Menu Log in Search Search You are here HomeAbout usHow we are runRCOT and public benefit In this section RCOT and public benefit As the professional body for occupational therapists in the UK and a registered charity, RCOT sets the professional and educational standards for occupational therapy, providing leadership, guidance and information relating to research and development, education, practice and lifelong learning to members. In doing so, we continuously improve the quality of care to the people our members serve. Our members provide life-changing support to people managing illness, injuries and a wide range of physical and mental health conditions. Uniquely, they enable people to carry out daily activities (occupations) which are essential for health and wellbeing. This vital support helps people recover, maintain and build new skills to enjoy a full and independent life. In practice, we: Ensure the occupational therapy profession is focused on helping to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK population. Make the public aware of how occupational therapy can benefit individuals and make a positive difference to their lives. Provide membership support to ensure that users of occupational therapy services receive professional, evidence-informed services. Ensure our members have access to continuing professional development guidance and advice that helps them to optimise their competencies and provide high-quality care for both service users and carers. Constantly support our members, providing them with information to ensure excellence in their practice, and keeping them well informed so that they can anticipate and react to changing needs and demands. Our Council members (as the Trustees of RCOT) monitor our activities to ensure we meet our public benefit commitments, reporting on progress as part of our annual report and accounts (members only). Further information Find out more about RCOT’s governance Read RCOT’s Strategic Intentions 2018-2023 Share Occupational therapy jobs Website terms and conditions Privacy Policy RCOT and GDPR Compliments and complaints Get in touch Royal College of Occupational Therapists 106-114 Borough High Street London SE1 1LB T: 020 3141 4600 Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (or 'RCOT') is a registered charity in England and Wales (275119) and in Scotland (SCO39573) and a company registered in England (No. 1347374). VAT Reg. No. 242 7829 47. © Copyright 2019 Royal College of Occupational Therapists. All rights reserved. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our privacy policy. You can change your cookies settings at any time through your browser settings. OK, I agree Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest