Coming Home from Hospital: A Family's Guide to Discharge Planning
8 August 2026 • 5 min read
A practical family guide to hospital discharge planning - what to check before someone comes home, and how occupational therapy can help.
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Practical, plain-English guides on occupational therapy home visits, adaptations, equipment and independent living - written by the Mobile Occupational Therapist team.
Disabled Facilities Grant: What You Get and How to Apply
6 August 2026 • 6 min read
What the Disabled Facilities Grant is, how the application process works, and why an occupational therapist assessment sits at its centre.
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Vocational Rehabilitation: Getting Back to Work After Illness or Injury
3 August 2026 • 5 min read
How occupational therapy supports a safe, realistic return to work after illness or injury - from workplace assessments to phased return plans.
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Hand Therapy at Home: Recovering Hand and Wrist Function
31 July 2026 • 6 min read
How hand therapy supports recovery after injury or surgery, and the practical, everyday principles behind it - explained in plain English.
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Sensory Impairment: What It Means and How OTs Help
28 July 2026 • 5 min read
What sensory impairment actually means - vision, hearing and processing changes - and the practical ways occupational therapy can help at home.
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How to choose a private occupational therapist in the UK
28 July 2026 • 5 min read
HCPC registration, scope of practice, pricing and fit - a practical checklist for choosing a private occupational therapist for a home visit in the UK.
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Assistive Technology at Home: From Simple Gadgets to Smart Homes
25 July 2026 • 5 min read
From pill reminders to voice-activated lights - a practical guide to assistive technology that genuinely helps with daily life at home.
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Zimmer Frames, Walking Sticks and Rollators Compared
23 July 2026 • 9 min read
Choosing between a walking stick, a Zimmer frame and a rollator - what each one suits, how to get one, and why correct height matters more than which type you pick.
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Kitchen Aids and Meal-Time Independence
20 July 2026 • 7 min read
Jar openers, perching stools, lightweight pans and safer layouts - practical kitchen aids that help keep cooking manageable and independent.
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Chairs for the Elderly: Choosing One You Can Get Out Of
14 July 2026 • 5 min read
Riser recliners, seat height and pressure relief - a practical, OT-informed guide to choosing a chair that genuinely supports how you sit, stand and rest.
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What Happens in an Occupational Therapy Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide
11 July 2026 • 4 min read
A clear, step-by-step guide to what a private occupational therapy assessment involves, from the first conversation to the recommendations you get afterwards.
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Occupational Therapy Home Visit Checklist (UK)
9 July 2026 • 5 min read
A practical, print-friendly checklist for what to have ready before your occupational therapy home visit - and what to expect on the day.
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