Practical, plain-English guides on occupational therapy home visits, adaptations, equipment and independent living - written by the Mobile Occupational Therapist team.
22 September 2026 • 15 min read
Freezing in Parkinson's can feel like your feet are stuck to the floor, often at doorways or when turning. These cueing strategies and home tweaks can make it easier to get moving again and reduce falls risk.
Read more →22 September 2026 • 13 min read
A shower commode chair is a wheeled, waterproof chair with an opening in the seat. Here is who it suits, what to check and how to use one safely at home.
Read more →22 September 2026 • 14 min read
A finger or thumb that catches, clicks or locks is usually trigger finger. Here is what helps at home, what a doctor may offer and when to get it checked.
Read more →22 September 2026 • 15 min read
A GPS tracker for dementia or a door alarm can help you respond faster if someone leaves home and gets lost. This guide explains options, limits, consent, and what to do if they go missing.
Read more →21 September 2026 • 13 min read
Getting in and out of a car is mostly about technique. Here is the method that works, the swivel seats and car transfer aids worth knowing about, and how to stay safe.
Read more →21 September 2026 • 15 min read
Night-time tingling in your thumb and fingers? A plain guide to carpal tunnel splints, gentle exercises, everyday changes and when to see your GP.
Read more →21 September 2026 • 14 min read
A hydrocephalus shunt often lets you get back to normal daily life, but you do need to know the warning signs and plan for school, work and travel.
Read more →21 September 2026 • 11 min read
A wash and dry toilet cleans and dries you at the press of a button. Who it suits, seat versus full toilet, controls, fitting, funding and how to try one first.
Read more →21 September 2026 • 13 min read
Pain on the thumb side of the wrist that bites when you lift, grip or text is often de Quervain's tenosynovitis. Here is what aggravates it and what actually helps.
Read more →21 September 2026 • 3 min read
Discover how neurological occupational therapy can help people in Cheshire East achieve greater independence, with a look at what an assessment includes and the benefits to expect.
Read more →21 September 2026 • 15 min read
A plain English stroke recovery timeline for the first year, with what often happens after hospital, what can improve when, and how families can help day to day.
Read more →21 September 2026 • 4 min read
Selecting the right private occupational therapist in Staffordshire Moorlands involves checking credentials, aligning expertise with needs, and preparing well for initial consultations. Learn how to make informed decisions for effective therapy.
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