Free toolbox released for healthcare professionals on early identification of increased risk of pressure ulcers
A new resource has been released by the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Advisory Board aimed at care providers on identifying pressure ulcer risk to be able…
New guide released for commissioning and strategic leads on strength and balance markers to prevent falls
A new guide from Public Health England and the National Falls Prevention Coordination Group member organisations has been published, helping commissioning and strategic leads prevent…
Quick guide released to help allied health professions enhance the health of care home residents
The NHS has launched a new guide aimed at allied health professionals on how they can support and improve the health and well-being of residents…
New guide launched to help OTs make decisions on provision of specialist equipment in care homes
Providing occupational therapists (OTs) with “clear-cut” guidance on the assessment and provision of specialist equipment in care homes, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)…
RCOT brings “fresh new approach” to addressing minor and major housing adaptation delays
Helping to combat the issue of both minor and major housing adaptation delays, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has outlined a new framework…
US healthcare company announces exciting launch of digital occupational therapy platform
eWellness Healthcare's Phzio platform California-based telehealth company eWellness Healthcare has unveiled that it will develop and launch a digital occupational therapy platform by the end…
Free and essential clinical seating handbook resource launched for OTs and healthcare professionals
Seating Matters, an established manufacturer of a range of clinical, therapeutic seating products, has published the fifth edition of The Clinician’s Seating Handbook and is…
New resource guide for OTs, local authorities and care providers highlights the importance of bathrooms in maintaining independence
Thousands of people with a long-term limiting illness or disability could lose their independence in the home, despite the availability of life-changing adaptations and products…
Seating specialist and occupational therapy service come together to launch posture guide
Repose Furniture, a specialist in bespoke seating solutions, has launched a new posture guide that has been developed in association with The OT Service. The…
Government releases new guide about what PIP means for carers
A new guide, released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), explains how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) affects carers. PIP began replacing the Disability…