Guest article: Carers Week 2020 – Making Caring Visible
In this article for Carers Week 2020, Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of connected care and health solutions provider Tunstall Healthcare, discusses the role of…
Guest article: How embracing assistive technology will be pivotal for care homes in the future
Gavin Bashar UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare An ageing population and funding challenges have placed social care providers under pressure. Staffing shortages, lack of…
Let’s get it clear: It’s been ‘Crash Tested’! So what?
You may see in a manufacturer’s literature that their product has been ‘Crash Tested’. It is important to understand there is no one crash test,…
Guest article: Rising challenges call for healthcare tech-solutions to lead through uncharted territory
Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare Whilst the nation is continuing to support the NHS by staying home to stay safe, the Government…
Let’s get it clear: Myth – Pressure mapping is only used to compare cushions
By Dr Barend ter Haar Pressure mapping is a technology that has been in use for more than 30 years and over that time, the…
Let’s get it clear: 24-hour positioning – where do we stand?
Varyflex in use with tray We know the importance of correct positioning whilst seated. People spend a lot of time lying down, so over time,…
Assessing toilet needs: An OT’s insights
Robin Tuffley, Marketing Manager for Closomat The content for the original core document by Closomat – ‘Occupational Analysis: Activity analysis of toileting’ – was developed…
Guest Article: How hearing loss increases loneliness and social isolation
Group Head of Audiology at THCP Melanie Gregory When experiencing hearing loss, social situations can quickly switch from being enjoyable to daunting, as research collated…
Time to prioritise a trusted formula?
Clare Barber is a training services development Manager at the DLF. A qualified OT she specialises in equipment provision and is leading the development of…
Guest Article: What will the digital future of healthcare look like?
Almost every aspect of modern life has been radically reshaped by technology and healthcare is no exception. Technology is continually opening up new possibilities for…