Cumbria County Council appoints new contractor for service and repair of specialised equipment
Sumed International (UK), a supplier of medical equipment, has been appointed as contractor for Cumbria County Council for the service and repair of specialised equipment.…
Bespoke assistive tech donation helps disabled young people connect with loved ones
Children’s charity Lifelites has donated brand-new assistive technology worth thousands of pounds for disabled young people with complex or incurable conditions using the services of…
Report sets out 12 recommendations for NHS and local authorities to work together effectively
Digital innovation can help facilitate the reforms outlined in the recently published whitepaper by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), according to a…
Physiotherapists and OTs create online guide for people recovering from COVID
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Clinical Commissioning Group (NHSGGC) has published a new guide for residents on managing symptoms associated with COVID-19. Created by the…
Guest article: Why isolation and loneliness are ignored epidemics among older adults
Isolation and loneliness are the ignored epidemics ravaging the lives of older adults, particularly among those with diminishing health and mobility issues, but technology can help…
EXCLUSIVE: NHS will not abolish competition and tendering of services, BHTA highlights
Sarah Lepak, Head of Policy and Compliance at the BHTA Following the recent publication of a government whitepaper, which set out how NHS and local…
AI glove set to improve hand grip for millions with muscle weakness
A robotic glove based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology could soon be helping millions of people recover muscle grip in their hands after securing support…
People aged 65 to 69 and clinically vulnerable individuals invited for COVID vaccine
NHS England is inviting those aged 65 to 69 and clinically vulnerable people to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the country’s fight against coronavirus. With…
Telehealth service that helps people take their medicines shortlisted for national award
Paman, a remote and COVID-secure telehealth service which ensures people take their medicines correctly, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Created by The…
ADASS and Healthwatch welcome push towards integration in government whitepaper
The Department of Health and Social Care's legislative proposals for a Health and Care Bill Following the publication of the UK Government’s whitepaper about NHS…