Let’s get it clear: Requirements for belts and harnesses in seating
By Dr Barend ter Haar What are lap belts for? In wheelchairs, shower chairs, or other seating systems, some are designed for restraint in an…
Let’s get it clear: Using bad language
Lap belts - Restraint seat belt vs pelvic positioning belt Our language tells us a lot about how we see the world. Use the wrong…
Single-Handed Care Part Two: The winning formula
Deborah Harrison is the founder of A1 Risk Solutions, an independent organisation that specialises in moving andhandling, training, risk assessment and consultancy. Deborah started as…
The importance of assistive technology in feeding
Jade Godier is the company director of Made2Aid, a product advisory service, and the organiser of RISE Expo. Jade also offers consultancy for product and…
Let’s get it clear: Myth – Pressure mapping is only used to compare cushions
By Dr Barend ter Haar Pressure mapping is a technology that has been in use for more than 30 years and over that time, the…
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…
Let’s get it clear: 24-hour positioning – where do we stand?
Varyflex in use with tray We know the importance of correct positioning whilst seated. People spend a lot of time lying down, so over time,…
A conversation with Susie Turnbull, WheelAir Clinical Educator and OT
Susie Turnbull qualified as an occupational therapist in 2000, working in the NHS and also as an independent practitioner. Her area of expertise lies in…
EXCLUSIVE: The benefits of smart home technology
Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of provider of connected care and health solutions Tunstall Healthcare In this article, Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of Tunstall…
The science of seating and innovations in paediatric care
Padraig Finn joined Yorkshire Care Equipment in 2012. He took on a role as a seating assessor and has been using his background in physiotherapy…