Practical, plain-English guides on occupational therapy home visits, adaptations, equipment and independent living - written by the Mobile Occupational Therapist team.
5 October 2026 • 12 min read
Hemiplegia means weakness or paralysis down one side of the body. Here is what it means day to day, and practical ways to dress, wash, eat and move more safely at home.
Read more →5 October 2026 • 14 min read
Can't reach your toenails, or worried about cutting a parent's? Here is how to do it safely, which tools help, and when a podiatrist should take over.
Read more →5 October 2026 • 14 min read
Practical, tried-and-tested ways to make eating, drinking, writing, dressing and cooking easier when you live with essential tremor or another hand tremor.
Read more →5 October 2026 • 3 min read
Discover what to expect from a home occupational therapy visit in Cheshire West, from initial conversations to detailed assessments, and tailored recommendations for enhancing daily living.
Read more →5 October 2026 • 11 min read
When most children manage a knife and fork, the skills underneath, how to teach cutting step by step, and when a struggle is worth an occupational therapy assessment.
Read more →5 October 2026 • 4 min read
Explore the essentials of paediatric occupational therapy in Staffordshire Moorlands and discover how Georgie Leeson supports children in leading independent and fulfilling lives.
Read more →5 October 2026 • 13 min read
Adapted cutlery, plate guards and two-handled cups explained in plain English: what each one does, who it helps and how to try it before you spend money.
Read more →5 October 2026 • 14 min read
If your child can't sit still at school, the answer is rarely to stop the movement. Planned movement breaks, better seating and a quiet fidget tool can help them concentrate.
Read more →4 October 2026 • 13 min read
Why people with dementia stop eating or drinking properly, what actually helps at the table, and which signs mean you need the GP or a speech and language therapist.
Read more →4 October 2026 • 13 min read
When a child hates clothes, seams, labels and waistbands can feel unbearable. Practical, brand-free ways to make clothing, school uniform and dressing easier.
Read more →4 October 2026 • 15 min read
Practical, room-by-room ways to make washing, dressing, cooking, shopping and stairs less breathless when you live with COPD, and when to get urgent help.
Read more →4 October 2026 • 13 min read
A frank guide for OTs considering medico-legal work: care and needs reports, your duty to the court, training, insurance and building solicitor referrals.
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