Seating supplier Recliners set to benefit from expert clinical input with new OT collaboration
Stuart Barrow, prominent OT and owner of private OT practice Promoting Independence, is working with…
Healthcare product design bags top graduate award and paid placement with Stannah
Having sponsored the New Designers exhibition for its second consecutive year with its Joseph Stannah…
The OT’s Perspective: Breaking Taboos
Traditional colostomy bags are being reimagined as designers such as Brunel University graduate Stephanie Monty…
The OT’s Perspective: Young people and the Disabled Facilities Grant
I’ve written before about the role that manufacturers and retailers can play in helping young…
The OT’s Perspective: The questions you must ask before specifying a powerchair…
Powerchairs are a great “bridge” for some clients who can’t use a self-propelled chair but…
The OT’s Perspective: What should we all be bearing in mind when it comes to moving and handling?
First up, you’ve probably heard the terms ‘moving and handling’ bandied around quite a lot…
The OT’s Perspective: When walking aids are no longer suitable
What happens when walking aids aren’t enough? Stuart Barrow shares an occupational therapist’s perspective. About…
The OT’s Perspective: How to assess clients for beds, mattresses and pressure care
Sleep is HUGELY important, and on a daily basis, thousands of occupational therapists will be…
The OT’s Perspective: The five steps to engaging successfully with OT’s at events
For many manufacturers and retailers in the mobility industry, engaging and forging relationships with occupational…
The OT’s Perspective: What to consider when it comes to access at home and the public arena
When it comes to helping people with disabilities get around, the world has changed A…