Practical, plain-English guides on occupational therapy home visits, adaptations, equipment and independent living - written by the Mobile Occupational Therapist team.
9 October 2026 • 14 min read
Doll therapy can bring real comfort to some people living with dementia and none to others. What it is, what the evidence says, the ethical worries and how to offer a doll well.
Read more →9 October 2026 • 13 min read
How to use a button hook step by step, plus zip pullers, magnetic and hook-and-loop fastenings, elastic laces and clothing tricks for weak, stiff or one-handed grip.
Read more →9 October 2026 • 3 min read
Discover what to expect during a home occupational therapy visit in Wrexham, from the initial phone call to comprehensive room-by-room assessments and personalised recommendations.
Read more →9 October 2026 • 13 min read
What twiddle muffs and fidget blankets are, why they help some people with dementia, how to make or get one, and how to keep it safe and respectful.
Read more →9 October 2026 • 14 min read
A plain guide to grabber tools and reachers: who they help, which features matter, what they cannot do, and how to use one safely, including after a hip replacement.
Read more →8 October 2026 • 14 min read
A plain guide to social stories: what they are, who they help, and how to write one for your child step by step, with a worked haircut example.
Read more →8 October 2026 • 13 min read
A writing slope is a simple angled board that can make handwriting easier and more comfortable. Here is who it suits, how to set one up and what to try first.
Read more →8 October 2026 • 13 min read
Hip arthritis makes socks, low chairs, the car and the bath harder. Here is what NICE says helps, plus the equipment and simple techniques that make daily life easier.
Read more →8 October 2026 • 14 min read
A plain guide for parents and carers to making a now and next board and a visual timetable at home, introducing them well and coping with days that do not go to plan.
Read more →8 October 2026 • 12 min read
A gentle, safety-first guide to chair yoga and seated exercise for older people: the right chair, a simple routine, what to avoid and when to stop.
Read more →8 October 2026 • 14 min read
A wobble cushion helps some fidgety children settle at school or home and makes no difference for others. What it is, what the evidence shows, who it suits and how to try one properly.
Read more →7 October 2026 • 13 min read
Heels are one of the easiest places to get a pressure sore. Here is how heel protectors and pressure relief boots work, how to use them properly and how to get them.
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