Practical, plain-English guides on occupational therapy home visits, adaptations, equipment and independent living - written by the Mobile Occupational Therapist team.
26 September 2026 • 12 min read
A key turner, lever handle or tap turner can make a weak or painful grip work again. What each aid does, who it suits, how to fit it and when to get help.
Read more →26 September 2026 • 14 min read
Extra care housing gives you your own front door with a care team on site. Here is how it differs from sheltered housing and care homes, and how to judge if it fits.
Read more →25 September 2026 • 14 min read
A home improvement agency can help you organise repairs and small adaptations so you can stay safe at home. This guide explains what they do, how to find yours, and how an OT can help.
Read more →25 September 2026 • 13 min read
Practical help for left-handed children: where to put the paper, how to hold the pencil, avoiding the hooked wrist, proper left-handed scissors and when to ask for advice.
Read more →25 September 2026 • 14 min read
Sheltered housing gives you your own front door with a scheme manager and an alarm in the background. Here is what it includes, what it does not, and what to check first.
Read more →25 September 2026 • 13 min read
Night time incontinence can wreck sleep and confidence. Start with a medical check, then use simple changes to make nights safer, drier and less exhausting.
Read more →25 September 2026 • 12 min read
Moving to secondary school is a big step for a child with dyspraxia (DCD). What tends to go wrong, what to practise over the summer and how to get support in place.
Read more →25 September 2026 • 3 min read
Discover how occupational therapy supports individuals with neurological conditions in Lancashire, focusing on comprehensive assessments, practical solutions, and enhancing daily independence.
Read more →25 September 2026 • 13 min read
A plain guide to transfer boards (sliding or banana boards): who they suit, the main types, how to set up a safe transfer, car transfers, and when it is time to stop.
Read more →25 September 2026 • 13 min read
Aphasia can make talking, understanding, reading or writing difficult after a stroke. These practical communication tips can reduce frustration and help you include your relative in everyday life.
Read more →25 September 2026 • 13 min read
Secondary school, puberty and growing independence can make sensory differences harder to hide. Here is what changes in the teenage years and what genuinely helps.
Read more →25 September 2026 • 14 min read
A plain guide for family carers on slide sheets: what they are, tubular versus flat, how they are used in bed, and the safety rules you must never skip.
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