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…
Guest Article: What needs to be considered when it comes to specifying accessible ramps for clients
Nadege Schiltz from Secret Access Sharing some invaluable insight into access ramps and what needs to be considered when making them working in a client’s…
Guest Article: Carers Rights Day – Understanding what support is available and how to seek it
Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare According to Carers UK, there are an estimated seven million unpaid carers in the UK, which is…
Guest Article: Why the bathroom is key to maintaining independence in the home
According to the Department for Communities and Local Government almost two million households in England have one or more people with a long-term limiting illness…
Guest Article: Investing in the future of healthcare
Having access to the latest healthcare equipment and technology plays a crucial part in providing effective patient care. However, many hospitals can struggle to afford…
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…
Guest Article: Updates to the International Best Practice Guidelines BPG1 Transportation of People Seated in Wheelchairs
In this piece, Dr Barend ter Haar, Director of BES Healthcare, discusses some of the key, need-to-know points relating to the updated BPG1 guidelines for…
Guest Article: Telehealth to gain stride in the remote healthcare space – The top three trends to look out for
MDBox Deepu Bhat, Content Specialist at Fortune Business Insights With telehealth products and services expanding rapidly, from wearable monitoring devices to online video calls with…
Guest Article: How the UK can overcome the barriers blocking participation in disability sport
Credit: Carine06 Paralympic world-record holder Hannah Cockroft blames rising expectations and a lack of early opportunities for the “alarming” decline in disability sport participation. Speaking…