CASE STUDY: Seven-year-old girl overcomes disability to finish virtual charity run
A seven-year-old girl with cerebral palsy has raised £600 for charity by completing a virtual run using equipment provided by postural support specialist Jiraffe. Wren…
Latest free Abacus Academy CPD webinar to focus on bathing and sleep
To coincide with World Sleep Day, Abacus and The OT Service will be hosting a free Abacus Academy CPD webinar for occupational therapists entitled: ‘Bathing…
VIDEO: Hands-free accessible Nike trainers launch for disabled people
Footwear giant Nike has launched the GO FlyEase trainers – a pair of accessible, hands-free shoes for disabled people. Boasting a contemporary design and clever…
“Disappointing” budget fails to mention funding for disabled people and social care
Key figures from national disability charity Leonard Cheshire, Age UK and the Care and Support Alliance have expressed their dismay at the lack of support…
BUDGET 2021: Key measures announced in this year’s spending and tax plans
Yesterday (3 March), Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the 2021 Budget to Parliament, outlining the key spending and tax plans to aid in the UK’s economic…
£635m COVID support funding to be allocated to Welsh NHS and councils
Wales’ public services will receive a cash boost of more than £682 million to support their COVID efforts over the coming months, the Welsh Government…
ADASS says that upcoming budget must meet the needs of people needing care and support
Rishi Sunak - UK Parliament official portraits 2017 Social care leaders say that Chancellor Rishi Sunak must use the upcoming 2021 Budget, which is due…
Live healthcare summit to explore turning innovations into services that benefit patients
A virtual event is set to bring together Scottish and UK Government leaders in a bid to identify the healthcare innovation priorities of tomorrow. Entitled…
£513m is spent by NHS on first-year treatment costs for over-55s living in poor housing
A new investigation commissioned by the Centre for Ageing Better, as part of the Good Home Inquiry, has revealed the damaging impact of homes in…
CASE STUDY: Assistive tech helps 10-year-old football fan find new lease of independence
As a football fanatic, 10-year-old Mikey Poulli from London didn't allow his sight loss to prevent him from enjoying – and playing – the game…