Guest Blog: How technology can support people with dementia and reduce pressure off carers
Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, two out of every three people believe there is little or no…
Things to check when specifying height-adjustable wash basins
Choosing the appropriate wash basin for disabled children and adults, as well as wheelchair users, is not necessarily straightforward and there are lots of different…
Guest Article: Innovative sensory garden project for dementia clients
Member of the garden group at work in the sensory garden Anastasia Barnes, OT Anastasia Barnes, a senior occupational therapist at the Emerald Centre in…
Guest Blog: No relief for disabled tourists
Neil Heslop OBE, Chief Executive of Leonard Cheshire Following on from recent research from Leonard Cheshire and Disability Horizons that revealed a shocking lack of…
What needs to be considered when it comes to designing accessible kitchens?
Ropox's Peter Davies For elderly and disabled people, having an accessible living space is crucial, both for the physical and psychological benefits. It allows individuals…
Guest Article: Pharmacists in the care home
UK Government implements MOCH programme According to a recent report, care home residents account for around 250,000 emergency hospital admissions each year. However, it’s estimated…
AskSARA answers who is using national prevention tool, and why
Janet Seward, Partnerships Manager at DLF, is a former chartered marketer who now leads the commercial projects at DLF, the national information, advice and training…
Is the Amazon and NHS partnership really a positive development?
In a recent announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care, it was revealed that Amazon is partnering with the NHS to allow people…
Pioneering occupational performance
An OT Q&A regarding the technologically advanced TGA WHILL Model C powerchair Ailsa Reston has been a qualified OT since 1986 and is co-owner of…
Dementia and Hydration
The OT Service’s Kate Sheehan Repose Furniture & The OT Service’s Kate Sheehan have written an article highlighting the importance of keeping people with dementia…