Practical, plain-English guides on occupational therapy home visits, adaptations, equipment and independent living - written by the Mobile Occupational Therapist team.
1 September 2026 • 6 min read
What home-based neurological rehabilitation involves after brain injury, stroke or with a progressive condition, and why specialist experience matters most in the months after hospital discharge.
Read more →1 September 2026 • 8 min read
A plain-English guide to key safes - how they work, where to fit one so it is both secure and useful, who should know the code, and how to manage it safely.
Read more →31 August 2026 • 3 min read
Explore what happens during a home visit from an occupational therapist in Cheshire East, from initial contact to assessments and tailored recommendations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding for first-time clients.
Read more →31 August 2026 • 9 min read
Mobile, ceiling track, standing aid and bath hoists explained - and why no hoist should ever be bought or used without an assessment and proper training.
Read more →29 August 2026 • 8 min read
Check for injury before you move, then a calm step-by-step technique - roll to your side, get onto hands and knees, crawl to a sturdy chair and rise - plus when to stay put and call 999.
Read more →29 August 2026 • 8 min read
Attendance Allowance is decided on how you manage everyday tasks, not on your diagnosis - and the claim form is really a structured description of daily living difficulty, which is exactly what occupational therapists assess.
Read more →29 August 2026 • 8 min read
What actually makes a wet room accessible - level thresholds, drainage falls, non-slip flooring, seats and rails - plus small-bathroom layouts, the council funding route, and honest words about cost.
Read more →27 August 2026 • 6 min read
Practical thinking on staying independent in Derbyshire - safer ways in and out of older homes, keeping your place in village life, and planning ahead with a long-term condition.
Read more →27 August 2026 • 6 min read
How to choose a private occupational therapist in Derbyshire - checking the HCPC register, matching real skills to your situation, and the questions worth asking before you book.
Read more →27 August 2026 • 6 min read
A home occupational therapy visit is not a test, a sales pitch or a service reserved for the very elderly - here is what actually happens in a Derbyshire home.
Read more →26 August 2026 • 6 min read
London housing was not built with later life in mind - how older Londoners can keep their homes, their high streets and their routines with small, well-chosen changes.
Read more →26 August 2026 • 6 min read
London has the busiest private therapy market in the UK, which makes choosing harder, not easier - how to check registration, compare prices and pick the right occupational therapist.
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