How are research priorities defined? Why do they matter? How do they affect occupational therapists in practice and the people who access occupational therapy services? We consider these questions as we follow one research priority, from its setting right through to its clinical application. If you would like to influence occupational therapy research so it focuses on what really helps make a lasting difference to people’s lives, please fill in this survey and forward it to your networks: https://www.rcot.co.uk/researchpriorities Music © Dan Smith. www.pond5.com/artist/soniquest#1/2064

At our 2019 Annual Conference in Birmingham, we met up with four RCOT members to discuss the sessions they had attended, the conversations they had with other delegates and what they consider to be the hot topics for occupational therapists right now.

RCOT's professional advisers, Karin Orman and Paul Cooper discuss leadership in occupational therapy. They speak to three occupational therapists at different stages of their career about their journey into leadership and about recognising the ways in which occupational therapists are already leading every day. If you want to find out more about leadership in occupational therapy, visit www.rcot.co.uk/practice-resources/occupational-therapy-topics/leadership-and-management

In this episode of the #RCOTpodcast, Dan Smith and Daniela Donohoe discuss the importance of accessible learning from a range of different perspectives. Music © Dan Smith. www.pond5.com/artist/soniquest#1/2064

In this episode, Dan Smith and Helen Merrills find out more about the #OTpledge campaign and how it's helping to secure the future of the profession. If you want to learn more about the campaign and make your own pledge, visit rcot.co.uk/ipledgeto Music © Dan Smith. www.pond5.com/artist/soniquest#1/2064

Patricia McClure, Chair of Council for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, discusses the occupational therapy journey that led her to stand for Council election and some of the greatest challenges and benefits that the role presents. If you want to find out more about our Council roles, what they entail and how to apply, please take a look at our website at rcot.co.uk/council. As always, we want your feedback on today's podcast and we want to know what topics you want to hear about in future episodes, so do please get in touch with us: socialmedia@rcot.co.uk / @theRCOT ---------------- Soundtrack: They Say by WowaMusik @wowamusik Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/E6LCO7SH8kA

RCOT's professional adviser, Paul Cooper, discusses the future role of technology in occupational therapy. If you want to discuss this topic further, you can get in touch with Paul via Twitter @PaulCooperOT. As always, we want your feedback on today's podcast and we want to know what topics you want to hear about in future episodes, so do please get in touch with us: socialmedia@rcot.co.uk / @theRCOT ---------------- Soundtrack: They Say by WowaMusik @wowamusik Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/E6LCO7SH8kA

Julia Scott, RCOT's Chief Executive, talks about what she heard on her recent travels around the four countries talking to members. ---- Soundtrack: They Say by WowaMusik @wowamusik Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/E6LCO7SH8kA