Roots of recovery: Occupational therapy at the heart of health equity (1 November 2021)

Summary

This report by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) sets out practical ways in which decision-makers and system designers can use the skills offered by occupational therapy to ensure all patients get access to the support they need. Health equity is one of RCOT’s priorities for 2022 and this report looks at the role of occupational therapists in widening access to care in the following areas:

• Primary care
• Housing
• Children, young people, and families
• Community rehabilitation
• Community mental health
• Criminal justice system