First Minster and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) pledged support for the value of occupational therapy during the party’s spring conference in Glasgow. Nicola Sturgeon joined the College …
Read MoreCollege of Occupational Therapists helps develop new adaptations system for Wales
A new adaptations system will be rolled out across Wales after longstanding inconsistencies in the provision of housing adaptations for older and disabled people. The College of Occupational Therapists has …
Read MoreNHS providers calls for action on shortage of occupational therapists in England
A new report from NHS providers has sent a clear message to Health Education England to address the shortage of occupational therapists and other allied healthcare professions in workforce planning. …
Read MoreCommission’s report signals clear frontline role for occupational therapists
A Commission of leading care experts has set ‘meeting patient goals’ as the number one priority for improving older people’s care. The Commission, including representation from the College of Occupational …
Read MoreCollege launches new Improving Lives, Saving Money Campaign
The campaign launch of ‘Occupational therapy: improving lives, saving money’, timed to coincide with the start of OT Week 2015 on 2 November, saw a keynote address by Alistair Burt …
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