DLF and Promoting Independence launch winter webinars on major housing adaptations
Ropox accessible kitchen The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is working with specialist events company Promoting Independence to deliver a series of four one-hour webinars focussing…
RCOT and CSP join partners in lobbying to protect vital rehab services
A number of leading health and social care organisations are calling on the UK Government to protect staff working in rehabilitation services from redeployment as…
Charities and housing organisations call on public to back proposals for more accessible homes
With just a week left until the government’s consultation on accessibility standards for new homes closes, the HoME coalition is calling on the public to…
Naidex Virtual pushed back as it ‘looks to start 2021 off right’
Following the announcement of a new virtual offshoot of the popular Naidex independent living exhibition, event organisers have decided to push Naidex Virtual back to…
Researchers to assess effectiveness of new support resources for dementia carers
An online training and support resource developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for family and friends supporting people living with dementia is to be…
95% of disabled people think local authorities are not doing enough to tackle Blue Badge abuse
Disabled Motoring UK (DMUK) has published the results of its annual Baywatch Campaign, which sheds light on disabled parking abuse in the UK. According to…
NHS launches 40 ‘long COVID’ clinics to tackle long-term debilitating symptoms
The NHS will launch a network of more than 40 ‘long COVID’ specialist clinics within weeks to help thousands of patients suffering debilitating effects of…
CASE STUDY: Quest supports Thomas as he aims for para-athletics glory
16-year-old Thomas Talbot from Lincolnshire has cerebral palsy; he has been using equipment from Quest, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of therapy, rehabilitation and…
Online CPD educational resource for HCPs involved in provision of assisted bathing
Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions will be launching its new online Abacus Academy educational resource for healthcare professionals working in the assisted bathing arena, with CPD-accredited…
CSP welcomes regular Covid tests for NHS staff and urges all members to agree to testing
Credit: The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has welcomed the announcement by NHS England confirming that asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will be…