Realising the right to rehabilitation—commentary on 'reablement, rehabilitation, recovery: everyone's business'.

The article focuses on the importance of rehabilitation as a fundamental right and core component of comprehensive geriatric assessment and integrated care for older people. It discusses a May 2024 report by the British Geriatrics Society titled *Reablement, Rehabilitation, Recovery: Everyone's Business*, which outlines 12 key actions for health and care systems to ensure effective, personalized, and accessible rehabilitation across all settings. The report emphasizes collaborative leadership, workforce development, and community partnerships to overcome barriers such as ageism and resource limitations, advocating for rehabilitation tailored to individual needs and inclusive of those with cognitive or sensory impairments. It also highlights the need for greater investment in reablement and early intervention to prevent disability and reduce long-term care demand, calling for ongoing research to address evidence gaps and improve service quality globally.