White Papers

White Papers

Designed to support deeper understanding and confident decision‑making, whitepapers go beyond surface learning, offering OTs a structured resource they can return to when developing recommendations, justifying provision or supporting service users with complex needs.

Doctor examining an x-ray of the lungs
White Paper
11 mins read
Optimising Independence for Clients with COPD: Environmental Adaptations and Functional Strategies
How breathlessness affects everyday occupations, and the strategies that help people with COPD.
Man standing next to a toilet, holding his stomach in discomfort
White Paper
16 mins read
Environmental and assistive solutions for people with bowel conditions
How bowel conditions affect toileting, and the solutions that help people stay independent.
Young boy walking into a bathroom at home
White Paper
20 mins read
Autism: Guidance for Occupational Therapists
How sensory, motor and executive differences shape bathroom use for people with autism.
Older woman lying on the floor at home after a fall, with her walking stick beside her
White Paper
16 mins read
Falls: The Impact of the Environment
How the person, the task and the environment combine to cause falls in the bathroom.
Older person washing their hands under a tap
White Paper
9 mins read
Toileting: The Relevance of Ergonomics
Why toileting deserves more than a checklist, and how ergonomics supports independence.
Man in a wheelchair gardening at a raised planter
White Paper
12 mins read
Motor Neurone Disease and Toileting – Optimising Independence, Dignity and Choice
Planning toileting provision that maintains independence and dignity as MND progresses.
Carer smiling and talking with an older woman in a wheelchair
White Paper
7 mins read
Age-Related Decline: Is it Real and Does it Impact Toileting? Clinical Guidance for Occupational Therapists
How age-related decline affects toileting, and how the right environment helps.
Older man standing in a bathroom, holding his lower abdomen in discomfort
White Paper
5 mins read
Functional Implications of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Risk Management: An Occupational Therapy Perspective
The functional impact of UTIs on older adults, and how OTs can help reduce the risk.
Smiling man with cerebral palsy in a wheelchair
White Paper
4 mins read
Cerebral Palsy and accessibility. A guide for occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals
Accessible bathroom design for people with Cerebral Palsy, from physical access to dignity.
Older woman looking in a mirror at home
White Paper
31 mins read
Designing bathrooms for the older person. Guidance for occupational therapists
Bathroom design for older people, focusing on falls prevention, dementia and future-proofing.
Man in a wheelchair moving along a hallway at home
White Paper
9 mins read
Specification for moving and handling in a toilet environment. Guidance for occupational therapists
Specifying toilet equipment, from grab rails and toilet lifters to hoists and changing tables.
Happy child with colourful paint on her hands and fingers
White Paper
7 mins read
Considerations in the provision of toilet aids for children with disabilities. Guidance for occupational therapists
Toilet aids that help children with disabilities become more independent with toileting.
Visually impaired man with a white cane, sitting on a bench
White Paper
21 mins read
Bathroom design guidance for someone with a visual impairment. Guidance for occupational therapists
Bathroom design for people with a visual impairment, covering lighting, contrast and layout.
Plus-size person sitting on a step, tying their shoelaces
White Paper
8 mins read
Considerations in bariatric toileting provision. Guidance for occupational therapists
Specifying toileting equipment for bariatric clients that supports safety and dignity.
Accessible bathroom with a wash basin, grab rails and a level-access shower
White Paper
13 mins read
Considerations in the provision of bathroom design. Guidance for occupational therapists
Designing accessible bathrooms, from layout and showering to choosing fixtures and fittings.
Closomat Palma Vita wash and dry toilet in a bathroom
White Paper
12 mins read
Understanding and specifying wash and dry toilets. Guidance for occupational therapists
How wash and dry toilets work, and how to specify the right one for your client.
Closomat Palma Vita in a domestic bathroom
White Paper
9 mins read
Design guidance and considerations for a domestic accessible toilet. Guidance for occupational therapists
Designing accessible toilets in the home, from adaptations to Part M standards.