Supportive and safe patient handling device to turn heads at The OT Show
Showcasing to attending occupational therapists why its latest product ensures minimal effort on the part of the carer, Joerns Healthcare, a manufacturer and national service…
RCOT outlines new Research and Development Strategy for occupational therapy in the UK
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched the Research and Development Strategy 2019-2024, setting out its vision for the direction of occupational therapy…
Independent Living Centre rises from the ashes to showcase modern housing adaptations
Opened by an occupational therapist with over 40 years’ experience of working with disabled people, a new Independent Living Centre in East Anglia will showcase…
wheelAIR hires new OT to research overheating amongst wheelchair users and expand its clinical expertise
Healthcare start-up wheelAIR has introduced Susie Turnbull as its new wheelchair clinical educator, who will use her knowledge and expertise to research the issue of…
New Abacus assisted bathing seminar to be presented by Adam Ferry OT at Kidz North
Working alongside Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, Adam Ferry, respected Occupational Therapist, will be delivering a brand new CPD-accredited bathing seminar at Kidz to Adultz North.…
The OT’s Perspective: What should we all be bearing in mind when it comes to moving and handling?
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence As it is Occupational Therapy Week this week, which recognises the fantastic work of occupational therapists across the UK, this article…
Height-adjustable worktop and cupboard systems help Nadir cook up a storm in the kitchen
Since suffering a spinal cord injury at the age of 16 which left him permanently disabled, Nadir from Worthing, Sussex, has been unable to properly…
OT, HIA and DFG adaptations service winners unveiled at first National Healthy Housing Awards
Inspirational organisations and individuals have been honoured at the inaugural National Healthy Housing Awards. Organised by Foundations, the national body for home improvement agencies (HIAs),…
Respected international therapist to present latest patient mobilisation techniques to healthcare professionals at NBE 2019
Based in Sweden, highly experienced Etac Occupational Therapist (OT) Kristin Törnkvist will illustrate the latest patient mobilisation solutions at the National Back Exchange (NBE). NBE…
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…