Royal College of Occupational Therapists Scotland
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Policy and public affairs updates from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists in Scotland.
Account monitored Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Account monitored Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
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Did you miss my webinar last month with @dementiacommunity.bsky.social . You can watch Connecting You to Support: Integrating Rehabilitation for People with Dementia on their YouTube channel
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2 @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #RightTimeOT
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2 @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #RightTimeOT
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Did you miss my webinar last month with @dementiacommunity.bsky.social . You can watch Connecting You to Support: Integrating Rehabilitation for People with Dementia on their YouTube channel
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2 @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #RightTimeOT
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2 @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #RightTimeOT
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Two weeks and counting and just a few places left. Get in touch if you’re interested before we allocate them to our teams.
We are absolutely thrilled that Professor Leeanne Carey and Dr Liana Cahill from Australia are coming to Edinburgh to deliver the only in person SENSe workshop this year in the UK. We are now taking notes of interest. Please see the flyer for details.
November 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Two weeks and counting and just a few places left. Get in touch if you’re interested before we allocate them to our teams.
To continue celebrations for #OTWeek25 watch this video from NHS Careers about OT behind the scenes. Hear from Michelle, NHS Lothian acute team lead for Children and Young People about her role 📹💚 www.careers.nhs.scot/blog/ahps-be...
AHPs behind the scenes: exploring the role of an occupational therapist | NHSScotland Careers
Watch our 360 videos to find out what it's like to be an occupational therapist in the NHS.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
To continue celebrations for #OTWeek25 watch this video from NHS Careers about OT behind the scenes. Hear from Michelle, NHS Lothian acute team lead for Children and Young People about her role 📹💚 www.careers.nhs.scot/blog/ahps-be...
Excellent video highlighting some of the wonderful teams occupational therapists work in. Huge well done to all involved 👏💚
🎉 It’s Occupational Therapy Week! 🎉
Some of our fantastic OTs at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary are here to share what they do and why it matters.
#OTWeek #OccupationalTherapy #ProudToBeNHSG #OTWeek2025 #EmpoweringLives #OccupationalTherapy #NHSGrampian #TeamGrampian
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Some of our fantastic OTs at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary are here to share what they do and why it matters.
#OTWeek #OccupationalTherapy #ProudToBeNHSG #OTWeek2025 #EmpoweringLives #OccupationalTherapy #NHSGrampian #TeamGrampian
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November 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Excellent video highlighting some of the wonderful teams occupational therapists work in. Huge well done to all involved 👏💚
💭"And trust me, if it's helped me, it'll help you"
Compelling reflections from occupational therapy patient Paul. Improved physical health, improved mental health and Paul has been able to return to work.
This is the power of occupational therapy 💚
#OTWeek25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaRT...
Compelling reflections from occupational therapy patient Paul. Improved physical health, improved mental health and Paul has been able to return to work.
This is the power of occupational therapy 💚
#OTWeek25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaRT...
Patient feedback
YouTube video by NHS Lanarkshire
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November 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
💭"And trust me, if it's helped me, it'll help you"
Compelling reflections from occupational therapy patient Paul. Improved physical health, improved mental health and Paul has been able to return to work.
This is the power of occupational therapy 💚
#OTWeek25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaRT...
Compelling reflections from occupational therapy patient Paul. Improved physical health, improved mental health and Paul has been able to return to work.
This is the power of occupational therapy 💚
#OTWeek25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaRT...
#RightTimeOT: OT in Scotland 💚
The Scottish Government's Population Health Framework focuses on community-based care. OTs are already working across these services to reduce health inequalities, save money and improve outcomes. To grow community-based services, OT must be central to future planning.
The Scottish Government's Population Health Framework focuses on community-based care. OTs are already working across these services to reduce health inequalities, save money and improve outcomes. To grow community-based services, OT must be central to future planning.
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#RightTimeOT: OT in Scotland 💚
The Scottish Government's Population Health Framework focuses on community-based care. OTs are already working across these services to reduce health inequalities, save money and improve outcomes. To grow community-based services, OT must be central to future planning.
The Scottish Government's Population Health Framework focuses on community-based care. OTs are already working across these services to reduce health inequalities, save money and improve outcomes. To grow community-based services, OT must be central to future planning.
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Right Support, Right Time – Unlocking the Power of OT is driving change across the UK.
Let’s show how local practice has national impact and why timely support matters. Share your stories, tag us and use #OTWeek25 and #RightTimeOT to join the conversation. 💚
Let’s show how local practice has national impact and why timely support matters. Share your stories, tag us and use #OTWeek25 and #RightTimeOT to join the conversation. 💚
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Right Support, Right Time – Unlocking the Power of OT is driving change across the UK.
Let’s show how local practice has national impact and why timely support matters. Share your stories, tag us and use #OTWeek25 and #RightTimeOT to join the conversation. 💚
Let’s show how local practice has national impact and why timely support matters. Share your stories, tag us and use #OTWeek25 and #RightTimeOT to join the conversation. 💚
🥳Huge thanks to Jackie Baillie MSP for tabling this motion in the Scottish Parliament celebrating Occupational Therapists. We are grateful for your continued support.
Read more about our campaign on our website: www.rcot.co.uk/support-the-...
#RightTimeOT💚
Read more about our campaign on our website: www.rcot.co.uk/support-the-...
#RightTimeOT💚
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🥳Huge thanks to Jackie Baillie MSP for tabling this motion in the Scottish Parliament celebrating Occupational Therapists. We are grateful for your continued support.
Read more about our campaign on our website: www.rcot.co.uk/support-the-...
#RightTimeOT💚
Read more about our campaign on our website: www.rcot.co.uk/support-the-...
#RightTimeOT💚
OT Week 2025 is here!
Across the week we'll be promoting "Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT".
And showcasing the benefits of prevention & early intervention in community care.
#OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
Find out more and download your OT Week resources: tinyurl.com/mszz497e
Across the week we'll be promoting "Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT".
And showcasing the benefits of prevention & early intervention in community care.
#OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
Find out more and download your OT Week resources: tinyurl.com/mszz497e
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
OT Week 2025 is here!
Across the week we'll be promoting "Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT".
And showcasing the benefits of prevention & early intervention in community care.
#OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
Find out more and download your OT Week resources: tinyurl.com/mszz497e
Across the week we'll be promoting "Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT".
And showcasing the benefits of prevention & early intervention in community care.
#OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
Find out more and download your OT Week resources: tinyurl.com/mszz497e
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Join us as we kick off #OTWeek25 with ‘From crisis to prevention: Leading the future of occupational therapy’ 💚
Hear from OTs across the UK on early intervention, prevention and leadership for the future.
Book your space: https://loom.ly/7C2Y6Ak
#RightTimeOT
Hear from OTs across the UK on early intervention, prevention and leadership for the future.
Book your space: https://loom.ly/7C2Y6Ak
#RightTimeOT
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join us as we kick off #OTWeek25 with ‘From crisis to prevention: Leading the future of occupational therapy’ 💚
Hear from OTs across the UK on early intervention, prevention and leadership for the future.
Book your space: https://loom.ly/7C2Y6Ak
#RightTimeOT
Hear from OTs across the UK on early intervention, prevention and leadership for the future.
Book your space: https://loom.ly/7C2Y6Ak
#RightTimeOT
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♦️Personal Leadership Programme♦️
NOW OPEN for 2026 Cohort
Limited availability so APPLY NOW:
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NOW OPEN for 2026 Cohort
Limited availability so APPLY NOW:
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October 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
♦️Personal Leadership Programme♦️
NOW OPEN for 2026 Cohort
Limited availability so APPLY NOW:
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NOW OPEN for 2026 Cohort
Limited availability so APPLY NOW:
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#Bemoreelizabeth
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⏰ Just two weeks to go until #OTWeek25!
This year’s campaign, Right Support, Right Time, is all about prevention and early intervention – helping people sooner, easing pressure across services and showing how OT is part of the solution. 💚
Explore resources: https://loom.ly/v5YRdHQ
#RightTimeOT
This year’s campaign, Right Support, Right Time, is all about prevention and early intervention – helping people sooner, easing pressure across services and showing how OT is part of the solution. 💚
Explore resources: https://loom.ly/v5YRdHQ
#RightTimeOT
October 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
⏰ Just two weeks to go until #OTWeek25!
