Closomat supports the launch of RCOT’s Building Health into Homes report at the House of Lords.
Today, Closomat is proud to support the launch of Building Health into Homes, a landmark new report from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), unveiled at a House of Lords reception hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Care for Older People.
Developed through a programme led by RCOT and Foundations, the report explores the critical relationship between housing and health, providing evidence-based recommendations to help shape future housing policy and practice.
As principal sponsor, Closomat provided funding to support the development and publication of the report, reflecting our long-standing commitment to promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing through accessible home design.
Why this report matters
The homes we live in influence almost every aspect of our health and wellbeing. Yet housing is too often considered separately from health and care policy.
Building Health into Homes brings together compelling evidence demonstrating why healthier homes must become a national priority. It also highlights the essential role occupational therapists play in creating environments that enable people to live safely, independently and with dignity.
The report marks the first major milestone in a wider programme that will deliver practical resources and toolkits to help strategic leaders, operational managers and practitioners embed housing more effectively across health, housing and social care services.
Supporting independent living
For more than 60 years, Closomat has worked alongside occupational therapists, local authorities, housing providers and healthcare professionals to support independent living through specialist accessible bathroom solutions.
Speaking at today’s launch, Stephen Edwards, Director of Marketing at Closomat, said:
At Closomat, we’ve long believed that the homes we live in have a profound impact on our health, independence and quality of life, yet housing is too often considered separately from health and care policy.
We’re proud to support Building Health into Homes because it brings together evidence that demonstrates why healthier homes must become a national priority. Importantly, it also highlights the critical role occupational therapists play in helping create environments that enable people to live safely, independently and with dignity.
Download the report
We encourage occupational therapists, housing professionals, local authorities and healthcare leaders to read the report and join the conversation about creating healthier homes for all.
