOccupational therapy in schools is evolving 💚 More OTs are working in classrooms, supporting whole-school approaches and helping children take part in everyday routines that support their development and wellbeing. 'What matters most is children’s natural context.' More 👉 https://bit.ly/4tJ5nFW17 Mar 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbgij4jyl2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mgxeqgjon22oGary and Odeth visited OTs across Northern Ireland last week, hearing directly about the pressures teams are facing and the impact OT-led services are making. Their reflections are now live: https://bit.ly/4s02uzh13 Mar 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxeqgjon22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mgfsnmtgha2nGood news for children, families and OTs 👏 The new schools White Paper recognises occupational therapy through the ‘Experts at Hand’ model, giving schools earlier specialist help. Next focus: funding, workforce capacity and delivery. 💚 More updates soon.06 Mar 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfsnmtgha2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mgdbxgpog52sYouth unemployment is rising and too many young people are falling through the gaps. We’ve told the Alan Milburn Review why occupational therapists must be part of the solution. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4sa7yR8 https://bit.ly/40uVZZ205 Mar 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdbxgpog52shttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mgaqb73tl62nPlans for an 'experts at hand' service could improve access to specialist support in schools. But the workforce is already under pressure. RCOT’s Karin Orman told @tesmagazine.bsky.social the investment is welcome, but funding must reach frontline teams. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3N7kqZo https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/dfe-warned-new-experts-hand-wont-arrive-fast-enough04 Mar 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgaqb73tl62nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mfu6bdsmtt2oOTs now have a stronger voice in Parliament. A new All-Party Parliamentary Group for AHPs brings MPs and Peers together to focus on the workforce. We’ll make sure occupational therapy expertise helps shape national decisions. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3P2WgzO27 Feb 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu6bdsmtt2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mfu5uthon62sOur new restrictive equipment guidance is now live. 📣 
Practical support to help Occupational Therapists make safe, ethical decisions. Download your copy here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/48KrF0927 Feb 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu5uthon62shttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mfrp3oogde2oGary has kicked off his UK visits in Scotland. Two days meeting OTs in Edinburgh and Glasgow – hearing about workforce pressures, innovation and prevention in action. Your voices will shape our next steps. Read more in the blog 👉 https://bit.ly/4tJ54e726 Feb 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrp3oogde2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mfp6fhzypd2rIndependent OT practice is demanding - but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us in London for a one-day training event to help you sustain your work, diversify income an build a future-proof practice. 📆 11 March 2026 | 9.30am – 5pm 👉 https://bit.ly/4rK9Abb25 Feb 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfp6fhzypd2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mfmulfajtg26🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ History Month Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Niall Kirrane talks about simple actions that can create social change and explores how we can support LGBTQIA+ people using occupational therapy services. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4b7PLV124 Feb 2026 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmulfajtg26https://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mfmulf7epq27🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ History Month Niall Kirrane reflects on activism through an occupational lens and how everyday actions shape social change in occupational therapy. 📹 https://bit.ly/4b7PLV1 Explore more LGBTQIA+ History Month content in our Communities space where members share ideas and experiences.24 Feb 2026 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmulf7epq27https://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mfmo5vmtct2mChildren thrive when support is in place early. The schools White Paper recognises the role of OTs in schools and neighbourhood teams. Now we need workforce and funding to turn ambition into action. Read more in our response. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MGWgVG24 Feb 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmo5vmtct2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mfcm2tfded2oMandy didn’t expect her school-based placement to reshape her confidence, but it did. Working independently, leading a handwriting project and supporting pupils through transition helped her see just how much OT can offer in education. 📘 Read Mandy’s full story: https://bit.ly/4b8W6Ag 20 Feb 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcm2tfded2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mf2zkffhet2sWFOT Congress wrapped up on a high. 52 RCOT members took part – sharing research and building global connections. AI in practice and draft early career standards sparked strong interest. New BJOT opportunities are already emerging.17 Feb 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2zkffhet2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3meqyqshchd24Gary’s first month reflections: what you’ve told him so far 👋 Over 100 members met, visits across the UK, and lots of honest conversations. Gary’s shared what he’s hearing from OTs and how your insights are shaping his next steps. Read the blog: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MtONZL13 Feb 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqyqshchd24https://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3meqxtyes3u2rDid you know you can qualify as an occupational therapist through an apprenticeship? Combining paid work (80%) with learning (20%) through an employer such as the @NHS or a social care service – there's more than one route to OT 🎓 How has work-based learning supported you or your team? 💬 13 Feb 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqxtyes3u2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3meoh7rrnic2oWe bring far more to social care than equipment & adaptations. Amy Howard explores the role of OTs in Care Act assessments, prevention & early intervention & how this supports personalised care & allows people to do the occupations they want & need to do Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4tqBDNK 12 Feb 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3meoh7rrnic2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mem5j4urzv2rStrong UK leadership at the 19th WFOT Congress today. Karin Orman shared clear, practical insight on innovation and practice development, adding real value to global discussions about occupational therapy. #WFOT202611 Feb 2026 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mem5j4urzv2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3megzdmcneu2fOT is complex, simplifying it is our strength 💚 In the RCOT Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture 2026, Sue Parkinson will explore how OTs break down tasks, routines and activities to help manage complexity and sustain what matters. Anyone with an interest in OT can save a spot https://bit.ly/49Yr1OC09 Feb 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3megzdmcneu2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3megz7zqjef2wAdult social care is changing & occupational therapy needs to be visible. As the Casey Commission looks ahead - we want to hear about how OT is preventing, reducing or delaying the need for formal care, supporting people to live the lives they want. Share yours 👉 https://bit.ly/4bEof2j09 Feb 2026 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3megz7zqjef2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3me7faydadr2v4/5 occupational therapists have seen demand increase in our new research. Over half can’t provide the needed equipment/adaptations, leaving many people waiting months. We’re using this evidence to drive action 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qV62SH https://www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/uk-ot-workforce-2024-25-results-now-published-bjot06 Feb 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7faydadr2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mdzkbtfw332qWe’ve published our Manifesto ahead of the Holyrood 2026 elections, setting out six practical priorities to strengthen prevention, rehabilitation & community care in Scotland. Read the Manifesto & share it with your networks, local candidates & system leaders 👉 https://bit.ly/4qXElZF #Holyrood26 https://rcot.co.uk/Scotland2604 Feb 2026 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdzkbtfw332qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mdvfxltvjh2mRace Equality Week exists to turn awareness into action. 🤝 With this year’s theme #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs, we’re reminded that progress happens when everyone plays a part. We’re taking part in the 5-Day Challenge, focusing on learning & everyday actions that help build a more inclusive workplace. 02 Feb 2026 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvfxltvjh2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mdsuyirpvi2b21 years of #LGBTHistoryMonth 🌍 Science & Innovation is the theme highlighting the impact LGBTQIA+ people have had on everyday life, from healthcare & technology. While recognising the past harms they have faced through the misapplication of science & why inclusive voices matter for the future 🙌 01 Feb 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdsuyirpvi2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thercot.bsky.social/post/3mdnr7kg7tz2q94% of fit notes still say 'not fit for work' and that’s a missed opportunity. OTs are well placed to shift to 'may be fit' with the right support. This session builds confidence using fit notes in practice. Join here 👉 https://bit.ly/4t46n7430 Jan 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:53cmy55yapf7qrhjj4635w4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnr7kg7tz2q