Menu Log in Search Search You are here HomeAbout usHow we are run In this section How we are run The British Association and Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) are committed to promoting the unique value and benefits of occupational therapy to the public, service commissioners and political representatives. We work to ensure the profession's rightful place in health and social care delivery and encourage our members to play an active role as ambassadors for the profession. The British Association of Occupational Therapists is the professional body representing the diverse and thriving community of occupational therapy staff across the UK. The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is a registered charity and wholly owned subsidiary of the Association, which acts on behalf of all members of the Association. We set the professional and educational standards for the occupational therapy profession and represent the profession at national and international levels. RCOT plays a crucial role in promoting the profession and meeting the professional needs of occupational therapy staff in the UK. RCOT's activities include: Accrediting pre-registration training courses Endorsing training opportunities Supporting research into the cost benefits of occupational therapy Responding to Government consultations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Providing specialist resources for RCOT members' Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Influencing the commissioners of health and social services Supporting member activity in regional and local groups Publishing the British Journal of Occupational Therapy, the only monthly peer-reviewed occupational therapy journal Producing OTnews, our monthly news magazine for RCOT members Producing key publications on areas of practice Join RCOT today. Annual Reviews and Strategic Intentions Download our annual accounts and a copy of our 5-year strategic plan. Annual Review 2019 (PDF, 3.31MB) Annual Review 2018 (PDF, 1.73MB) Annual Review 2017 (PDF, 3.08MB) Annual Review 2016 (PDF, 1.79MB) Annual Review 2015 (PDF, 2.87MB) RCOT Strategic Intentions 2013-2018 (PDF, 739.46KB) RCOT Strategic Intentions 2018-2023 (PDF, 382.41KB) 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