This year’s campaign, Right Support, Right Time, is all about prevention and early intervention – helping people sooner, easing pressure across services and showing how OT is part of the solution. 💚
Explore resources: https://loom.ly/v5YRdHQ
#RightTimeOT
This year’s campaign, Right Support, Right Time, is all about prevention and early intervention – helping people sooner, easing pressure across services and showing how OT is part of the solution. 💚
Explore resources: https://loom.ly/v5YRdHQ
#RightTimeOT
Earlier this year I attend an event which brought together experts from lived experience, healthcare, academia, industry and government to discuss the current evidence around Hospital at Home and where more research is needed. Read the report here:
acmedsci.ac.uk/file-downloa...
acmedsci.ac.uk/file-downloa...
October 20, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Earlier this year I attend an event which brought together experts from lived experience, healthcare, academia, industry and government to discuss the current evidence around Hospital at Home and where more research is needed. Read the report here:
acmedsci.ac.uk/file-downloa...
acmedsci.ac.uk/file-downloa...
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#ICYMI A plaque has been unveiled at a north-east hospital to honour Margaret Barr Fulton MBE, the UK’s first qualified occupational therapist.
Read more: www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/se...
📽️ Video kindly courtesy of STV News.
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Read more: www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/se...
📽️ Video kindly courtesy of STV News.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#ICYMI A plaque has been unveiled at a north-east hospital to honour Margaret Barr Fulton MBE, the UK’s first qualified occupational therapist.
Read more: www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/se...
📽️ Video kindly courtesy of STV News.
@rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social
Read more: www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/se...
📽️ Video kindly courtesy of STV News.
@rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social
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Our OTs at ESHT say 'everyday is an AHP day'. Celebrating our OT teams and AHP colleagues today and always.
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#ESHTOT #AHPday
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#ESHTOT #AHPday
October 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Our OTs at ESHT say 'everyday is an AHP day'. Celebrating our OT teams and AHP colleagues today and always.
@eshtahps.bsky.social
@rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social
@eshtnhs.bsky.social
#ESHTOT #AHPday
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#ESHTOT #AHPday
📸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...
Read more in this article: healthandcare.scot/stories/4281...
September 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
📸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...
Read more in this article: healthandcare.scot/stories/4281...
🥳It's self management week 🥳
The campaign highlights what self management can look like, why it is important and provides insights and examples of good practice. More information on what all is included on the ALLIANCE website:
www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/bo...
The campaign highlights what self management can look like, why it is important and provides insights and examples of good practice. More information on what all is included on the ALLIANCE website:
www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/bo...
Book now for Self Management Week 2025 - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
The full schedule for Self Management Week 2025 can now be found here. The ALLIANCE hosts a Self Management celebration annually, celebrating self management across Scotland with a range of events, AL...
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September 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🥳It's self management week 🥳
The campaign highlights what self management can look like, why it is important and provides insights and examples of good practice. More information on what all is included on the ALLIANCE website:
www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/bo...
The campaign highlights what self management can look like, why it is important and provides insights and examples of good practice. More information on what all is included on the ALLIANCE website:
www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/bo...
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 💚
It has been a week of celebrations with a special visit from HRH Princess Royal at Robert Gordon University yesterday 💚
September 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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 💚
It has been a week of celebrations with a special visit from HRH Princess Royal at Robert Gordon University yesterday 💚
🥳Read more about the good news we shared for Social Work Occupational Therapists in this month's OT News
September 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🥳Read more about the good news we shared for Social Work Occupational Therapists in this month's OT News
📸The photos are in from our AHPFS event last week... it's great to see so many people coming together to celebrate the diverse professions across Scotland.
🥳Reminder of our manifesto and asks here: www.ahpf.org.uk/Allied_Healt...
🥳Reminder of our manifesto and asks here: www.ahpf.org.uk/Allied_Healt...
September 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
📸The photos are in from our AHPFS event last week... it's great to see so many people coming together to celebrate the diverse professions across Scotland.
🥳Reminder of our manifesto and asks here: www.ahpf.org.uk/Allied_Healt...
🥳Reminder of our manifesto and asks here: www.ahpf.org.uk/Allied_Healt...
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Our policy and public affairs team have been busy across the UK, raising the profile of occupational therapy and championing the support you need to do your job well and transform lives.
Find out what they’ve been working on 👉🏿 https://loom.ly/jXaPl2A
Find out what they’ve been working on 👉🏿 https://loom.ly/jXaPl2A
September 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Our policy and public affairs team have been busy across the UK, raising the profile of occupational therapy and championing the support you need to do your job well and transform lives.
