How long does a recliner last? Why our chairs are built to endure

How to choose the best living room chair for good posture

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What is a self-propelled wheelchair? Benefits and uses

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From an early age, Emma has always used her creativity to help others. From creating visual displays in St. Pilgrims Hospice charity shops during her Fine Art degree, to using social media to support sustainable initiatives, her focus has always been the same – to empower and uplift.

Her career has taken her through the worlds of fashion, skincare, and even speciality coffee, but the common thread throughout has always been helping people live happier lives.

Now working at Oak Tree Mobility as a Copywriter, Emma brings her passion for words and creative sensibility to help make a difference to those who need it most.

Copywriter at Oak Tree Mobility

Copywriter

Emma Leyland

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Our fondest summer holiday memories

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How often should you replace your mattress?

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Prior to joining the Oak Tree team, Amy worked as a freelance journalist and copywriter, covering health, culture and workplace communication. She has a strong interest in accessibility and in how our built environment shapes wellbeing and social inclusion.

Outside of work, she volunteers as a researcher for a global project that evaluates cities on their commitment to happiness and quality of life. The same thinking shapes her work at Oak Tree Mobility – where good design is measured not just by appearance, but by how it supports people’s dignity and independence.

As Oak Tree’s copywriter, she tells the stories behind accessible furniture – writing blogs and emails that focus on comfort and the everyday freedoms that make a home feel like your own.

Amy Smith

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Latex vs memory foam mattress: What’s better for back pain?

How to be comfortable sitting up in bed

Ashleigh&nbsp;has been writing since she was old enough to fall in love with books and reading. From being published in magazines, like&nbsp;Food &amp; Travel, to once launching her own travel website and brand, Ashleigh now brings her enthusiasm for wellness to Oak Tree Mobility.

After studying English Language and Communication with Publishing at Oxford Brookes, and many months travelling, Ashleigh started copywriting for cutting edge&nbsp;marketing&nbsp;agencies, such as <a href="https://strategiq.co/">StrategiQ</a>. 

She's always loved volunteering - it even took her to a jungle in Mexico, where Ashleigh spent 3 months working with a local school and health facility, supporting villages struck by natural&nbsp;disaster and building water filters.

Now, firmly rooted in a desk job, the goal is to deliver quality, expert-backed information to the people it can help the most.

Ashleigh is a copywriter passionate about health and lifestyle

Content Specialist

Ashleigh Gibson

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11 Essential bathroom aids for the elderly

How pets can help seniors with mobility issues

Mobility Aids: The key to unlocking independence in seniors

A guide to rebuilding confidence in seniors after a fall

The importance of checking blood pressure as you age

The best type of hospital bed for home use

The best reclining position for back pain relief

Choosing home mobility aids for independent living

3 Ways adjustable beds can help with arthritis

Leather vs Fabric rise & recline chairs: Which to choose?

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Benefits of a book stand for reading in bed

How to correctly use a rise and recline chair

10 Accessibility barriers in the home and how to overcome them

How to choose the right pillow for seniors

How to correctly use an adjustable bed

The best bed mattress for back pain

10 Signs support is required for independent living

Signs your bath lift needs replacing

Mobility aids for hidden disabilities

How digital accessibility still needs improving for the elderly

The benefits of adjustable dual motor beds

How to improve the wellbeing of seniors in winter

How to help someone with mobility issues

How to cope with raynaud’s this winter

How to care for an elderly person at home

The importance of normalising mobility aids for younger generations

How to measure for a rise and recliner chair

What tog duvet is best for winter?

Bathroom safety tips for the elderly

How to clean a bath lift

How to clean your recliner chair

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Kai Anders is a junior marketing executive, writing articles on interesting subjects relating to health, wellbeing and accessibility.

Kai, who holds a Fine Art degree from Arts University Bournemouth and has worked in the healthcare industry, combines his passion for art and design with critical thinking skills and his knowledge of the industry to create compelling content and build community on Oak Tree Mobility’s social media and email channels.

In his spare time, Kai is also a small business owner and passionate about ensuring his customers receive a positive experience, a value that translates into his creative endeavours with Oak Tree Mobility.

Kai Anders is a social media specialist, passionate about sharing information on topics relating to healthcare, mobility and accessibility.

Junior Marketing Executive

Kai Anders

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The benefits of taking a nap

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The importance of sleep in the elderly

How nutrition can help you sleep

Is sleeping with pets harmful to your health?

Best sleeping position for lower back pain

An interview with sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan

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Signs that you’re not getting enough sleep

Sleeping alone vs a partner: Which is better?

How to beat insomnia naturally

What mattress is best for me?

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Dr Nerina Ramlakhan is a neurophysiologist with a specialism in lifestyle interventions for the alleviation of mental disorders and sleep issues.

Sleep Expert

Dr Nerina Ramlakhan

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