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…
COMMENT: Are today’s children and young adults at an increased risk of noise induced hearing loss?
Credit: Puro Sound Labs With the growing epidemic of younger people acquiring noise-induced hearing loss through spending lots of time listening to music, watching videos,…
Guest Article: How can we support the mental health of young carers?
Young Carers Awareness Day, which took place yesterday (30th January 2020), aims to raise awareness and bring recognition to children and young adults who become…
The OT’s Perspective: Try before you buy
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence With assistive technology more advanced than ever, healthcare professionals and their clients have an incredible amount of choice. But how do…
Bathing & toileting: Reducing costs and care intervention
In this article, Closomat's Robin Tuffley discusses how appropriate toileting technology can help reduce costs and care intervention, as well as reduce the number of…
Single-handed care Part One: The winning formula
Deborah Harrison is the founder of A1 Risk Solutions, an independent organisation that specialises in moving and handling, training, risk assessment and consultancy. Deborah started…
Parkinson’s and seating – What to consider when specifying a chair
Repose Furniture C-air Kate Sheehan, Director of The OT Service, is an occupational therapist specialising in environmental design and equipment provision. She is well respected…
Designing an accessible bathroom: The do’s and don’ts
There are many things that need to be considered when designing an accessible bathroom for elderly and disabled people due to it being one of…