Practical, plain-English guides on occupational therapy home visits, adaptations, equipment and independent living - written by the Mobile Occupational Therapist team.
16 October 2026 • 12 min read
Frailty means the body has less in reserve, so small illnesses can cause a big setback. It is not inevitable with age, and a lot can be done at home to help.
Read more →16 October 2026 • 11 min read
A plain guide for parents in England: what a parent carer needs assessment covers, how to ask your council for one, how to prepare and what support can follow.
Read more →16 October 2026 • 14 min read
A practical guide to multiple sclerosis daily living: managing MS fatigue, heat, bladder problems, brain fog, hands, falls, home adaptations and work.
Read more →16 October 2026 • 3 min read
Selecting the right occupational therapist in Wrexham involves verifying qualifications, aligning expertise with specific needs, and understanding service offerings to ensure the best support for daily living improvements.
Read more →16 October 2026 • 12 min read
Homework with ADHD is hard for reasons that have little to do with effort. Here is why, and what actually helps at home and at school.
Read more →16 October 2026 • 12 min read
Memory, concentration and planning often change after a stroke. Here is what is common, how it is assessed, practical ways to cope at home and when to get urgent help.
Read more →15 October 2026 • 13 min read
A dementia friendly garden does not need a big budget. Practical ideas for paths, seating, planting, safety and simple activities that help someone get outside every day.
Read more →15 October 2026 • 14 min read
Most children learn to undress long before they can dress. Here is what to expect at each stage, how to teach it without a daily battle, and when to get help.
Read more →15 October 2026 • 12 min read
When your child outgrows, slumps in or escapes a standard car seat, here is what a special needs car seat is, how to get assessed and who can help pay.
Read more →15 October 2026 • 13 min read
Stiff, tight muscles and spasms after a stroke, MS or brain injury: what sets them off, how to position in bed and chair, dressing tips and when to get help.
Read more →15 October 2026 • 13 min read
If your child climbs, wanders or has seizures at night, here is how to think about safety beds, sleep tents, low beds and room safety, and how to get them assessed and funded.
Read more →15 October 2026 • 14 min read
A parent's guide to sensory processing disorder in children: what it means, the signs by sense, what helps at home and school, and when an OT assessment is worth it.
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