We promote the role of occupational therapy in the field of accessible housing and independent living
COT Specialist Section - Housing provides a forum for occupational therapists and occupational therapy staff that have an interest in housing, inclusive design and accessible home environments. We work closely with other related organisations and professionals with a similar interest. We advocate for improved standards of housing for older and disabled people. We work to influence consultations at both national and local level regarding housing and the built environment.
Briefing 103: National strategy for housing in an ageing society>>
Briefing 16: Fair Access to Care Services, LAC (2002)>>
Briefing 35: Supporting people with long-term conditions (February 2007)>>
Briefing 49: Progress chasers (September 2005)>>
Briefing 65: The Social Model of Disability>>
Briefing 84: Occupational therapists as facilitators of telecare>>
hOT Topic: Housing, Design and Adaptations>>
Chartered Institute of Housingwww.cih.org
Habintegwww.habinteg.org.uk
Joseph Rowntree Foundationwww.jrf.org.uk
Office for Disability www.officefordisability.gov.uk
Thomas Pocklington Trustwww.pocklington-trust.org.uk
Membershipmembership@cotss-housing.co.uk
Web coordinatorparaig.obrien@nihe.gov.uk