In most parts of the country there are regional meetings held on a regular basis which can be an invaluable and enjoyable opportunity to meet other Occupational Therapists working within the same field as yourself.
The United Kingdom is split into regions. Each local representative to your area will be able to advise you of any forthcoming events, meetings or study days. You can get in touch with the regional representative by contacting Able Types, telephone 01865 244114.
Review: COTSS Housing Year 2006-07 (128KB 
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North West
Gill Owen - John
Ann Davies (Deputy)
Wales
Vacant
Midlands
Carole Waldron
London & South East
Helen Gay
Jacquel Runnals (Deputy)
Northern Ireland
Kathy Goodwin
Scotland
Marian McGregor
Care and Repair Conference Report, 25th April 2008 (70KB 
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Report on the consultation on the Housing Scotland Act:
Consultations/pdf/440708_The_Housing_Scotland_Act_consultation_response (59KB *)
North East and Yorkshire
Jane Grace
Southern
NB: This regional group has replaced the Wessex and Oxfordshire/ South West group
Peter Higgins (Joint Rep)
Karen Grose
Southern Region Study Day
Date: Thursday 2nd October 2008
Venue: Brownsword Hall, New Poundbury, Dorchester.
"Lifetime Homes, fact or fiction"
Follow this link for further details and booking information (59KB *)
SCOTLAND
Public Attitudes to Public Services (1/07)
Three research reports focusing on public attitudes to public services were published today.The research shows that improving people's health, cutting crime and strengthening the economy are perceived as the top three priorities for the Executive by the Scottish public. The reports form part of the Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) survey
Link: www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/01/03103803
Homepage: www.scotland.gov.uk
Wales
Wales Accord For Sharing Of Personal Information (1/07)
The Wales Accord for the Sharing of Personal Information (WASPI) - This recently published document is intended to enable service-providing and other organisations directly concerned with the well being of an individual to share information between them in a lawful and intelligent way.
Link:www.wales.nhs.uk/newsitem.cfm?contentid=5942
Homepage: www.wales.nhs.uk
If your region has a vacancy and you would like to set one up then please contact us and we will give you all the support you need. Alternatively, if you wish to join a region with a current and active group then please liase with Able Types. All new members are very welcome and will find the group a fantastic opportunity to discuss hot issues/ topics, networking, support and liaison.
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