We're calling on local authority and home improvement agency staff who work on Disabled Facilities Grant to share their success stories. Your story has the power to inspire, to educate, and to celebrate the amazing work you do. Share your story today: foundations.uk.com/how-we-help/df…

Case study call out! If you’re a disabled person or a parent with disabled children searching for an #AccessibleHome, we want to hear about your experiences. Whether you need an accessible home or a #WheelchairUserHome, please get in touch via DM to share your story. Pls RT.

Looking for CPD to enhance every day practice? Look no further than our award-winning Abacus Academy educational programme with free CPD workshops & online training portal. "One of the best sessions attended. Very informative." abacushealthcare.co.uk/abacus-academy/ #OTs #CPD @TheOTService

Always a pleasure to read about #OccupationalTherapy in Europe. Delighted 10,400 newly qualified colleagues each year. Bit surprised some unknown numbers for PhDs in UK Royal College of Occupational Therapists Insights into challenges in each country in Additional Information. Thanks COTEC

We're calling on Keir Starmer's Government to make good on the GOV.UK's July 2022 decision to raise the accessibility level of new homes built in England to the M4(2) accessible and adaptable standard. If you're with us, join Inclusion London's day of Housing Action on 29 July

"It's not surprising that disabled people who need accessible homes find it much more challenging to find suitable properties," says our HabintegMcGill in this BBC News (UK) article on the UK's lack of accessible rental homes. Read Nerys Pearce's story. 👇bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

#SocialCareOT isnt just Reablement, rehab & intermediate care, or about supporting people out of hospital. We stop people from going into hospital & needing the #NHS, we reduce impact of long term conditions & age related decline, we keep people safe, well & thriving at home!

Hope these are fully accessible,including some 2 bedroom super accessible homes for people wanting to ‘right-size’ . Many people around Dunfermline looking to move as they age . Avant names 256-home multi-tenure development in Cairneyhill Scottish Housing News scottishhousingnews.com/articles/avant…

Foundations collaborated with Dr. Steve Carnaby, an expert in behaviours of concern, to develop an evidence-informed approach in establishing the principles presented in our new guidance on the DFG process. foundations.uk.com/behaviours-of-…

Calling all newly qualified #OT Herts & west Essex AHPs CUH Occupational Therapy UEA Occupational Therapy

Great to see this 'Fit for our Future' campaign highlighted in Scottish Housing News - hope Scotland embraces it RCOTSS Housing Paul McLennan - MSP for East Lothian Horizon_Housing Housing providers urged to help make Britain’s homes fit for everyone’s future Scottish Housing News scottishhousingnews.com/articles/housi…

Jill Pritchard RCOTSS Housing Horizon_Housing Scottish Housing News Always happy to discuss - [email protected]

Living in a house that's too cold or difficult to heat can lead to serious illness. Cold homes have been known to lead to a higher risk of stroke, respiratory infection, and falls. It's time to sort out unsafe housing for everyone. Read more: ageing-better.org.uk/news/fixing-en…

Similar picture in Scotland Jeremy Porteus RCOTSS Housing RCOT Scottish Policy CIH Scotland SFHA

The ‘Fit for Our Future‘ campaign works with Housing Associations to improve housing accessibility and adaptability in the UK. Currently, less than 10% of homes meet basic accessibility standards. In this blog we share insights from the campaign’s launch. foundations.uk.com/fit-for-our-fu…

‘Housing for All’ mentioned on the BBC Today programme. Such a shame David Ore didn’t mention the need for accessible housing RCOTSS Housing Habinteg Royal College of Occupational Therapists #Accessiblehousing

Great article by Ashley Campbell in SHN today - no brainer ideas indeed ! RCOTSS Housing Paul McLennan - MSP for East Lothian SFHA Housing LIN Enterprises Ashley Campbell: Accessible homes are better for everyone Scottish Housing News scottishhousingnews.com/articles/ashle…

Looking to speed up your DFG processes? Our regional advisors play a pivotal role in offering specialised advice and assistance to Local Authorities and Home Improvement Agencies. Our team is here to provide clarity and direction. foundations.uk.com/how-we-help/re…

Use our FindmyHIA website to search for home improvement agencies that operate in your area. Click "Search Now" to find the home improvement agencies near you and contact them to get more information about adapting your home. findmyhia.org.uk

Very interesting perspective that really made me think ! after over 40 years of being an occupational therapist there is still more to learn ! ☺️ RCOTSS Housing RCOT Scottish Policy