Occupational Therapy in Housing Building on Firm Foundations

This book provides practitioners with the foundations onto which they can build their own
understanding and practice within housing.
It is based on two fundamental principles: the importance of homes becoming enabling
environments, and promoting user-centred services. The authors argues that occupational
therapists working in the distinct context of housing require additional background knowledge
and professional skills to those used within healthcare settings.
 Explores a broad range of theory bases and developing practice within the area
of occupational therapy in housing
 Presents a vast array of knowledge, research and experience
 Written by occupational therapists working as practitioners, educators and
managers, alongside academics in the social policy and disability issues