Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Walmsley has asked the Government what action it is taking to prevent unsafe discharges of frail and elderly people from hospital. The debate took place following …
Read MoreCollege of Occupational Therapists welcome inquiry into adult social care finances
The College of Occupational Therapists welcomes the news that the Communities and Local Government Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the financial sustainability of local authority adult social care …
Read MoreNicola Sturgeon supports the value of occupational therapy
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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