RCOT

Occupational therapy changes lives – we support the people who make it happen. 

We’re RCOT, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. For over 90 years, we’ve championed the profession and the people behind it. Today, we’re proud to support more than 36,000 members across the UK. 

Join your professional home. 

Be part of a vibrant community of occupational therapists at every stage of their career. RCOT is your badge of excellence – and your partner in achieving life-changing breakthroughs for the people you support. 

As a member, you’ll get access to: 

• exclusive CPD, learning and education events – including your own HCPC-approved digital CPD portfolio (no more shoeboxes of notes) 

• 24/7 peer-to-peer support and collaboration through our RCOT Communities platform 

• leadership opportunities and the chance to shape strategy and influence government policy 

• expert guidance from our Professional Advisory Service 

• career-long support – including pathway planning and exciting new opportunities through our dedicated Jobs Board 

• member-only funding for research and innovation 

• OT news – our monthly magazine, in print or on any device 

• the British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT), plus e-journals, e-books and databases via our Digital Library 

• suppliers who understand your role and the work you do through our Supplier Directory 

• UNISON membership 

• professional indemnity and public liability insurance up to £10 million 

• eligibility to join the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) 

• … and much more. 

  Find out how we’re helping our members thrive at rcot.co.uk/discover-membership/join-us