The National Cardiac Rehabilitation Audit Project – Annual Statistical Report 20009 - 30 09-10 March 2010 The National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation (NACR) is funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) working with the BHF Care and Education Research Group of the University of York and the staff who run the rehabilitation programmes and collect the data. Link to NACR: http://www.cardiacrehabilitation.org.uk/index.htm Download the feedback from Northern Ireland occupational therapists on the third National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Palliative and end of life care strategy (Northern Ireland) - 23 09-10 February 2010 This strategy provides a policy framework and best practice guidelines for the planning and delivery of palliative and end of life care across the public, independent, community and voluntary sectors. Link to the consultation page: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=40197 Download COT response to consultation
The Service Framework for Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Care (COT Ref: 14 09-10) October 2009 This is the third in a planned series of Service Frameworks to be developed and it sets out standards in respect of the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, ongoing care, rehabilitation and palliative and end of life care of individuals/communities who currently have or are at greater risk of developing cancer. View the original consultation: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=39241 Download COT response to consultation
Every School a Good School: The Way Forward for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Inclusion – (COT ref: 6 9-10) November 2009 The College supports the move in these proposals for Special Educational Needs and Inclusion. At a time of economic crisis these will be challenging to implement. There are already difficulties resourcing enough occupational therapy to meet the needs of children, young people and their families across both Education and Health and Social Services. In order to meet the aspirations within this document more resources will need to be made available. Collaboration between Departments will be vital at all levels, and this will be a particular challenge. http://www.deni.gov.uk/index/85-about-the-dept/85-about_dept-consultations.htm Download COT response to Every School a Good School – The Way Forward for Special Education Needs (SEN) and Inclusion
Public Health Agency: Consultation on Organisational Structures 73 08-09 September 2009 COT, the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), the Society & College of Radiographers (SCoR), the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SCP) are pleased to provide a response to the ‘Public Health Agency, Consultation on Organisational Structures.’ We are pleased to provide comments on the proposed 4th and 5th level structures of the Public Health Agency (PHA) as this will impact on Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). Download COT consultation response to Public Health Agency: Consultation on Organisational Structures
Draft Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Action Plan - 45 08 09 June 2009 The Action Plan is focused on improving care and support services for patients, their families and carers. Link to consultation document: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=34865 Download COT consultation response to Draft Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Action Plan
Northern Ireland Personality Disorder Strategy - 32 08 09 March 2009 This Strategy proposes a framework for the development of specialist services for people with a personality disorder, and covers both Mental Health and Forensic Services. Link to consultation document: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=33345 Download COT consultation response to Northern Ireland Personality Disorder Strategy
Strategy for the Development of Psychological Therapy Services - 30 08 09 March 2009 This strategy proposes a framework for the development of Psychological Therapy Services with the aim of improving access to these services coupled with promoting early intervention, self help and support in the community, but also recognising the need for specialist services for people with complex conditions, particularly those arising from mental health and learning disabilities.Link to consultation document: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=33445 Download COT consultation response to Strategy for the Development of Psychological Therapy Services
Legislative Framework for Mental Capacity and Mental Health Legislation in Northern Ireland - 29 08 09 March 2009 This consultation document outlines the Department's proposals, in response to the Bamford Review, to introduce a legislative framework for new mental capacity legislation and modernised mental health legislation in Northern Ireland, with an overarching set of human rights principles embedded in both. Link to consultation document: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=33226 Download COT consultation response to Legislative Framework for Mental Capacity and Mental Health Legislation in Northern Ireland
Service Framework for Respiratory Health and Wellbeing - 33 08 09 April 2009 The Service Framework for Respiratory Health and Wellbeing sets out 56 standards in respect of the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation of individuals and communities who currently have, or are at greater risk of developing, a respiratory disease. Link to consultation document: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=33734 Download COT consultation response to Service Framework for Respiratory Health and Wellbeing
Autism Spectrum Disorder Action Plan - 9 08 09 December 2008 Proposed action plan for making health and social care services better for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their family and carers. Link to consultation document: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/show_publications?txtid=36474 Download COT consultation response to Autism Spectrum Disorder Action Plan 20
