New Trusted Assessor appointed to serve healthcare and consumer clients
Shaun Masters, Trusted Assessor at Theraposture Theraposture, a specialist in adjustable beds, chairs and care cots, has announced Occupational Therapist Shaun Masters will join its…
The OT’s Perspective: How we can help enable children, young people and families
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence Paediatric occupational therapy is hugely important, and when OTs and manufacturers work from the same page, they can change lives, writes…
The OT’s Perspective: Dressing without stressing
How to help your clients to dress in a way that allows them to live independently and have a sense of identity. Stuart Barrow, Promoting…
The OT’s Perspective: Powerchairs – The key things you need to consider
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence If you recall, a couple of months ago I wrote about mobility scooters and some of the key questions that we…
The OT’s Perspective: What the heck is AAC?!
Stuart Barrow looks at how Augmentative and Alternative Communication can change lives for the better and how to interact with customers who may have communication…
The OT’s Perspective: Are you sitting comfortably?
What retailers need to know about providing furniture for people with disabilities and those that require homecare… Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence As an Occupational Therapist,…
The OT’s Perspective: What to consider when it comes to access at home and the public arena
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence When it comes to helping people with disabilities get around, the world has changed A LOT in the last few years.…
The OT’s Perspective: What we look for when recommending walking aids
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence Identifying the correct walking aid for a client is one of the most important things that an OT can do, so…
The OT’s Perspective: Stairlifts vs Through floor lifts
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence Four things to consider before recommending a Through Floor Lift As an OT, one of the most important things I can…
Seating symposium to highlight the importance of specialist seating provision for hospital settings
A talk about seating and microclimate, and how assessing an individual’s needs can help develop new fabrics in the future, will be delivered by Seating…