RCOT Policy Wales
@rcotpolicywales.bsky.social
Policy and public affairs updates from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists in Wales.
Account run by Paul Smith, RCOT Wales Policy and Public Affairs Lead.
Account run by Paul Smith, RCOT Wales Policy and Public Affairs Lead.
Huge congratulations to all the OT winners at this month's AHAs:
Sarah Gigg and the multi-professional team across Swansea Bay Health Board and Swansea Community Equipment Store Steering Group who took home the award for working across boundaries.
Sarah Gigg and the multi-professional team across Swansea Bay Health Board and Swansea Community Equipment Store Steering Group who took home the award for working across boundaries.
November 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Huge congratulations to all the OT winners at this month's AHAs:
Sarah Gigg and the multi-professional team across Swansea Bay Health Board and Swansea Community Equipment Store Steering Group who took home the award for working across boundaries.
Sarah Gigg and the multi-professional team across Swansea Bay Health Board and Swansea Community Equipment Store Steering Group who took home the award for working across boundaries.
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Whether you want to talk about your membership, reflect on one of the talks you've heard or meet a few of the faces behind your membership body – we cannot wait to connect with OTs from across the UK at the OT Show next week!
https://loom.ly/uIj_hXI
https://loom.ly/uIj_hXI
November 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Whether you want to talk about your membership, reflect on one of the talks you've heard or meet a few of the faces behind your membership body – we cannot wait to connect with OTs from across the UK at the OT Show next week!
https://loom.ly/uIj_hXI
https://loom.ly/uIj_hXI
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Two weeks left – have your say! 🗣️
⏱️It takes about 20 minutes to give your feedback on our draft Professional Standards, but it shapes practice for the next five years!
Read the draft and share your thoughts before 11.59pm, Sunday 7 December 2025.
👉🏾 https://loom.ly/P36TqgU
⏱️It takes about 20 minutes to give your feedback on our draft Professional Standards, but it shapes practice for the next five years!
Read the draft and share your thoughts before 11.59pm, Sunday 7 December 2025.
👉🏾 https://loom.ly/P36TqgU
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Two weeks left – have your say! 🗣️
⏱️It takes about 20 minutes to give your feedback on our draft Professional Standards, but it shapes practice for the next five years!
Read the draft and share your thoughts before 11.59pm, Sunday 7 December 2025.
👉🏾 https://loom.ly/P36TqgU
⏱️It takes about 20 minutes to give your feedback on our draft Professional Standards, but it shapes practice for the next five years!
Read the draft and share your thoughts before 11.59pm, Sunday 7 December 2025.
👉🏾 https://loom.ly/P36TqgU
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It’s #AHPSupportWorkerWeek! 🎉
We want to recognise the incredible contribution of our occupational therapy support workforce. Your dedication, compassion and skill make a real difference every day. Thank you for everything you do to help people live well. 💚
We want to recognise the incredible contribution of our occupational therapy support workforce. Your dedication, compassion and skill make a real difference every day. Thank you for everything you do to help people live well. 💚
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s #AHPSupportWorkerWeek! 🎉
We want to recognise the incredible contribution of our occupational therapy support workforce. Your dedication, compassion and skill make a real difference every day. Thank you for everything you do to help people live well. 💚
We want to recognise the incredible contribution of our occupational therapy support workforce. Your dedication, compassion and skill make a real difference every day. Thank you for everything you do to help people live well. 💚
Day 5 of #OTWeek25
Great to have OTs and OT week recognised in the @senedd.wales again this year.
Diolch to @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social for tabling a statement of opinion supporting OTs, the benefits of prevention focused care and #RightTimeOT
Great to have OTs and OT week recognised in the @senedd.wales again this year.
Diolch to @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social for tabling a statement of opinion supporting OTs, the benefits of prevention focused care and #RightTimeOT
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Day 5 of #OTWeek25
Great to have OTs and OT week recognised in the @senedd.wales again this year.
Diolch to @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social for tabling a statement of opinion supporting OTs, the benefits of prevention focused care and #RightTimeOT
Great to have OTs and OT week recognised in the @senedd.wales again this year.
Diolch to @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social for tabling a statement of opinion supporting OTs, the benefits of prevention focused care and #RightTimeOT
Day 4 of #OTWeek25
We're out again at the @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social conference
Great to hear the Welsh Govt confirm their commitment to prevention & early intervention.
