Assisted bathing seminar receives high attendance and positive feedback from OTs at OTAC Chester
Adam Ferry’s latest assisted bathing seminar at OTAC Chester generated maximum attendance from fellow OTs A bathing seminar presented by Adam Ferry, Occupational Therapist (OT),…
The OT’s Perspective: The questions you must ask before specifying a powerchair…
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence Powerchairs are a great “bridge” for some clients who can’t use a self-propelled chair but don’t want to rely on being…
The OT’s Perspective: What should we all be bearing in mind when it comes to moving and handling?
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence First up, you’ve probably heard the terms ‘moving and handling’ bandied around quite a lot but even though we use these…
The OT’s Perspective: When walking aids are no longer suitable
What happens when walking aids aren’t enough? Stuart Barrow shares an occupational therapist’s perspective. Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence About a year ago, I wrote an…
Dementia specialist wins £1000 to create sensory garden for dementia clients
Anastasia Barnes, a senior occupational therapist at the Emerald Centre in Colchester, Essex, has won this year’s Cosyfeet OT Award. Anastasia Barnes The £1,000 award…
Healthcare professionals to benefit from diverse range of CPD educational seminars at OT Show
Etac R82 will be offering a range of practical CPD-accredited seminars to occupational therapists on its stand at the OT Show in November. All occupational…
‘Express’ CPD assisted bathing seminars to be held on Abacus stand at OT Show
Adam Ferry, OT and educational consultant for Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions Working in conjunction with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, respected Occupational Therapist Adam Ferry will…
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…
The OT’s Perspective: How to assess clients for beds, mattresses and pressure care
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence Sleep is HUGELY important, and on a daily basis, thousands of occupational therapists will be working with their clients to help…
The OT’s Perspective: The five steps to engaging successfully with OT’s at events
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence For many manufacturers and retailers in the mobility industry, engaging and forging relationships with occupational therapists is a must and often,…