Practical, plain-English guides on occupational therapy home visits, adaptations, equipment and independent living - written by the Mobile Occupational Therapist team.
31 October 2026 • 14 min read
Polymyalgia rheumatica makes mornings slow and painful. A plain guide to steroids, easier dressing, getting up, pacing and the warning signs not to ignore.
Read more →31 October 2026 • 14 min read
Cheap messy play ideas and sensory bins for babies to school age, the safety rules that matter, and gentle ways to help a child who hates getting their hands dirty.
Read more →31 October 2026 • 14 min read
Autistic burnout is deep, long-lasting exhaustion that can strip away skills and make everyday life feel impossible. Here is how to recognise it, what helps recovery and how to protect your energy.
Read more →30 October 2026 • 13 min read
A bed cradle lifts the duvet and sheets off painful feet and legs. Who it helps, the main types, how to fit one safely and how to keep warm underneath.
Read more →30 October 2026 • 14 min read
Vertigo and dizziness are common and often settle, but falls are the real danger while they last. How to get checked, and how to stay safe at home meanwhile.
Read more →30 October 2026 • 12 min read
How non-slip matting keeps plates, boards and paper still, how to cut and clean it, who it helps, and the separate safety rules for bath mats and rug grippers.
Read more →30 October 2026 • 4 min read
Explore neurological occupational therapy in Wrexham, covering assessments, tailored plans, and support for individuals with neurological conditions to enhance independence.
Read more →30 October 2026 • 14 min read
A practical guide to everyday life with a prosthetic leg at home: putting it on, skin care, showering without it, night-time safety, stairs, driving, work and the warning signs to act on.
Read more →30 October 2026 • 13 min read
Struggling to hold cards, needles or a paintbrush? A plain guide to playing card holders and simple hobby aids that help you adapt rather than give up.
Read more →30 October 2026 • 14 min read
What guide dogs, hearing dogs, autism assistance dogs and others actually do, how to apply through accredited charities, and how to tell if a dog would fit your life.
Read more →29 October 2026 • 14 min read
If holding a book has become hard work, a book holder or reading stand can take the weight. Here is how to choose one, set it up and turn pages more easily.
Read more →29 October 2026 • 15 min read
The sling holds the person, not the hoist. How hoist sling types and sizing work, the checks to do before every lift, and what to do if someone feels unsafe.
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