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Title Activity Provision - Benchmarking Good Practice in Care Homes
Settings Residence for Older People
MHP Steps Follow Up | Needs Analysis
URL http://cot.org.uk/
Country of Origin United Kingdom
Languages English
Tool Description Evidence shows that providing a range of activities within care homes can improve residents’ quality of life. As the number of older people increases, and growing numbers reside in care homes, the challenge becomes even more urgent. The provision of meaningful activity at a level appropriate to the individual’s abilities and needs is a complex business. This publication will assist in meeting this challenge. It outlines and describes ‘good’ activity provision within care homes for older people.
Application in the Field General use in one country
Tool mainly used in United Kingdom
Stage of Development Recently produced(2-3 years)
Evaluation and Research No information found
Beneficiary Involvement in Design No reference to active participation
Evaluation No
Available Formats Soft Copy
Free Yes
Restrictions on Use No
Tool Focus Organisation
Tool Type Guidelines Codes of Practice
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  1. Activity Provision - Benchmarking Good Practice in Care Homes - 466 KB
Contact Details
Contact Name Ian Philp
Organisation Name The College of Occupational Therapists
Email i.philp@sheffield.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0) 114 271 5928
Address 106–114 Borough High Street Southwark, London SE1 1LB
Country United Kingdom