The OT’s Perspective: Will you still be relevant in 2025?
I can scarcely believe it, but we’re now well into 2020, which feels dangerously futuristic. And before we know it, 2025 will be here, then…
The OT’s Perspective: Should clients consider a homelift?
As the popularity of home lifts increases rapidly, Stuart Barrow looks at what retailers need to think about when their customers are considering them… In…
The OT’s Perspective: Can your client use the DFG for a home lift?
If you’re not familiar with the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), then here’s what you need to know: A DFG is there to pay for essential…
New webinar programme launched for OTs to provide valuable assistive technology training
A programme of online training webinars for occupational therapists has been released by Promoting Independence to provide the latest advice and insights for various equipment.…
OTAC postpones three events amid coronavirus crisis but creates new online OT community
The Occupational Therapy Adaptations Conference (OTAC) has postponed three of its events in response to the COVID-19 outbreak but has introduced new online channels for…
The OT’s Perspective: Try before you buy
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence With assistive technology more advanced than ever, healthcare professionals and their clients have an incredible amount of choice. But how do…
The OT’s Perspective: Young people and the Disabled Facilities Grant
I’ve written before about the role that manufacturers and retailers can play in helping young people with disabilities, but this month I want to talk…
The OT’s Perspective: Breaking Taboos
Traditional colostomy bags are being reimagined as designers such as Brunel University graduate Stephanie Monty create more attractive alternatives, making the subject less taboo How…
The OT’s Perspective: How retailers and manufacturers can use OTs to improve products and serve their audience
As you know, I’m an occupational therapist, with a specific interest in adaptations. And over the years, as well as working with housing associations, local…
The OT’s Perspective: What’s the occasion?
An Occupational Therapist’s perspective on helping clients choose the right wheelchairs for occasional use… I’ve written extensively about walking aids in the past and I’m…