OPINION: Health and care organisations say social care funding reforms do not go far enough
Following the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) recent announcement about reforming the NHS and social care in an effort to tackle COVID-19 backlogs…
Top 9 assistive tech innovations to see at Naidex 2021
Independent living event Naidex is returning to the NEC in Birmingham this year on 15th-16th September. The exhibition showcases the latest assistive technologies available and…
UK-wide 1.25 percent Health and Social Care Levy announced as part of crucial reforms
The UK Government has announced a record £36 billion investment to reform the NHS and social care in a bid to tackle COVID-19 backlogs and…
Industry and academia collaborate to enhance patient care through provision of assistive tech
Prism Healthcare Mackworth Shower Chair An exciting new collaboration between the University of Huddersfield and Prism Healthcare will see industry and academia working together to…
DHSC announces extra £5.4bn for NHS to help tackle backlogs and deliver patient treatments
The NHS will receive an extra £ billion over the next six months to support its response to COVID-19 and help tackle waiting lists, the…
Almost three-quarters of OTs unable to provide vital therapy for children and young people
70 per cent of occupational therapists (OTs) are not currently able to provide adequate occupational therapy that children and young people need, a survey carried…
Key recommendations from APPGAT’s report on using assistive tech to help disabled people get work
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology (APPGAT) has published a report, which makes a series of recommendations on how assistive technology can be used…
Clinical trial shows rehab device increases amount of arm exercises stroke patients do without therapist supervision
A rehabilitation device can increase the amount of arm exercises stroke patients do without professional supervision, according to a new study. Over five million people…
Tissue viability clinicians to learn more about the BHTA at upcoming conference
David Beavis, Chair of the British Healthcare Trades Association’s (BHTA) Beds & Support Surfaces Section, will give tissue viability specialists insight into the association at…
CASE STUDY: Complex cycle adaptation enables man with reduced mobility to enjoy an active life
Adaptive cycling specialist Quest recently completed delivery of one of its most complex recumbent cycles to date – a specially adapted ICE Adventure STEPS. Quest…