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…
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…
The OT’s Perspective: Time to recline?
Copyright: Promoting Independence Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence How do you know which chairs are right for your clients? Ask an occupational therapist… Chairs, they’re pretty…
The OT’s Perspective: Sensory Loss – A brief overview
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence As occupational therapists, we help a lot of different people in a lot of different ways. But one of the things…
Carers UK calls for better carer employment rights including 5-10 days paid care leave
National charity Carers UK has highlighted the need for better carer employment rights across the UK with its latest research, in partnership with YouGov, with…
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…