Delivering the Bamford Vision - 4 08 09 October 2008 This consultation describes the proposals for the structure that should be put in place to address the Bamford Review findings overall. Link to consultation document: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=30219 Download COT consultation response to Delivering the Bamford Vision
Service Framework for Cardiovascular Health and Wellbeing 45 07-08 September 2008 The College of Occupational Therapists (COT) is pleased to provide a response to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety’s consultation on the “Service Framework for Cardiovascular Health and Wellbeing.” The response to this consultation has been done with the assistance of occupational therapists in Northern Ireland. http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=33734 Download COT consultation response to Service Framework for Cardiovascular Health and Wellbeing
Proposals for the Health and Social Care Reform Consultation 25 07-08 May 2008 The College of Occupational Therapists (COT), the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), the Society & College of Radiographers (SCoR), the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SCP) are pleased to provide a response to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety’s consultation, ‘Proposals for Health and Social Care Reform’ (18 February 2008). http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=27751 Download COT consultation response to Proposals for the Health and Social Care Reform Consultation
Improving Stroke Services in Northern Ireland - 15 07 08 March 2008 The consultation document sets out a number of proposals on the way forward for the provision of stroke services in Northern Ireland and views are being sought on Improving Stroke Services, which is designed to make improvements in the key areas of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Link to the consultation document: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=26878 Download COT consultation response to Improving Stroke Services in Northern Ireland
Housing Matters 06 07 36 The Northern Ireland Housing Executive Housing and Health Review September 2007 Review of the Health and Housing Strategy in light of the implications of the Review of Public Administration including the new HPSS structures and commissioning arrangements. Link to the consultation document: http://www.nihe.gov.uk/index/sp_home/strategies/independent_living-2/housing_and_health-2/approach-3.htm Download COT consultation response to Housing Matters 06 07 36
Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability (Northern Ireland): A Comprehensive Legislative Framework – 18 06-07 April 2007 The Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability (Northern Ireland) consists of a number of interlinked reviews under one overarching title, and comprises policy, services and legislation.Link to the website: http://www.rmhldni.gov.uk/ Download COT consultation response to Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability (Northern Ireland)
Promoting the Social Inclusion of People with a Mental Health Problem or a Learning Disability - 16 06-07 The Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability (Northern Ireland) March 2007 The purpose of this document is to identify the reasons why people with mental health problems of a learning disability are often excluded from the kind of everyday life that others take for granted and to make recommendations that will improve their inclusion in society. Link to the website: http://www.rmhldni.gov.uk/index/published-reports.htm Download COT consultation response to Promoting the Social Inclusion of People with a Mental Health Problem or a Learning Disability
Draft Health and Personal Social Services (Reform) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 – 11 06-07 April 2007 Joint consultation response from the College of Occupational Therapists, the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the Society & College of Radiographers, the British Dietetic Association and the Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists. In November 2005 Ministers announced decisions on the reform of Health and Social care structures. This draft Reform Order creates the legislative framework for the new health and social care organisations. Link to the consultation website: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=21957 Download joint consultation response to Draft Health and Personal Social Services (Reform) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
Regional Cancer Framework: A Cancer Control Programme for Northern Ireland – 20 06-07 February 2007 The Cancer Control Programme sets out recommendations and actions for the further strengthening of cancer services and the setting of standards for the delivery of these services.Link to the consultation website: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=20738 Download COT consultation response to Regional Cancer Framework: A Cancer Control Programme for Northern Ireland
The Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability (Northen Ireland) December 2005 The College of Occupational Therapists (COT) is pleased to provide a response to The Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability (Northern Ireland) on the consultation document. ‘A Vision of a Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Service’. The College of Occupational Therapists welcomes this report and the recognition of the unique, key role of Occupational Therapists in CAMH services. http://www.rmhldni.gov.uk/cmah_report.asp Download COT response to The Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability (Northen Ireland) For further information contact: Kate Lesslar Policy Officer – Northern Ireland Kate.Lesslar@cot.co.uk
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