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Here you will find links to external websites and
resources that relate to, or may be particularly useful to those
interested in occupational therapy.
To view the full web addresses (URLs), right click on the link
and choose 'properties' from the drop down menu. A box will open
displaying the full web address.
The following are all external links and open in a new
window.
B.H.T.A.
The British Healthcare Trades Association works to enhance
standards and meet the changing needs of the healthcare and
assistive technologies industry.
Centre for
Accessible Environments
The information and training body on the accessibility of the build
environment for disabled people.
Council for
Disabled Children
Prodigy is a source of clinical knowledge, based on the best
available evidence about the common conditions and symptoms managed
by primary healthcare professionals.
Council of
Disabled People
The British Council of Disabled People
promotes full equality and participation in UK society for disabled
people.
Department of
Health (DoH)
Health and social care policy, guidance and
publications about rights and services for disabled people, older
people, people with mental health problems and carers.
Disabled Living Centres Council
Ethical
information and advice about products available to increase
disabled or older people's choices about how they live.
Disabled Living
Foundation (DLF)
Helps older and disabled people find equipment solutions that
enable them to lead independent lives.
Disability
Rights Commission
An independent body created to stop
discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled
people.
Professional Organisations
College of
Occupational Therapists
The professional body for occupational therapists, the College sets
the professional and educational standards for occupational
therapy.
British
Association of Occupational Therapists
Information for those who may be interested in occupational therapy
as a career, or who wish to find out how to access occupational
therapy services. Also, information for members to help them stay
at the leading edge of modern practice and deliver high quality
occupational therapy services.
Health
Professions Council (HPC) (Formally CPSM)
UK-wide health regulator created to protect the health and
wellbeing of people who use the services of the health
professionals registered with us.
World
Federation of Occupational Therapists
Promotes occupational therapy and supports the development, use and
practice of occupational therapy
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