And fascinating discussion with health board leaders in solving the challenges to moving to community care.
#RightTimeOT
We're out again at the @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social conference
Great to hear the Welsh Govt confirm their commitment to prevention & early intervention.
And fascinating discussion with health board leaders in solving the challenges to moving to community care.
#RightTimeOT
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Day 4 of #OTWeek25
We're out again at the @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social conference
Great to hear the Welsh Govt confirm their commitment to prevention & early intervention.
And fascinating discussion with health board leaders in solving the challenges to moving to community care.
#RightTimeOT
We're out again at the @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social conference
Great to hear the Welsh Govt confirm their commitment to prevention & early intervention.
And fascinating discussion with health board leaders in solving the challenges to moving to community care.
#RightTimeOT
Diolch! to the amazing OTs who presented to MSs at @senedd.wales today as part of #OTWeek25
It was fantastic to speak to @jeremy-miles.bsky.social - Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care and @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social - Plaid Cymru health spokesperson about #RightTimeOT
tinyurl.com/bdf24nrb
It was fantastic to speak to @jeremy-miles.bsky.social - Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care and @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social - Plaid Cymru health spokesperson about #RightTimeOT
tinyurl.com/bdf24nrb
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Diolch! to the amazing OTs who presented to MSs at @senedd.wales today as part of #OTWeek25
It was fantastic to speak to @jeremy-miles.bsky.social - Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care and @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social - Plaid Cymru health spokesperson about #RightTimeOT
tinyurl.com/bdf24nrb
It was fantastic to speak to @jeremy-miles.bsky.social - Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care and @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social - Plaid Cymru health spokesperson about #RightTimeOT
tinyurl.com/bdf24nrb
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Mae therapi galwedigaethol yn arbed arian ar draws gwasanaethau iechyd a gofal drwy leihau derbyniadau i'r ysbyty ac anghenion gofal tymor hir. Mae'n ymarferol, yn canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn ac yn gost-effeithiol.
Darganfod mwy: rcot.co.uk/RightTimeOT #RightTimeOT #OTWeek25
Darganfod mwy: rcot.co.uk/RightTimeOT #RightTimeOT #OTWeek25
November 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Mae therapi galwedigaethol yn arbed arian ar draws gwasanaethau iechyd a gofal drwy leihau derbyniadau i'r ysbyty ac anghenion gofal tymor hir. Mae'n ymarferol, yn canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn ac yn gost-effeithiol.
Darganfod mwy: rcot.co.uk/RightTimeOT #RightTimeOT #OTWeek25
Darganfod mwy: rcot.co.uk/RightTimeOT #RightTimeOT #OTWeek25
Day two of #OTWeek25
Great to meet with the Chair of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board - Jonathan Morgan - to talk about our new campaign #RightTimeOT
Check out how you can support OT Week and be a strong voice for occupational therapy: tinyurl.com/bdf24nrb
Great to meet with the Chair of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board - Jonathan Morgan - to talk about our new campaign #RightTimeOT
Check out how you can support OT Week and be a strong voice for occupational therapy: tinyurl.com/bdf24nrb
November 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Day two of #OTWeek25
Great to meet with the Chair of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board - Jonathan Morgan - to talk about our new campaign #RightTimeOT
Check out how you can support OT Week and be a strong voice for occupational therapy: tinyurl.com/bdf24nrb
Great to meet with the Chair of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board - Jonathan Morgan - to talk about our new campaign #RightTimeOT
Check out how you can support OT Week and be a strong voice for occupational therapy: tinyurl.com/bdf24nrb
#RightTimeOT: OT in Wales
The Welsh Government's 'A Healthier Wales' plan backs care in the community. OTs are already making it happen—supporting people earlier, reducing hospital need & improving outcomes. To build a prevention-first system, OT must be central to future planning.
#OTweek25
The Welsh Government's 'A Healthier Wales' plan backs care in the community. OTs are already making it happen—supporting people earlier, reducing hospital need & improving outcomes. To build a prevention-first system, OT must be central to future planning.
#OTweek25
November 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
#RightTimeOT: OT in Wales
The Welsh Government's 'A Healthier Wales' plan backs care in the community. OTs are already making it happen—supporting people earlier, reducing hospital need & improving outcomes. To build a prevention-first system, OT must be central to future planning.