Find out what they’ve been working on 👉🏿 https://loom.ly/jXaPl2A
Find out what they’ve been working on 👉🏿 https://loom.ly/jXaPl2A
🥳It’s #RehabAwarenessWeek!
Rehab empowers people to live well at home & in the community. OT-led reablement builds independence & reduces reliance on formal care. Watch this video to see more of the impact good rehabilitation can make: youtu.be/QSvZsZzr04A?...
#RightToRehab
Rehab empowers people to live well at home & in the community. OT-led reablement builds independence & reduces reliance on formal care. Watch this video to see more of the impact good rehabilitation can make: youtu.be/QSvZsZzr04A?...
#RightToRehab
Everyone should have the Right to Rehab | Sign the Petition
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September 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
🥳It’s #RehabAwarenessWeek!
Rehab empowers people to live well at home & in the community. OT-led reablement builds independence & reduces reliance on formal care. Watch this video to see more of the impact good rehabilitation can make: youtu.be/QSvZsZzr04A?...
#RightToRehab
Rehab empowers people to live well at home & in the community. OT-led reablement builds independence & reduces reliance on formal care. Watch this video to see more of the impact good rehabilitation can make: youtu.be/QSvZsZzr04A?...
#RightToRehab
🥳We had a brilliant time last night at the Scottish Parliament celebrating AHPs.
Huge thank to Jackie Baillie for sponsoring the event, to Neil Grey for speaking and Olive for sharing her personal lived experience.
@charliechung90.bsky.social
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@elaineahp.bsky.social
Huge thank to Jackie Baillie for sponsoring the event, to Neil Grey for speaking and Olive for sharing her personal lived experience.
@charliechung90.bsky.social
@enuocctherapy.bsky.social
@elaineahp.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🥳We had a brilliant time last night at the Scottish Parliament celebrating AHPs.
Huge thank to Jackie Baillie for sponsoring the event, to Neil Grey for speaking and Olive for sharing her personal lived experience.
@charliechung90.bsky.social
@enuocctherapy.bsky.social
@elaineahp.bsky.social
Huge thank to Jackie Baillie for sponsoring the event, to Neil Grey for speaking and Olive for sharing her personal lived experience.
@charliechung90.bsky.social
@enuocctherapy.bsky.social
@elaineahp.bsky.social
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👐AHP Careers Fellowship Scheme NOW OPEN.
The Fellowship Scheme supports career development for the AHP workforce in the public health and social care sector in Scotland.
Applications are particularly encouraged from local authority & from the north region of Scotland
🔗 learn.nes.nhs.scot/72487
The Fellowship Scheme supports career development for the AHP workforce in the public health and social care sector in Scotland.
Applications are particularly encouraged from local authority & from the north region of Scotland
🔗 learn.nes.nhs.scot/72487
September 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
👐AHP Careers Fellowship Scheme NOW OPEN.
The Fellowship Scheme supports career development for the AHP workforce in the public health and social care sector in Scotland.
Applications are particularly encouraged from local authority & from the north region of Scotland
🔗 learn.nes.nhs.scot/72487
The Fellowship Scheme supports career development for the AHP workforce in the public health and social care sector in Scotland.
Applications are particularly encouraged from local authority & from the north region of Scotland
🔗 learn.nes.nhs.scot/72487
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Calling All Occupational Therapists!
If you are an occupational therapist in the UK, working with, or have an interest in dementia, please take 30 minutes to complete our survey.
Survey link here: survey.napier.ac.uk/n/zz93p.aspx
@elaineahp.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social
If you are an occupational therapist in the UK, working with, or have an interest in dementia, please take 30 minutes to complete our survey.
Survey link here: survey.napier.ac.uk/n/zz93p.aspx
@elaineahp.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Calling All Occupational Therapists!
If you are an occupational therapist in the UK, working with, or have an interest in dementia, please take 30 minutes to complete our survey.
Survey link here: survey.napier.ac.uk/n/zz93p.aspx
@elaineahp.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social
If you are an occupational therapist in the UK, working with, or have an interest in dementia, please take 30 minutes to complete our survey.
Survey link here: survey.napier.ac.uk/n/zz93p.aspx
@elaineahp.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social