“Ground-breaking” powerchairs prove popular amongst OTs at dedicated event
Precision Rehab has reported a successful OT Show having used the event to launch two “ground-breaking” new powerchair models. Matthew James, Director of Precision Rehab,…
CPD manual handling seminars and assistive product showcase impress at OT Show
Etac R82 has reported OT Show success after delivering CPD-accredited manual handling seminars and showcasing its largest ever assistive equipment portfolio to attending occupational therapists…
Theraposture delivers popular CPD education and award-winning beds to healthcare professionals at The OT Show
An award-winning specialist in adjustable beds, chairs and care cots, Theraposture has successfully presented its latest product innovations and CPD education at the 2019 OT…
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…
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…
RCOT highlights fantastic work of OTs with new campaign for Occupational Therapy Week
During this year’s Occupational Therapy Week, which runs from the 4th-10th November, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a new campaign to…
New framework launched to support OTs working in social care
A new practical resource from RCOT and Skills for Care, the ‘Learning and development framework for occupational therapists: New or returning to social care’, has…
Healthcare professionals at the OT Show invited to see Theraposture’s latest turning bed and adjustable bed innovations
At the 2019 Occupational Therapy Show, Theraposture, supported by Occupational Therapist Shaun Masters, will be presenting the new Rotoflex 235 Plus Mk2 turning bed alongside…
New OT-led guidance to help healthcare professionals assess and specify the right equipment for clients
To help professionals involved in the provision of toilet adaptation equipment efficiently assess and specify the most appropriate solution, Closomat has commissioned an occupational therapy-led…
New research shows animal-assisted therapy can help spinal cord injury patients during rehabilitation
Researchers from across the pond at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have found that animal-assisted therapy can help patients with spinal cord injury…