Poll shows health and housing among top concerns for later life as nearly 70 organisations commit to promoting healthy ageing
A new YouGov poll, commissioned by the Centre for Ageing Better and Independent Age, of more than 2,000 people aged 40-60 in the UK has…
New wheelchair tie-down retractor with extended strap length launched in response to user feedback
Wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) products specialist Koller has launched its new i-ON high-capacity electrical wheelchair tie-down retractor. Designed with user safety in mind, the new…
Drive offers range of medical equipment to ease NHS winter pressures and reduce high bed occupancy levels
Drive's Apollo Dynamic Mattress System Helping the NHS tackle high bed occupancy levels during the colder winter months, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (DDH) can offer a…
G360 total accessible bathroom solutions for care homes, hospitals and rehabilitation facilities attract interest at The Care Show
Gainsborough Specialist Bathrooms has experienced a successful Care Show with several major healthcare providers expressing interest in its new G360 accessible bathroom and wet room…
Free online guide released to support first-time unpaid carers at the start of their caring journey
A new guide has been published by NRS Healthcare that aims to provide first-time unpaid carers with valuable advice, guidance and information. Called ‘First-Time Family…
Disabled people falling out of employment at “alarming” rates, says national disability charity
Leonard Cheshire is calling for the UK Government to introduce new measures that will ensure previous commitments to tackle the employment gap between disabled and…
London care home receives coveted award for end of life care
The Royal Star & Garter Care Home in Surbiton, London, has received recognition for the quality of its end of life care. It has been…
GDI Hub welcomes first intake of students on first-of-its-kind Disability Design and Innovation Masters
The Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub has welcomed its first group of students, who have joined the Hub’s ground-breaking new Masters course in Disability, Design…
WHO launches innovative interactive app to help improve care for older people
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a package of tools, including a new digital application to help health and social workers provide better care…
Shocking new disability hate crime statistics revealed
More than 5,000 disability hate crimes were reported to police in 2018/19, yet few cases result in prosecution, figures obtained by disability charity Leonard Cheshire…