Practical, plain-English guides on occupational therapy home visits, adaptations, equipment and independent living - written by the Mobile Occupational Therapist team.
21 September 2026 • 14 min read
How ceiling track hoists work, who they suit, and what to check before one goes in: the structure, funding, slings, training, servicing and power cuts.
Read more →21 September 2026 • 12 min read
A plain guide for parents in England: what an EHCP is, how to ask for an assessment yourself, the legal steps and timescales, and where an occupational therapy report fits.
Read more →21 September 2026 • 14 min read
Sarcopenia is muscle loss with age, but it is not the same for everyone. Practical ways to build strength, reduce falls and stay independent at home.
Read more →20 September 2026 • 12 min read
A hospital passport is a short document that tells hospital staff how to support someone with a learning disability, autism, dementia or communication needs. Here is how to write one that gets read.
Read more →20 September 2026 • 12 min read
Some children find a weighted blanket calming and some do not. An honest guide to what the evidence shows, the safety rules that matter and what to try instead.
Read more →20 September 2026 • 15 min read
The PIP mobility component is based on two activities: planning and following journeys, and moving around. This guide explains the descriptors in plain English and what evidence helps.
Read more →20 September 2026 • 14 min read
A wheelchair cushion does far more than soften the seat. How to choose the right type and size, set it up properly and use simple daily routines that protect skin.
Read more →20 September 2026 • 13 min read
Bendy joints are common in children and often harmless. When hypermobility brings pain, tiredness or handwriting trouble, these practical steps help at home and school.
Read more →20 September 2026 • 14 min read
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) can fund practical support for the extra costs of studying with a disability, long-term condition or SpLD. Here is what it covers, how to apply, and what the needs assessment involves.
Read more →20 September 2026 • 12 min read
Social prescribing links you with someone who has time to talk about what matters to you and help you find local groups, advice and support. Here is how to ask for it.
Read more →20 September 2026 • 15 min read
Starting reception is less about letters than toilets, coats and lunchboxes. A practical checklist of everyday skills, how to practise them and when to ask for help.
Read more →20 September 2026 • 15 min read
Ill health retirement lets you take your workplace pension early because your health stops you working. This guide explains the usual process, what evidence helps, and what to try first.
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