How environmental and assistive solutions support people with Crohn’s, IBS and Diverticulitis.
An online webinar with a focus on digestive conditions for Occupational Therapists and other professionals covering ‘Crohn’s, IBS & Diverticulitis: how environmental and assistive solutions can enable function’. Provided and hosted by Closomat with experts from The Occupational Therapy Service.
Learning objectives
- Explain how Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Diverticulitis affect functional performance, including fatigue, urgency, pain, and the need for efficient toileting and hygiene.
- Assess the bathroom environment for barriers that may increase stress, risk and effort for clients managing chronic bowel conditions.
- Evaluate suitable environmental modifications and assistive technologies, including automated toileting solutions, to support hygiene, energy conservation and self-management.
- Integrate personalised recommendations into care plans, ensuring interventions align with clinical needs, lifestyle demands and long-term condition management.
Our webinar presenter
Lucy Leonard
Occupational Therapist & Clinical Director
Lucy has over 25 years’ occupational therapy experience across health and social care, including more than 20 years in statutory services and 10 years in the independent sector. She specialises in neurological, orthopaedic and polytrauma rehabilitation. As Clinical Director, Lucy leads clinical governance, supports the associate network, oversees key partnerships and provides strategic leadership across occupational therapy projects nationwide.
