Reclaim Mobility

24/11/2025

We pride ourselves in being professional, friendly and knowledgeable so it's great to hear our clients' think we are too!

19/11/2025

As the winter weather sets in, it’s important for older adults and disabled people to stay safe, warm, and confident at home and in the community. ❄️🧤

Here are a few key tips:

💡Make sure you have a lamp nearby because when that afternoon darkness sets in, it becomes suddenly difficult to walk about the home without a light on.
👟Choose footwear with good grip when walking outside
⏰Take your time—shorter days and slippery surfaces can affect visibility and balance. The paths are riskier, so don't rush!
🍂Ask for help with errands if paths are icy / slippery leaves etc.
👚Layer clothing to stay warm without restricting movement.
☕Keep a blanket and warm drink nearby to help maintain body temperature. Carers / loved ones can make a flask to keep nearby (if safe to do so) and then can top up with warm fluids and keep your hands warm at the same time!
🧤Ensure you have winter items ready as it's bitter cold out there! Gloves, hat and a scarf are needed at the moment.
🌨️Check the weather forecast and don't go out if you're worried about conditions or ask for a lift/help if you have an essential appointment.
📱Make sure someone knows your plans if you’re going out in poor weather and take a (charged) mobile with you

10/11/2025

Autumn can be such a lovely time of the year for beautiful, woodland walks but that's not always an accessible option for everyone.
So autumn, can feel damp, cold and dark as the winter nights set in.

What can you do to look after your wellbeing?
- Make the most of the dry days - if your mobility is limited and that wet ground covered in leaves worry you, then keep an eye on that weather forecast and try and get out on the better days!
- To help our sleep, daylight (not lightbulbs) is the best thing for our circadian rhythms, so even if you just stand by the back door for a few minutes or step outside your back door, this is good for you!
-Layer up to keep warm - as it starts to get colder, we need to keep warm but if the heating costs concern you, then hot water bottles, blankets, warm slippers (if you are at risk of falls, then getting slipper advice may be helpful) and hot drinks can help also.
-Don't allow yourself to get socially isolate this winter - these months can feel more challenging for our mental health so booking in dates to see friends and family can give us things to look forward to and keep us socially active. Day centres, church/village hall clubs can be really useful in this time of year so we don't get lonely!

*Remember this is generic advice and we always recommend tailored therapy assessments and advice for your specific needs and goals.

06/11/2025

✅Occupational therapy helps people stay well for longer and avoid crises – especially when occupational therapists are involved early.
🦾Occupational therapists bring unique skills that have the greatest impact when used early and in the right way.
‍🦽 Occupational therapists help avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, support recovery from hospital to home and reduce the need for long-term care – saving money across health and social care.
‍🦯 Occupational therapists help ease pressure on health, social care and special education
services.
💚Occupational therapists help reduce health inequalities and improve sustainability.
👍We want to shift the focus from crisis-driven care to prevention-focused approaches.
✅ Occupational therapists must be embedded in the places where people live, work and seek support.
🦾Occupational therapy must be central to the future of health, education and social care – supporting UK-wide plans to shift care into communities and take a more preventive approach.

05/11/2025

We love this review as it really shows that we are doing what we believe we do best, meeting the entirety of someone's therapy needs!

Not only do we have great, experienced specialist physiotherapists but if you need to a different professional to guide you about something that isn't quite their remit, the physio's can refer to another member of our team who can help instead!

With Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Counsellor/Clinical Psychologist and Rehabilitation Assistants, we really are a 'one stop shop'!

30/10/2025

Here are some scarily 😱 shocking facts about living in our later years 😢

In England, about 2 million older people aged 65+ are estimated to have some unmet need for care

For those aged 75-84, 62% say a long-term condition or illness reduces their ability to carry out day-to-day activities; for those 85+, it’s 77%.

For older people aged 65+, around 22% of men and 28% of women are affected by depression.

Around 68% of people aged over 80 live with two or more long-term health conditions.

27/10/2025

🎃 Respectful Trick-or-Treating Reminder so as not to scare vulnerable people👻

Halloween is a time for fun, laughter, and a few harmless scares — but not everyone enjoys spooky surprises.

Please remember that some older or vulnerable neighbours may find loud knocks, unexpected visitors, or scary costumes distressing.

A few simple ways to keep it kind:
🕯️ Visit only homes with decorations or lights on — they’re inviting trick-or-treaters!
🔕 Avoid ringing or knocking repeatedly if there’s no answer.
🧙‍♀️ Keep costumes friendly for little ones and neighbours who may be easily startled.
💬 Remind children to say “thank you” and be polite — it makes a big difference.
❤️ If you know an older neighbour living alone, check in before or after Halloween to make sure they feel comfortable and included.
💡Consider going in daylight hours so it’s not as intimidating

Let’s make this Halloween fun for everyone — spooky, not scary. 🎃✨

20/10/2025

Having extensive experience working in the NHS, we know how vital the services are to our health and well-being.

However, some of our client's come to us as they tell us it's not meeting their rehabilitation and therapy needs.

We are always happy to help!

17/10/2025

Here at Reclaim Mobility, we have chosen Headway Essex as our charity of the year.

Headway Essex provide such amazing support and advice to those with a brain injury as well as their loved ones.

If you have any ideas on how we can raise money or want to help us in doing so then get in touch with our team.

Headway Essex

See comments for link to their website!

10/10/2025

World mental health day 2025

World Mental Health Day reminds us to pause and reflect on our emotional wellbeing. Poor mental health can impact on our physical health, our relationships and how we feel about ourselves.

The 5 C’s of Mental Health can help to improve our emotional wellbeing.

Connection
Social connection helps you to feel less alone

Communication
Tell people how you are feeling. It sounds simple, doesn’t it!

Compassion
Be kind to others, but remember to also be kind to yourself!

Coping
Healthy coping strategies such as exercise, journalling, listening to music can all help with life’s challenges.

Confidence
Have faith in your ability to cope with challenges. Feel confident in asking for support.

See the full tips in our recent blog on our website: see comments for link

And find the world mental health day info also in comments

08/10/2025

08/10/2025

Sleep is so important to our overall health and well-being!!

Most of us are not getting good enough sleep and there’s a lot of reasons potentially why!

Further info to come, look for an upcoming blog about sleep and further tips on here.

In the meantime, why not comment with your brief questions ⬇️😴💤🛌