Journal of Integrated Care, 13(4), August 2005, pp.2-5.
Publisher:
Emerald
Considers five reports produced by the Government, which focus on disabled and older people, and which stretch across a wide continuum of perspectives and policy.
Considers five reports produced by the Government, which focus on disabled and older people, and which stretch across a wide continuum of perspectives and policy.
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(9), September 2005, pp.418-420.
Publisher:
Sage
Engaging those who provide services with those who actually receive services has often been problematic. This opinion piece is based on a housing campaign - the Homes Fit For Children Campaign - and shows how an issue can be raised to a political level. It is an illustration of good practice, demonstrating how occupational therapists, working together with parents were able to have a pivotal role in change resulting in the abolition of the means test for the Disabled Facilities Grant in Northern Ireland.
Engaging those who provide services with those who actually receive services has often been problematic. This opinion piece is based on a housing campaign - the Homes Fit For Children Campaign - and shows how an issue can be raised to a political level. It is an illustration of good practice, demonstrating how occupational therapists, working together with parents were able to have a pivotal role in change resulting in the abolition of the means test for the Disabled Facilities Grant in Northern Ireland.