RCOT Policy UK
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Account ran by Joe Brunwin, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
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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...
Inclusive Parliament Coalition give oral evidence to Modernisation Committee | RCSLT
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🏛️ 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.
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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
Optimising the contribution of the Allied Health Professions support workforce 2025
A joint statement from several professional bodies and trade union partners, including RCOT, to strengthen, value and develop the allied health professions support workforce across the UK.
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📸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...
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Kim & 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!
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Huge 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 💚
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We’re proud to be part of the #ChildHealthWorkforceAlliance — 25 organisations working to secure the workforce our children's need. Govt must make child health a priority in its NHS plan: buff.ly/gF261o1 #ChildHealth #ChildWellbeing #10YearPlan
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🎥 Watch how good rehab changes lives: youtu.be/QSvZsZzr04A?...
📘 Through our Workforce Strategy, we’re championing a preventative, early-intervention OT workforce across England.
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Everyone should have the Right to Rehab | Sign the Petition
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It’s #RehabAwarenessWeek! Rehabilitation helps people live well at home and in their communities—and occupational therapy is central to making that happen.

OT-led reablement builds independence, reduces reliance on care, and supports timely hospital discharge.
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Healthcare equipment is essential but access is under pressure.

OTs tell us delays and disruption are affecting patient safety, hospital discharge, and independence at home. We’ve raised these concerns with MPs and peers 👇

📖 Our latest blog: www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...
Highlighting the importance of healthcare equipment
Joseph Brunwin, RCOT UK Policy and Public Affairs Manager, reflects on the lessons learned after the collapse of healthcare equipment provider, NRS
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In recent weeks, the collapse of NRS Healthcare has created significant uncertainty and disruption for OTs across England and Northern Ireland.

You can read the reflections of our Director of Practice and Innovation, Karin Orman, as the situation develops

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Standing together in challenging times – reflections on the collapse of NRS Healthcare
Blog about how we're supporting our members following the collapse of NRS Healthcare, a major equipment provider.
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Hi - I'm Joe, from RCOT. Yesterday I dropped by Westminster to see the fantastic parliamentary reception from @parkinsons.org.uk . We heard from people with the condition, MPs and clinicians about the importance of the Parkinson's workforce, including OTs