#OTweek25
The Welsh Government's 'A Healthier Wales' plan backs care in the community. OTs are already making it happen—supporting people earlier, reducing hospital need & improving outcomes. To build a prevention-first system, OT must be central to future planning.
#OTweek25
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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. 💚
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It’s OT Week 2025! We’re celebrating the power of OT to help people stay well for longer and avoid crises – especially when they get the right support, at the right time.
OT must be central to planning and investment, for a prevention-focused system.
Share your stories: #OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
OT must be central to planning and investment, for a prevention-focused system.
Share your stories: #OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It’s OT Week 2025! We’re celebrating the power of OT to help people stay well for longer and avoid crises – especially when they get the right support, at the right time.
OT must be central to planning and investment, for a prevention-focused system.
Share your stories: #OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
OT must be central to planning and investment, for a prevention-focused system.
Share your stories: #OTWeek25 #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 9:31 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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What if we stopped waiting for crisis? 💭
OT at the right time helps people stay well for longer, preventing problems before they escalate.
Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT shows why OT support at the right time changes everything:https://loom.ly/993ED8g
#OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
OT at the right time helps people stay well for longer, preventing problems before they escalate.
Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT shows why OT support at the right time changes everything:https://loom.ly/993ED8g
#OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
What if we stopped waiting for crisis? 💭
OT at the right time helps people stay well for longer, preventing problems before they escalate.
Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT shows why OT support at the right time changes everything:https://loom.ly/993ED8g
#OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
OT at the right time helps people stay well for longer, preventing problems before they escalate.
Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT shows why OT support at the right time changes everything:https://loom.ly/993ED8g
#OTWeek25 #RightTimeOT
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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 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
“Occupational therapists play a vital role in supporting people to build the skills needed to secure and sustain meaningful work."
OT is all about looking at a person in the whole - this fantastic project being run by OTs in #AneurinBevanHB
Find out more: tinyurl.com/ba5pjm9t
OT is all about looking at a person in the whole - this fantastic project being run by OTs in #AneurinBevanHB
Find out more: tinyurl.com/ba5pjm9t
October 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“Occupational therapists play a vital role in supporting people to build the skills needed to secure and sustain meaningful work."
OT is all about looking at a person in the whole - this fantastic project being run by OTs in #AneurinBevanHB
Find out more: tinyurl.com/ba5pjm9t
OT is all about looking at a person in the whole - this fantastic project being run by OTs in #AneurinBevanHB
Find out more: tinyurl.com/ba5pjm9t
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💚 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day!
This year’s theme, Occupational Therapy in Action, celebrates the active role occupational therapists play in supporting people to engage in the activities that matter most to them, promoting health and wellbeing across the world.
#WorldOTDay
This year’s theme, Occupational Therapy in Action, celebrates the active role occupational therapists play in supporting people to engage in the activities that matter most to them, promoting health and wellbeing across the world.
#WorldOTDay
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
💚 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day!
This year’s theme, Occupational Therapy in Action, celebrates the active role occupational therapists play in supporting people to engage in the activities that matter most to them, promoting health and wellbeing across the world.
#WorldOTDay
This year’s theme, Occupational Therapy in Action, celebrates the active role occupational therapists play in supporting people to engage in the activities that matter most to them, promoting health and wellbeing across the world.
#WorldOTDay
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💚 One week to go until #OTWeek25!
Hear from Samantha Bandak, Press and Media Lead, on why our Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT campaign is so important.
Join us next week to share stories of how prevention and early intervention can transform lives.
#RightTimeOT
Hear from Samantha Bandak, Press and Media Lead, on why our Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT campaign is so important.
Join us next week to share stories of how prevention and early intervention can transform lives.
#RightTimeOT
October 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
💚 One week to go until #OTWeek25!
Hear from Samantha Bandak, Press and Media Lead, on why our Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT campaign is so important.
Join us next week to share stories of how prevention and early intervention can transform lives.
#RightTimeOT
Hear from Samantha Bandak, Press and Media Lead, on why our Right Support, Right Time: Unlocking the Power of OT campaign is so important.
Join us next week to share stories of how prevention and early intervention can transform lives.
