Northern Ireland policy and public affairs update
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Together for Families Submission
What’s happening:
We submitted a briefing to the Department of Health highlighting the role occupational therapists can play within the Together for Families programme and calling for investment in dedicated occupational therapy posts as part of its implementation.
Why this matters to you:
Together for Families will shape how early intervention and family support services are delivered across Northern Ireland. This is an important opportunity to ensure occupational therapists are recognised for their expertise in supporting participation, emotional regulation, family resilience and preventing needs from escalating.
What we’re doing:
Drawing on member expertise, we developed a briefing that sets out the value of occupational therapy in family support and preventative services, and advocates for occupational therapists to be embedded within Together for Families and Edge of Care pathways across all Trusts.
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