Closomat

26/11/2025

We’re having an absolutely brilliant first day at the OT Show. The conversations, the energy, the questions – OTs, you’re bringing it all and we’re loving every minute.

If you haven’t swung by yet, come and join us on Stand C-40 — we’ve got live demos of the Palma Vita wash & dry toilet happening throughout the day, plus plenty of chances to chat through real assessment challenges, toileting needs, and all the ‘OT realities’ you deal with every day.

Whether you want to:
- See our marketing-leading wash & dry toilet in action
- Explore clinical reasoning around toileting
- Ask about shower chair compatibility, assessments or adaptations
- Or just enjoy a friendly, informative chat

…we’re here and would love to tell you about all the other ways we can support you in your practice.

Come say hi — Day one isn’t over just yet!

26/11/2025

We’re live at the OT Show, diving into the nitty-gritty of toileting — because when it comes to this topic, the details REALLY matter, even the slightly awkward ones.

If you want to sharpen your assessment skills, boost your confidence discussing intimate hygiene, and get to the bottom of what clients are really struggling with, come and see us on stand C-40.

In addition to the experts on our stand, we also have Emma Taylor from the Occupational Therapy Service talking openly (and brilliantly) at 12.40pm, in the Showcase Theatre.

Emma will be discussing:
- How to have frank but sensitive conversations about wiping, hygiene and sensation
- How to uncover the barriers the client is experiencing through effective activity analysis
- Preparing clients for the sensation of a wash & dry toilet — including those with dementia, learning disabilities or sensory challenges
- Language, strategies and real-world examples you can use immediately.

It’s honest, it’s practical and it’s exactly the conversation we need to be having.

Don’t miss it.

26/11/2025

OTs — come and say hi! We’re here at the OT Show at the NEC, ready and waiting… and we’ve brought our market-leading Palma Vita wash & dry toilet with us for full demos.

If you’ve always wanted to see how it works (or ask us all those questions!), this is your chance.

Find us on stand C-40. We can’t wait to meet you.

25/11/2025

When clients say they’re “having trouble using the toilet,” getting to the bottom (pun intended) of what’s really going on isn’t always straightforward.

We’re off to the OT Show at the NEC, Birmingham, for the next couple of days, where we will be opening up those frank (and sometimes awkward) conversations about:

- How to sensitively explore which part of the toileting process is breaking down
- Using the right language to help clients talk about wiping, hygiene and intimate care
- How to prepare someone for the sensation of a wash & dry toilet — especially those with dementia, learning disabilities or sensory sensitivities
- Turning tricky conversations into clear, confident activity analysis

Because when we understand the detail, we can recommend the right solution, and transform dignity, independence and daily function.

If you’re attending, we’d love to chat. You’ll find us on stand C-40

Let’s talk openly, and honestly, all in the name of better outcomes.

24/11/2025

Designing for people with Cerebral Palsy is about understanding how the built environment shapes independence, safety and wellbeing.

Here are five key design considerations to make spaces more accessible and empowering
for individuals with CP:
1. Safe and dignified physical access
2. Environments that support independence
3. Freedom to make choices and act independently
4. Reduced carer reliance through intuitive design
5. Improved health and emotional wellbeing

Explore these further by reading our latest blog: https://hubs.li/Q03V1m6X0

Accessibility goes beyond ramps and mobility aids, it’s enabling participation in meaningful activities across self-care, work, education and leisure.

21/11/2025

We’re heading to the OT Show 2025, 26–27 November, NEC Birmingham.

The OT Show brings together industry-leading suppliers, expert speakers, hands-on learning, and all the latest innovations designed to enhance independence and improve lives.

And we are thrilled to be part of it.

Come and visit us on stand C-40 to explore how our wash/dry toilets and adapted bathroom solutions can transform client outcomes, strengthen best-practice recommendations, and support you in delivering truly person-centred care.

Whether you're looking for practical solutions, clinical guidance, or simply want to see the technology in action, we’re ready to chat, demo, and help you find exactly what you need.

Image shows: Closomat team member sharing some goodie bags with some stand visitors.

19/11/2025

This World Toilet Day, we’re celebrating the professionals who help make independence in the bathroom possible, for thousands of people across the UK.

From our engineers, installers, and advisors through to support staff and the Occupational Therapists that champion dignity through design – thank you to you all.

We will continue to work hard to ensure that people of all abilities can use the toilet safely, comfortably, and independently.



Video shows: Closomat employees and other professionals performing their daily tasks. .

17/11/2025

Check out our latest blog. Read it here > https://hubs.li/Q03SHWVS0

The post explores how thoughtful built-environment design can make a real difference for people with Cerebral Palsy — helping reduce reliance on carers, prevent secondary health issues, and boost psychosocial wellbeing.

This second blog in our Cerebral Palsy and the Built Environment series explores how accessibility transforms daily life and where Occupational Therapists

14/11/2025

Around 1 in every 400 babies born in the UK is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP). That’s thousands of children every year whose independence and interaction with the world can be transformed through thoughtful adaptations and design choices.

Join our upcoming webinar to explore how OTs can support children and adults with CP through inclusive design and everyday adaptations.

Cerebral Palsy and the built environment: A reflection on accessibility:
● Tuesday 18th November at 4:00pm
● Thursday 20th November at 11:00am
● Monday 1st December at 2:00pm

Register today at https://hubs.li/Q03Rh_DQ0

12/11/2025

Join our upcoming webinar to explore how OTs can support children and adults with CP through inclusive design and everyday adaptations.

Cerebral Palsy and the built environment: A reflection on accessibility:
● Tuesday 18th November at 4:00pm
● Thursday 20th November at 11:00am
● Monday 1st December at 2:00pm

Every year, around 1,700–1,800 children in the UK are newly diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.

Early understanding and intervention make all the difference and OTs play a vital role in helping children build confidence, movement and independence from early childhood into adulthood.

Register today at https://hubs.li/Q03RhN3H0

10/11/2025

There are around 160,000 people living with Cerebral Palsy in the UK: 130,000 adults, 30,000 children

This lifelong condition deserves lifelong support, from accessible homes and workplaces to adaptable community spaces.

Join our upcoming webinar to explore how OTs can support children and adults with CP through inclusive design and everyday adaptations.

Cerebral Palsy and the built environment: A reflection on accessibility:
● Tuesday 18th November at 4:00pm
● Thursday 20th November at 11:00am
● Monday 1st December at 2:00pm

Register today at https://hubs.li/Q03RhPP40

07/11/2025

Join us on our upcoming webinar to dive deeper into the different types of Cerebral Palsy and how understanding these distinctions can help us create more inclusive built environments that support independence from childhood to adulthood.

Cerebral Palsy and the built environment: A reflection on accessibility:

Dates:
● Tuesday 18th November at 4:00pm
● Thursday 20th November at 11:00am
● Monday 1st December at 2:00pm
Register today at https://hubs.ly/Q03RhbTs0

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