#RightTimeOT
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We've launched an exciting new Sustainability network designed to inspire OTs to find innovative ways to lessen the environmental footprint of occupational therapy.
Join the sustainability conversation on RCOT Communities: https://loom.ly/T9w4Bqc
Join the sustainability conversation on RCOT Communities: https://loom.ly/T9w4Bqc
October 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We've launched an exciting new Sustainability network designed to inspire OTs to find innovative ways to lessen the environmental footprint of occupational therapy.
Join the sustainability conversation on RCOT Communities: https://loom.ly/T9w4Bqc
Join the sustainability conversation on RCOT Communities: https://loom.ly/T9w4Bqc
Very important session at #PlaidCymru conference on preventative health care.
Mabon ap Gwynfor reiterated the benefits of #AHPs & that a Plaid Govt will have prevention at the heart of their public health agenda.
Along with a shift of Welsh NHS resources to primary care for GPs & AHPs.
Mabon ap Gwynfor reiterated the benefits of #AHPs & that a Plaid Govt will have prevention at the heart of their public health agenda.
Along with a shift of Welsh NHS resources to primary care for GPs & AHPs.
October 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Very important session at #PlaidCymru conference on preventative health care.
Mabon ap Gwynfor reiterated the benefits of #AHPs & that a Plaid Govt will have prevention at the heart of their public health agenda.
Along with a shift of Welsh NHS resources to primary care for GPs & AHPs.
Mabon ap Gwynfor reiterated the benefits of #AHPs & that a Plaid Govt will have prevention at the heart of their public health agenda.
Along with a shift of Welsh NHS resources to primary care for GPs & AHPs.
We're at the @rcgp.bsky.social Conference in Newport today and tomorrow.
Come chat to us about the benefits of OTs in GP practices.
Find out more at www.rcot.co.uk/explore-reso...
Come chat to us about the benefits of OTs in GP practices.
Find out more at www.rcot.co.uk/explore-reso...
October 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
We're at the @rcgp.bsky.social Conference in Newport today and tomorrow.
Come chat to us about the benefits of OTs in GP practices.
Find out more at www.rcot.co.uk/explore-reso...
Come chat to us about the benefits of OTs in GP practices.
Find out more at www.rcot.co.uk/explore-reso...
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!
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!
October 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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!
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!
Huge thank you to Kim Willis for representing OTs at the @senedd.wales Health & Social Care committee this morning.
Kim did an amazing job showcasing the benefits of having OTs in primary care.
The committee will conclude their inquiry & make recommendations to the Welsh Govt.
Will keep updated.
Kim did an amazing job showcasing the benefits of having OTs in primary care.
The committee will conclude their inquiry & make recommendations to the Welsh Govt.
Will keep updated.
October 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Huge thank you to Kim Willis for representing OTs at the @senedd.wales Health & Social Care committee this morning.
Kim did an amazing job showcasing the benefits of having OTs in primary care.
The committee will conclude their inquiry & make recommendations to the Welsh Govt.
Will keep updated.
Kim did an amazing job showcasing the benefits of having OTs in primary care.
The committee will conclude their inquiry & make recommendations to the Welsh Govt.
Will keep updated.
Kim will be on in 30 minutes.
You can watch the session live on Senedd.TV
www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Live...
You can watch the session live on Senedd.TV
www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Live...
October 2, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Kim will be on in 30 minutes.
You can watch the session live on Senedd.TV
www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Live...
You can watch the session live on Senedd.TV
www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Live...
***TOMORROW***
OT Kim Willis will be giving evidence to @senedd.wales Health & Social Care Committee into the future of GP Practices.
Watch live at 0930
www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...
OT Kim Willis will be giving evidence to @senedd.wales Health & Social Care Committee into the future of GP Practices.
Watch live at 0930
www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...
Watch: Future of GPs inquiry - getting more OTs into primary practice in Wales
Watch Kim Wallis give evidence at the SENEDD enquiry into OTs in Welsh primary practice
www.rcot.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
***TOMORROW***
OT Kim Willis will be giving evidence to @senedd.wales Health & Social Care Committee into the future of GP Practices.
Watch live at 0930
www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...
OT Kim Willis will be giving evidence to @senedd.wales Health & Social Care Committee into the future of GP Practices.
Watch live at 0930
www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/...