CCG merger in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes set to improve health outcomes
On 1st April 2021, a single Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) responsible for the planning and provision of NHS funded healthcare for almost 1 million people…
CASE STUDY: Three-in-one standing frame helps youngster with cerebral palsy in lockdowns
Ashton ‘AJ’ McPhee Ashton ‘AJ’ McPhee, who was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and his mum Kerry have shared their story of keeping spirits high…
Experienced prosthetics and orthotics leaders appointed Chair and Vice Chair of BHTA Sections
John O’Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Ability Matters Group The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has confirmed that John O’Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Ability…
Guest article: Working together to improve health and social care for all
David Griffiths, Managing Director at Medequip The government has recently published a paper setting out legislative proposals for a Health and Care Bill, which focuses…
Policy paper outlines reforms to the public health system with focus on prevention
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a new policy paper detailing how the UK’s public health system will be transformed, taking…
Pioneering telecare solution provides two-way speech, locatability and fall detection
Connected care and health solutions provider Tunstall Healthcare has launched a new product, Tunstall GO, which provides two-way speech, fall detection and locatability. Developed by…
Amazon Alexa launches ‘Call RNIB helpline’ to make information more accessible
Dr Amit Patel, a disability rights campaigner and motivational speaker, using the new Amazon Alexa feature Today, Amazon is launching the ‘Call RNIB helpline’ Alexa…
Study shows semi-autonomous eye-controlled powerchair is safe for domestic use
Italian researchers have created a safe and efficient semi-autonomous wheelchair that moves according to users’ eye movements called RoboEYE, which could enable people with severe…
Face-to-face PIP assessments set to restart in May
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed plans to begin reintroducing face-to-face assessments for health and disability benefits, including for Personal Independence Payment…
Advice for procurement teams on how to specify the right assistive tech products
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest global assistive technology guide contains information for procurement teams on how to choose the right products to meet users’…