Integrated Community Occupational Therapy (ICOT) Service

Both the Council and Homerton have a statutory obligation to deliver occupational therapy, for social care and health needs respectively. The Council contributes to Homerton's occupational therapy service so that a joined up service (Integrated Children's Occupational Therapy service) can be provided for those children requiring both health and social care occupational therapy. The service supports approximately 240 disabled children and young people to resolve and support issues within the home and community environment. Provision of an integrated service supports reduced "revolving door syndrome" i.e. just the one assessment for the service user.