Practical, plain-English guides on occupational therapy home visits, adaptations, equipment and independent living - written by the Mobile Occupational Therapist team.
18 October 2026 • 11 min read
Physios help your body move better. Occupational therapists help you get on with everyday life. Here is how to tell which one you need, and when you need both.
Read more →18 October 2026 • 12 min read
A plain guide for parents to Ayres Sensory Integration: what happens in sessions, how it differs from a sensory diet, what the research shows and what to ask a provider.
Read more →18 October 2026 • 13 min read
How to check the HCPC register for an occupational therapist in a couple of minutes, what registration actually tells you, and what it leaves out.
Read more →18 October 2026 • 14 min read
Stepping over a bath rim to stand on a wet, curved surface is one of the riskiest things many people do each day. Here is how to make a shower over the bath safer.
Read more →18 October 2026 • 13 min read
A practical guide for qualified OTs going self-employed: registration, insurance, HMRC, data protection, fees, choosing a niche, referrals and staying safe.
Read more →17 October 2026 • 12 min read
Misophonia means certain everyday sounds, like chewing or breathing, set off anger, disgust or panic. What it is, what helps at home and work, and when to get help.
Read more →17 October 2026 • 12 min read
Thinking of becoming an occupational therapist without giving up your wage? Here is how degree apprenticeships work in England, who they suit and how to find one.
Read more →17 October 2026 • 13 min read
Sensory play for babies does not need classes or kit. Simple, safe ideas by age, the safety rules that matter, and when to talk to your health visitor.
Read more →17 October 2026 • 12 min read
How occupational therapist pay works in the UK: NHS Agenda for Change bands, council and private roles, and how to work out a sustainable rate if you go independent.
Read more →17 October 2026 • 14 min read
A comfort height toilet is a taller pan that sits closer to chair height. Here is who it helps, who it does not suit, the cheaper alternatives and what to check before you buy.
Read more →17 October 2026 • 12 min read
The routes into occupational therapy in the UK, from degrees and pre-registration MSc courses to apprenticeships, plus HCPC registration, funding, placements and careers.
Read more →16 October 2026 • 13 min read
A plain guide for parents to ME/CFS in children: how it is diagnosed, avoiding boom and bust, a gentle home routine, and getting school support in writing.
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