Practical, plain-English guides on occupational therapy home visits, adaptations, equipment and independent living - written by the Mobile Occupational Therapist team.
13 October 2026 • 12 min read
Renting from the council, a housing association or a private landlord and need rails, a level-access shower or a stairlift? Here is who pays, how to ask and what to do if the answer is no.
Read more →12 October 2026 • 16 min read
Why some children find everyday noise painful or overwhelming, how to use ear defenders well, and practical ways to help at home, at school and out and about.
Read more →12 October 2026 • 12 min read
If your home is making your health or disability worse, you may be able to get medical priority for rehousing. Here is how it works and what evidence actually helps.
Read more →12 October 2026 • 13 min read
If your child hates labels, socks, hair washing and hugs, they may be over-sensitive to touch. Here is what tactile defensiveness is and what genuinely helps at home.
Read more →12 October 2026 • 3 min read
Finding the right private occupational therapist in Cheshire West means checking relevant qualifications, matching expertise to specific needs, and knowing what to ask in your initial consultation.
Read more →12 October 2026 • 12 min read
If your home has extra space or features a disabled person needs, your council tax can be charged one band lower. Here is who qualifies, how to apply and what evidence helps.
Read more →12 October 2026 • 3 min read
Explore how occupational therapy addresses sensory needs in Staffordshire Moorlands, focusing on assessments and tailored support for children to enhance participation and independence.
Read more →12 October 2026 • 14 min read
A gentle, practical guide to end of life and palliative care at home: who coordinates it, the equipment that helps, funding, and support for the people caring.
Read more →12 October 2026 • 13 min read
Common back pain usually settles faster if you keep moving. Here is how to manage housework, lifting, desk work and sleep without making it worse.
Read more →12 October 2026 • 13 min read
Your employer has referred you to occupational health. Here is what it is, what happens at the appointment, what the report can share and how to prepare.
Read more →11 October 2026 • 12 min read
A practical plan for a rheumatoid arthritis flare at home: who to ring, how to rest and move, easier meals and chores, and the warning signs that are not just a flare.
Read more →11 October 2026 • 12 min read
Worried someone has stopped looking after themselves or their home? What self-neglect is, why it happens, their right to choose, and how to get help.
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