Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries

COTEC

COTEC was established in 1986 with the purpose of co-ordinating the views of the National Associations of Occupational Therapy in Europe.

Lobbying Activity

Response to Interim evaluation of the EU4Health Programme 2021-2027

7 Jan 2024

Please see enclosed the response from the Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries, COTEC
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Response to A comprehensive approach to mental health

14 Feb 2023

The Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries (COTEC) represents more than 200,000 Occupational Therapists in 33 European Countries. Occupational Therapists play an integral part in ensuring that citizens can lead a healthy and productive life, by empowering them and ensuring that their community is accessible and available to their needs. Please find our feedback on this consultation attached.
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Response to EU strategic Framework for Global Health

18 Sept 2022

Please find COTEC's response to the Public Consultation on the New EU Global Health Strategy Attached
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Response to Evaluation of the PES Network Decision

21 Nov 2017

Thankyou for asking for comments on this useful initiative. It seems to have been successful in sharing good practice across European countries. Our only issue would be the legacy and sustainability after 2020. We support any initiatives which promote and improve positive occupation/employment and combat the detrimental effect of occupational deprivation.
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