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Until disabled people get consulted: the role of occupational therapy in meeting housing needs

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Author: Nocon, A. Pleace N.
Year: 1997
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

This article reports on a study of the housing needs of people with disabilities (aged 16 to 65) in Shropshire. The study includes interviews with disabled people and with frontline and managerial staff in several agencies, a survey of disabled people, and the analysis of quantitative data. The finding highlight the high level of need for adaptations and more appropriate housing for disabled people; the importance of greater user involvement in the way needs are identified and services provided; the need for reform of the Disabled Facilities Grant system; and the need for an integrated inter-agency approach to meeting disabled people's housing needs.

Further Details

Full Title British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Pages 115-22.
Volume 60
Issue 3
Accession Number September, 2011
Notes Print copy retained. Not freely available online
Keywords United Kingdom, mobility, housing improvement

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