New guide launched to help OTs make decisions on provision of specialist equipment in care homes
Providing occupational therapists (OTs) with “clear-cut” guidance on the assessment and provision of specialist equipment in care homes, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)…
US healthcare company announces exciting launch of digital occupational therapy platform
eWellness Healthcare's Phzio platform California-based telehealth company eWellness Healthcare has unveiled that it will develop and launch a digital occupational therapy platform by the end…
Guest Blog: Top tips for inclusive web design
To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on the 16th of May 2019, which focuses on digital accessibility and inclusive design for all, Hilary Stephenson,…
Free and essential clinical seating handbook resource launched for OTs and healthcare professionals
Seating Matters, an established manufacturer of a range of clinical, therapeutic seating products, has published the fifth edition of The Clinician’s Seating Handbook and is…
New resource guide for OTs, local authorities and care providers highlights the importance of bathrooms in maintaining independence
Thousands of people with a long-term limiting illness or disability could lose their independence in the home, despite the availability of life-changing adaptations and products…
Seating specialist and occupational therapy service come together to launch posture guide
Repose Furniture, a specialist in bespoke seating solutions, has launched a new posture guide that has been developed in association with The OT Service. The…
Government releases new guide about what PIP means for carers
A new guide, released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), explains how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) affects carers. PIP began replacing the Disability…
EHRC launches new toolkit about provision and management of housing adaptations
Credit: Equalities and Human Rights Commission Credit: Equalities and Human Rights Commission The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), in partnership with Habinteg, has launched…
Educational videos aimed at healthcare professionals launched ahead of COPD month
A new set of advisory and educational healthcare videos aimed at helping healthcare professionals care with patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a condition…
Are accidents bound to happen?
Following on from recent ITV News coverage highlighting the issue of mobility scooter safety after two people were killed while riding in Derby, is enough…