RCOT Policy UK
Account ran by Joe Brunwin, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Went to the Amar Bari, Amar Jibon report launch at the Lords yesterday. Powerful reminder of how functional overcrowding affects older Bangladeshi communities - homes that look big enough on paper but don’t work for real family life, especially when generations want to live together.
- For Race Equality Week, it’s a call to fix the housing system to reflect how people actually live. And it reinforces why OTs have such an important role here - shaping environments that support meaningful, culturally grounded lives.
- Really looking forward to RCOT and Foundations Housing Without Delay guidance landing this summer. Thanks @housinglin.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social and Bangla Housing Association for inviting us.
- Great reflections from Anita on the importance of OT in social care! www.adass.org.uk/beyond-adapt...
- There are over 3,800 OTs working in social care. Its so important their voice is heard as it develops proposals for long term reform of the sector. 👏
- Three occupational therapists represented the OT profession in evidence sessions for the Casey Commission on Social Care. FInd out more about the evidence sessions, our future plans and have your say in the Commission: loom.ly/uGfsqsI
- It was great to see Amy, Catherine and Anita representing the profession to the Casey Commission on social care this month. Over 3,800 OTs work in social care - its key that their voices are heard by the commission as it sets out plans for reform. www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...
- Prevention and care closer to home are central to the UK Government’s 10-Year Health Plan - and OT is key to making it happen. Over the next year, our message to govts across the UK is clear: timely OT support helps people stay well longer and prevents problems before they escalate. #RightTimeOT
- We're proud to join the Neurological Alliance and over 30 organisations calling for urgent action to strengthen, modernise and support the neuro workforce.
- Breakthroughs in neuroscience are transforming what’s possible — but without the right workforce in place, people risk missing out on the care they need. Learn more 👉 www.neural.org.uk/workforce #NeuroWorkforce #AlliedHealth #OccupationalTherapy
- 🏛️ Everyone should be able to take part in our democracy. RCOT joins RCSLT and 30+ organisations in the #InclusiveParliament coalition calling for a UK Parliament that works for everyone — including people with communication disabilities, difficulties or differences.
- As the Modernisation Committee prepares its report, we hope to see action on: • Accessibility of the estate • Adjustments for MPs • Procedures and practices • Accessible information • Inclusive language and behaviour 👉 Learn more via www.rcslt.org/news/inclusi...
- Happy #AHPsDay2025 to all Allied Health Professionals! Together with fellow professional bodies and trade union partners, we're calling for continued investment, recognition and development of AHP support workers — a vital part of our workforce: loom.ly/ikuHCWI
- Reposted by RCOT Policy UK📸Some more lovely photos from our event at RGU last week. It has been so interesting to learn about how occupational therapy was established in the UK and the pioneering role that Margaret Bar Fulton had in it. Read more in this article: healthandcare.scot/stories/4281...
- Reposted by RCOT Policy UKKim & the other panel members spent 90 minutes giving evidence to the Senedd's Health & Social Care Committee. Bluesky only allows for 3 minutes...please do check out the full session on Senedd.Tv tinyurl.com/yvwey64w Here's a quick overview of Kim's evidence 👇 Thank you again Kim!
- Reposted by RCOT Policy UKHuge thanks to @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social for tabling this motion in the Scottish Parliament recognising 100 years of Occupational Therapy. It has been a week of celebrations with a special visit from HRH Princess Royal at Robert Gordon University yesterday 💚
